Musical will be just purr-fect

Following runs in the West End and Broadway, a major UK tour, a live film recording and multiple cast recordings Get Your Wigle On’s adult musical theatre group will bring CATS to the stage at Theatre Severn next month.

The musical is a winner of seven Tony Awards and is a family-friendly production packed with songs, dance routines, laughter and love.

Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by TS Eliot, the musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.

It’s the perfect musical for the Wigles, who have previous staged Grease, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Footloose.

The company of local performers have been working hard in rehearsals in their Shrewsbury studio to bring the music and lyrics to life.

Louise Browning plays Grizabella, the leading lady in the musical. She recently joined the company for their production of Hairspray. Louise said: ‘’This is my first lead role with Get Your Wigle On and I couldn’t be more honoured to take on such an iconic role and song. We have complex harmonies and choreography to learn in rehearsals but all of the cast are looking fantastic and we can’t wait to bring the show to life.’’

James Broxton takes on the role of Munkustrap after previously playing roles including Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and Drew in last year's Rock of Ages. He said: "I am delighted to be able to perform in a musical with so much fantastic ensemble work. The whole team are really working so hard together to create something to be very proud of."

CATS will run from June 7 to June 10 with performances nightly at 7.30pm and an additional matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday. Tickets available from www.theatresevern.co.uk or by calling the box office on 01743 281281.