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A record-breaking musical with 9000+ performances worldwide since 1981, and a legacy that changed theatre forever. CATS returns to Brisbane in a dazzling 40th Anniversary Tour.
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Celebrate 40 years of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s groundbreaking masterpiece, which was one of the longest-running shows in Broadway and West End history.
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Sing along to iconic hits like “Memory”, a song previously recorded by legends such as Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion.
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Witness breathtaking choreography, Tony Award-winning costumes, and a spectacular cast including Gabriyel Thomas (Sister Act the Musical) and Todd McKenney (The Full Monty) at the Lyric Theatre.
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With a strictly limited two-week season, featuring iconic staging and a fusion of music, dance, and verse, CATS musical in Brisbane is an unmissable event for theatre lovers.
The Story
Under the mysterious moonlight, the Jellicle cats gather for the Jellicle Ball, where only one will ascend to cat heaven and be reborn into a new life. As the night unfolds with dazzling dance and unforgettable music, each cat shares a story that could change their destiny.
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Show details
Genre: Musicals
Audience: Suitable for 5+ yrs
Theater name: Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Theater facilities: Cloakroom, Bar, Toilets, Booster Cushions
Theater accessibility: For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders, or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available.
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
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Leading Roles: Gabriyel Thomas as Grizabella, Todd McKenney as Bustopher Jones/Asparagus, Mark Vincent as Old Deuteronomy, Lucy Maunder as Jellylorum.
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Director: Trevor Nunn
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Composer, Co-Producer, Orchestrator: Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Co-Orchestrator: David Cullen
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Book: T.S. Eliot
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Choreographer: Chrissie Cartwright
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Musical Director: Paul White
Additional info
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CATS is a family-friendly show, but is most suitable for audiences aged 5 and above.
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This production features flashing lights, strobe effects, pyrotechnics, and theatrical smoke and haze.
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Patrons in the front row may have cast members passing nearby and should place all bags under their seats.
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Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
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You will receive an email with your Cats voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
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