[Bagnew]

Hi all, I'm going to see CATS in the Civic theatre in a while (don't know the date yet, my dad's boss is shouting us). What should I expect? The only other ALW show I've been to is Phantom (Twice at the end of last year, in the Civic)

[Mungojerrie_rt]

Nothing like Phantom what so ever (and way better if you ask me).

Hard to describe. I would say youtube is your friend.

[Bagnew]

Hooray for Youtube!
My trumpet teacher/band conductor (Who doesn't actually play trumpet very well, but makes up for it by being EPIC Trombone player(He played Bass Tbone on Les Mis when it was in NZ/AU)) said he might be able to get me into the pit, so I'm hoping!

[kiwitechgirl]

Just be aware that Phantom was a full-blown professional production, with the massive $$$$ to spend - this production of Cats is non-professional. That's not to say that it won't be fantastic, because I know a couple of the cast and I know it'll be amazing, but perhaps don't quite expect the production values of Phantom!

[Mungojerrie_rt]

It really is the talent that makes or breaks Cats, rather than budget. Look at the original costumes; so much simpler, but still very effective with the right cast/designer.

[Bagnew]

I'm hoping to join the Harlequin at some point, as a musician.
I'm looking forward to the show.