Final preparations are underway as a local theatre company gets ready to stage a production of one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous musicals.
Community theatre company Tip Top Productions are set to bring the iconic West End and Broadway musical "Cats" to the Anthony Hopkins theatre at Theatr Clwyd from Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19th March at 7.30pm with a Matinee performance at 2.30pm.
Boasting a score featuring songs including Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats, Mr Mistoffelees and Memory, "Cats" is based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S.Eliot, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical remains one of the longest running West End and Broadway shows with the original production featuring star names including Elaine Paige and Brian Blessed. The production at Theatr Clwyd will be directed and choreographed for Tip Top by Rob Stevens, with musical direction by Tim Jones.
The show marks Tip Tops' return to staging full scale musicals post-covid following on from the success of "The Show Must Go On" and "Tip Top's Summer of Musicals", two musical compilation concerts staged at Theatr Clwyd last year under strict Covid restrictions.
Speaking about returning to Theatr Clwyd, Tip Top's Artistic Director Steve Davies said "We're thrilled to be able to return to Theatr Clwyd in March and delighted that the venue is maintaining such a great programme of productions whilst the huge refurbishment is taking place. "Cats" is lining up to be one of our fastest ever selling productions. It just shows how hungry people are to return to live theatre."
Previously based at The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester, Tip Top have also announced a new season of productions and social events which will be staged at various local venues throughout 2022 including "Calendar Girls The Musical" in July which sees the company take to the stage at Storyhouse in Chester for the very first time.
The show's production team are currently keen to hear from potential cast members with auditions due to be held at Christleton High School near Chester on Sunday 6th March from 10am. Full details of the auditions for "Calendar Girls The Musical" including how to register can be found at:
Other shows planned for 2022 include the stage version of classic BBC Comedy "Keeping Up Appearances" which features the social climbing Hyacinth Bucket (pronouced Bou-quet) played most memorably on TV by Dame Patricia Routledge. Social events include "Made From Scratch", a showcase for new writing and "Gender Bend", an open mic night with a gender twist.
Full details and booking information for "Cats" and the auditions for "Calendar Girls" can be found at:
The Smash Hit Musical "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber will be staged by Tip Top Productions at Theatr Clwyd in March.
Pictured - The cast of "Cats" during rehearsals for the show which will be staged at Theatr Clwyd in March.
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