Rated CTC (Check The Classification). Epic Musical. Running Time: 2
hrs Oscar®-winning director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les
Misérables, The Danish Girl) transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
record-shattering stage musical into a breakthrough cinematic event.
Cats stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba,
Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and
introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her
feature film debut. Featuring Lloyd Webber’s iconic music and a
world-class cast of dancers under the guidance of Tony-winning
choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, In the Heights), the film
reimagines the musical for a new generation with spectacular
production design, state-of-the-art technology, and dance styles
ranging from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street
dance to tap. The film also stars Robbie Fairchild (Broadway’s An
American in Paris), Laurie Davidson (TNT’s Will), hip-hop dance
sensation Les Twins (Larry and Laurent Bourgeois), acclaimed dancer
Mette Towley (featured in videos for Rihanna and Pharrell Williams’
N.E.R.D.), Royal Ballet principal dancer Steven McRae, and rising-star
singer Bluey Robinson. Universal Pictures presents a Working Title
Films and Amblin Entertainment production, in association with
Monumental Pictures and The Really Useful Group. Cats is produced by
Debra Hayward, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Tom Hooper. The screenplay
is by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, Rocketman) and Hooper, based on Old
Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot and the stage musical
by Lloyd Webber. Cats is executive produced by Lloyd Webber, Steven
Spielberg, Angela Morrison and Jo Burn. One of the longest-running
shows in West End and Broadway history, the stage musical “Cats”
received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981, where
it played for 21 years and earned the Olivier and Evening Standard
Awards for Best Musical. In 1983, the Broadway production became the
recipient of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ran for an
extraordinary 18 years. Since opening in London in 1981, “Cats”
has continuously appeared on stage around the globe, to date having
played to 81 million people in more than fifty countries and in
nineteen languages. It is one of the most successful musicals of all
time. TICKETS Children under 18 years - $10, Adults - $14, Senior
Concession Card Holders - $12. FREE entry for Companion Card holders
accompanying as a carer. Tickets available at the door or purchase
from the TACC office during opening hours (between 9.30am and 1.30pm
Tues to Fri). Cash only.
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