REVIEW: Cats at MK Theatre

Review of Cats at Milton Keynes Theatre

 

Funnily enough Cats is a musical that I had bypassed all these years since the first showing in 1981 so it was about time I went to see what all the fuss was about. Well what a performance – a true example of excellent musical theatre. The enduring musical Cats written by Andrew Lloyd Weber has had a bit of a makeover in recent years. The story hinges on the lives of different character cats living on a dumpster. It`s quite a complicated and intricate set all adding to the atmosphere on the stage.

There are lots of big set dances with the very large cast and a range of different music and dance styles from jazz to ballet. The cast were athletic and gymnastic in their dance skills. As we got to know the individual cats then it was the solo pieces that the audience liked and recognised the most. Grizabella, the old decrepit cat played by Marianne Benedict performed the song Memory at least twice, well why not, it`s so good!

The cats came into the audience on many occasions and that was an excellent way to involve the theatre goers and to marvel at the intricate detail of the makeup and costumes. They were superb!

The show is all about the visuals and not the story and more of a variety show for cats which is probably why it`s called Cats!

There is still time to catch Cats at MK Theatre. It’s on till Saturday 29^th October.

Tickets from www.atgtickets.com/Miltonkeynes or telephone 0844 871 7652 (booking fee applies)

World Spay Day: Discounted cat neutering in Milton Keynes

World Spay Day is the last Tuesday of February each year, and shines a spotlight on the lifesaving power of spay/neuter and the need for these services to be more affordable.

World Spay Day is an opportunity to promote cat neutering. The Milton Keynes and North Bucks RSPCA are offering benefit claimants in Milton Keynes the chance to neuter their female cats for just £10.

Neutering female cats can help tackle feline overpopulation, as allowing them have kittens just creates more unwanted cats. Cats can become pregnant at just five months, and can become pregnant again almost immediately after. Therefore, the RSPCA recommends you neuter your felines as young as possible. In a study of cat owners, the RSPCA found that 85% of litters are unplanned, that's a lot of unplanned and potentially unwanted kittens.

For more information please call 01908 611179 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call as soon as possible.