I saw Cats for my 18th time on Tuesday 20/3/01.And one of the 
biggest surprises was that almost all the female roles were being 
played by the swings/understudies.

The second big surprise was Kaye Brown playing Tantomile,she was 
the Video Tantomile.And she was better live than on the video.Now 
also there was a bit of gossip that the actor playing the Tugger 
had been fired.So when I saw the show the Tugger was played by Richard 
Lloyd King.And boy what an improvement.Great singing and dancing and 
acting.He was just so much better.

It was a terrific show.All the understudies were very good.Barbara 
King playing Gizabella instead of Demeter was outstanding and what a voice.
But the all-time favourite was Emma Kerslake(Harris)playing Victoria.You 
cannot beat this lady for dancing and stage presence.During the Naming 
Of The Cats she stood right in front of me on stage and I could not 
take my eyes of her,What can I say.

Seat A2 on the moving platform is my vote for best seat.For the view 
-four of the boys including Mr Mistoff all standing near your feet during 
the songs.They also have the props for the railway engine near your feet 
and head.And right in front of your feet is the pipe were they come out 
of in the beginning.And it only costs 17 pounds ,25 dollars.

- Steve