The excitement before and the tired joy after The Jellicle Ball, featuring the cast of UK/International Tour 2022.

Filmed by Milan Cacacie who plays Tantomile; Basel, Switzerland (15 January 2023).

With Lizzie Nance as Bombalurina, Maiya Hikasa as Victoria, Philip Bertioli as Skimbleshanks, Freddie Clements covering Carbucketty, Aaron Hunt as Bill Bailey, Sarah-Marie Maxwell as Jennyanydots, Harry Robinson as Mungojerrie, Lottie Stephens as Jemima, Milan Cacacie as Tantomile, Liam Mower as Mistoffelees, Aaron Elijah as Admetus with Joel Cooper out of costume, and Aimee Hodnett as Jellylorum.

a big leggie and an adoring kitten 😌

Philip Bertioli as Skimbleshanks and Aaron Hunt as Bill Bailey, 2022 international tour (X).

Phillip <333

Philip Bertioli as Skimbleshanks

Freddie Clements as Swing (2nd photo middle)

Joel Cooper as Carbucketty (2nd photo left)

Photo Credit: Philip Bertioli's Instagram (@/philipbertioli)

I haven't seen anyone post these before and I can't stop thinking or gushing about this Skimbleshanks, so, here. Just... Seeing him up close and coming face to face with him twice already was so magical and I can't get over it. A dream come true. Skimbleshanks has been my favourite since I was six years old and Philip Bertioli does him SO well. He's amazing. Made me love the character even more! 💚

Awww!!! The guy!!! The dude!!!! The man!!!! The,,,, the!!!! Urrrgggggg

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Cats International tour - October 29th, 2022 (matinee) - Tampere, Finland.

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CAST: Sebastian Goffin (Alonzo), Aaron Hunt (Bill Bailey), Lizzie Nance (Bombalurina), Hal Fowler (Bustopher Jones/Asparagus/Rumpus Cat), Joel Cooper (Carbucketty), Erin Gisele Chapman (Cassandra), Shakeel Kimotho (Coricopat), Frances Dee (Demeter), Jacinta Whyte (Grizabella), Aimee Hodnett (Jellylorum), Lottie Stephens (Jemima), Sarah-Marie Maxwell (Jennyanydots/Gumbie Cat), Aaron Elijah (Macavity/Admetus), Harry Robinson (Mungojerrie), Russell Dickson (Munkustrap), Martin Callaghan (Old Deuteronomy), Liam Mower (Quaxo/Mistoffelees), Harrison Wilde (Rum Tum Tugger), Ella Kemp (Rumpleteazer), Philip Bertioli (Skimbleshanks), Milan Cacacie (Tantomile), Maiya Hikasa (Victoria/White Cat), Carrie Willis (Swing/"Baby Griz")

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Something I've been wondering since a lot of the older cats tend to get cast younger and younger recently - are there any performers you could plausibly see as "real" younger versions of those characters?

Anon, that is actually a super interesting question (and I hope I'm understanding what you're asking for; apologies if I misunderstood - if you are asking whether there are performers who have not played the role but played others and can get away with playing them, honestly I'm not a big proponent of having all super young swings and understudies, and I've spoken at length about that before), but there *are* actually a handful of performers of past (which means that they *were* young when they initially took the role and looked it) and present that I could feasibly see as younger (and by "younger" I mean like more in the 20s) faceclaims or "versions" of my beloved older cats (and that I often will note back too when I'm trying to picture them in my mind).

From what I have heard and seen of them, they also give off more of a younger vibe, either due to the lack of maturity in their voices, or their general dispositions, that I think works well as these characters but younger. Imagine a different bunch of teenagers and gapped teeth babies running around the Junkyard hollering at one another and whining at their parents before *they* became the parents, ahaha.

I can give you some of my favourites to avoid wasting too much space. I can do a Part 2 with Asparagus/Gus, Old D and Grizabella if you're interested:

Skimbleshanks:

Matthew Gould (on his first go around; he aged into it much better the second go - Ross Finnie could technically also take this spot)

Philip Bertioli (and this is a costume thing but his vest always looked too big for him which just amped up the baby vibe)

Giovanni DiGabriele

Hayden Baum (specifically his first go around - that is a baby)

Tyler Keller (who looks *particularly* old photo like in this shot with the filter and expression - slap a black and white or sepia filter over that and tell me that's not an old photograph)

Taylor Scanlan (also *very* baby and *very* pretty*).

(Others for consideration if these don't tickle your fancy: Sandy Rass, Sean McManus, Shaun Henson, Jon-Paul Christensen, Philip Comley, Dann Dunn, Brian O'Muiri, Billy Mahoney, Jarryd Nurden, Park Seong-ryong, Bryan Mottram

Jellylorum:

Catrin Darnell

Susan Powers

Joanna Beck

Lindsay Dyett

Jeanne Montano

Erin James

Annemarie Rosano

(Others: Liz Izen, Louise Tomkins, Bonnie Simmons, Nina Hennessey, Marcy DeGonge, Jennifer Vaden, Thea MacNeil, Lisa-Marie Parker, Carrie Willis, Megan Arseneau, Taila Halford, and Alice Batt. S/O to Pia Douwes who toed the baby line, and nearly all Jellylorums in the Shiki production and a good chunk of the US Tour 5 who are and were - more often than not - quite young and look it)

Jennyanydots:

Stephanie Johns

Lisbeth Brittain

Laura Darkins

Lucinda Shaw

Erica Leigh Hansen

Ellie Nunan

(Others: Mary Trainor, Renée Knapp, Kati Farkas, Jennifer Cohen, Amanda Bay, Laura McCulloch, Melina Charles, Hanny Aden, Alice Redmond, Abigail Dever, Sarah-Marie Maxwell kinda sorta but tbh I think it's the makeup, Eloise Kropp, Maria Briggs - who is like elementary school Jenny -, Emily Jeanne Phillips, Ayumi Kato, and Megan Carton)

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Director: Michael Mayer

Choreographer: Lynne Page

Cast: Sheridan Smith, Natasha J Barnes, Valda Aviks, Darius Campbell, Marilyn Cutts, Maurice Lane, Bruce Montague, Joel Montague, Gay Soper, Philip Bertioli, Emma Caffrey, Sanchia Amber Clarke, Lucinda Collins, Joelle Dyson, Rebecca Fennelly, Luke Fetherston, Matthew Goodgame, Leah Harris, Kelly Homewood, Sammy Kelly, Sam Murphy, Tom Murphy, Clare Rickard, Oliver Tester

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Daß wir dieses verrückte Glitzerding von 42nd Street aus dem inzwischen für eine aufwendige Renovierung geschlossenen Theatre Royal Drury Lane noch mal sehen dürfen, hatten wir auch nicht erwartet. Das Kino macht’s möglich. Statt unserer Sheena Easton fungiert in dieser Aufzeichnung Bonnie Langford als Diva, die auch schön singt und irgendwie witziger ist, andererseits will man ihr nicht recht abnehmen, daß ihre tänzerischen Fähigkeiten wirklich so weit unter denen des Ensembles liegen wie behauptet. Wir haben sie vor 21 Jahren mal als Sweet Charity gesehen, davor war sie Rumpleteazer (oder war es Mungojerry?) in Cats, und noch lange davor Baby June in Gypsy mit Angela Lansbury. Danach war sie relativ lange Roxy in Chicago, eigentlich alles Hinweise, daß sie schön tanzen kann. Irgendwie immer noch unbefriedigend ist, daß Claire Halse als Peggy, die so schön als Zweitbesetzung rausgeht, und als Star zurückkommt, sich dann doch nur als drittletzte verbeugen darf.

42nd Street Review 3rd May 2017 Matinee

So today marks my fourth visit to 42nd Street and I figured it was about time I share my thoughts with the world, especially as I have just seen the show from front row. Wow. Front row was an incredible experience, the detail the cast put into their performances really comes across and it was great to see everything close up. Clare Halse is an absolute DREAM as Peggy and a complete joy to watch. She shines so brightly as the fresh eyed Miss Sawyer and brings such a sweet purity to the role which comes across brilliantly. Her dancing is out of this world and to put it simply - a masterclass in tap with some stunning vocals. What a stage presence! I adore her in the show and I will never tire of watching her on stage. Tom Lister is fantastic as Julian Marsh and tackles the Lullaby of Broadway (which is my favourite song in the show) with such ease. A solid vocal from him and his acting is very believable and all the decisions were well thought out! His reactions to what was going on around him were top notch and him and Clare bounced off each other really well. So slick and it felt like it was the first time they were performing the show. Chris Howell and Jasna Ivir played so well opposite each other, on stage connection was really strong and the jokes they made were perfectly timed. Grand acting and vocals from them both, a joy to watch and a lovely job! I saw CJ Johnson as Dorothy Brock both today and when I last saw the show. CJ is brilliant as Dorothy, bringing such a dry humour which works well for the role and is super funny. Gorgeous vocals and the duet she does with Clare in the second act is stunning, took my breath away. Great Acting. Really hope I get to see her in the role again. Stuart Neal as Billy Lawlor is one of the best castings I've ever seen. The energy he puts into his performance really pays off as he is so solid across the board in his acting, dancing and singing. Dames is one of my favourite numbers in the show and that is due to Stuart's brilliance in leading the number, also I love Young and Healthy which he sings with Clare. The dynamic between those two is pure genius and that number is like watching a little bit of magic happen on stage! The standouts in the ensemble for me were Luke George, Sam Murphy and Philip Bertioli. The energy and performance they delivered really made them stand out but honestly the whole company is so well put together and to choose standouts from an incredibly talented bunch of people is a hard task. Loved the bit where Jack Evans and one of the other ensemble boys were playing two grand pianos and then they joined in with the group section and Clare then did a solo on those two pianos. Thought the choreography was fantastic in that and also across the whole show. Shoutout to the MD who did a grand job conducting the performance this afternoon!! The girls in the line all did a phenomenal job and were a joy to watch. Hats off to them for performing such intricate choreography with such ease and style! I could go on more about why I love this show but I better sign off before this becomes too long for another to read! 😜🙊 I highly recommend 42nd Street to anyone, a classic feel good show from the golden age of Musicals. Currently playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane! Thanks again for reading, I'm off to plan my next trip to see Mr Marsh's show! Until next time, Cheerio! ☺️🎭

42nd Street – Clare Halse, Stuart Neal & Company – cBrinkhoff & Moegenburg

42nd Street is the song and dance, American dream fable of Broadway. Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of…

Broadway’s Biggest Show featuring the iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames, I Only Have Eyes For You. 42nd Street arrives on the West End’s biggest stage, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Spring 2017.

Sheena Easton – the Grammy Award winning artist who has sold over 20 million records around the world – makes her West End debut in 42nd Street. Easton, who remains the only artist in history to have top five records on five major Billboard charts, will perform the iconic role of ‘Dorothy Brock’ in this new production of 42nd Street, the dazzling and romantic homage to the world of musical theatre.

The role of ‘Julian Marsh’ will be performed by Tom Lister, who played ‘Carl King’ in Emmerdale for 8 years and has recently been starring as ‘Wild Bill Hickok’ in the UK Tour of Calamity Jane. Clare Halse, hho most recently appeared in the acclaimed production of Gypsy as ‘Marjorie May’ at the Savoy Theatre, will play ‘Peggy Sawyer’.

42nd Street is at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane from Monday 20th March 2017, with a press night on Tuesday 4th April 2017 at 7:00pm. The production will be directed by the show’s co-author Mark Bramble (whose other hit shows include Barnum, Treasure Island, The Three Musketeers The Grand Tour) and director of many award-winning previous productions of 42nd Street on Broadway and around the world.

42nd Street is the song and dance, American dream fable of Broadway and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as ‘We’re In The Money’, ‘Lullaby of Broadway’, ‘Shuffle Off To Buffalo’, ‘Dames’, ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’, and ‘42nd Street’.

42nd Street arrives in London with an all-singing, high-kicking cast of over 50, ready to explode on to the West End’s biggest stage. The confirmed cast are: Jasna Ivir, who will play ‘Maggie Jones’, Norman Bowman as ‘Pat Denning’, Stuart Neal as ‘Billy Lawlor’, Graeme Henderson as ‘Andy Lee’, Christopher Howell as ‘Bert Barry’, Bruce Montague as ‘Abner Dillon’, Mark McKerracher as ‘Mac/Doc/Thug’ and Emma Caffrey as ‘Annie’.

The ensemble comprises: Clare Rickard, Victoria Hay, Leah Harris, Jasmine Kerr, Millie O’Connell, Katy Riches, Gabrielle Lewis Dodson, Daisy Steere, Karli Vale, Sophie Camble, Christina Shand, Courtney George, Zoe Rogers, Jessica Keable, Sara Bispham, Lisa Dent, Katharine Pearson, Kirsty Fuller, Rebecca Herszenhorn, Charlene Ford, Dylan Mason, Philip Bertioli, Luke George, Ronan Burns, Eddie Myles, Ryan Gover, Sam Murphy, Freddie Clements, Zac Watts, Greg Bernstein, Kristen Gaetz, Charlotte Anne Steen, Gabrielle Cocca, Kate Ivory Jordan, Josh Andrews, Martin McCarthy.

42nd Street is presented in London by Michael Linnit and Michael Grade together with The Global Group of Companies for Gate Ventures with Executive Producer Johnny Hon.

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The Midnight Mail departs for the last time in the UK/International Tour 2022 with Philip Bertioli as Skimbleshanks today, 26 February 2023.

Happy Trails Philip!

From Milan Cacacie’s tiktok

Cast list for CATS International Tour 2022 today (26th of June).

A lot of the cast members have been sick, so some are understudies or have been flown in from London to help out.

Written out list:

Grizabella = Sarah-Marie Maxwell; Old Deuteronomy = Russell Dickson; Gus/Bustopher Jones = Hal Fowler; Munkustrap = Sebastian Goffin; Rum Tum Tugger = Ed Wade; Mr Mistoffelees = Liam Mower; Skimbleshanks = Freddie Clements; Rumpelteazer = Kirsty Ingram; Mungojerrie = Harry Robinson; Jennyanydots = Anna Campkin; Jellylorum = Elizabeth Futter; Bombalurina = Lizzie Nance; Demeter = Frances Dee; Victoria = Maiya Hikasa; Cassandra = Erin Gisele Chapman; Carbucketty = Roan Pronk; Jemima = Carrie Willis; Coricopat = Shakeel Kimotho; Tantomile = Ben Mundy; Macavity/Admetus = Aaron Elijah; Bill Baily = Aaron Hunt; Pouncival = Dane Quixall; Alonzo = Daniel Timoney

Talking about my experience(s) under the cut for anyone interested (in the end, it’s for myself anyway)!

So, I’ve actually seen CATS live for the third (and last) time today! I’ve seen three different Grizabella’s now, which were all phenomenal and made me cry. Each cast member is truly amazing. Every single time I was blown away by all of them! It’s so exciting to watch them perform and to see what they’re doing when they aren’t in focus at all. I love, love, love their background acting. It’s a lot of fun! My favourite cat has been and always will be Skimbleshanks. First two times he was played by Philip Bertioli, who unfortunately came down with covid this week, so today it was Freddie Clements. Both of them are truly fantastic versions of this character! Would love to see them again, heh. Freddie’s Skimble today also paid so much attention to Admetus and Mungojerrie, out of the younger cats, which I found quite lovely to watch. Generally, I’m still blown away. The show is just so great (I mean, duh, it’s mf CATS) and since today was the last performance here it had a bit of a different feeling to it and I like that the cast (especially Rum Tum Tugger in this case) let you feel how much they enjoyed performing this all month long. Of course, the tour just started, so I’m sure they’re all eager to continue as well. It just felt amazing, is all. Their fun was palpable. <3 I’m still collecting my thoughts, so I’m pretty much just gushing right now, ah, well! All in all, I’m incredibly grateful and lucky to have seen it three times. Unforgettable, truly. <3

Also my seat today was phenomenal. I’m so lucky!!! I was so close and got hit by tails as they walked past me a couple of times, hjskfhkjhkl! This was my view:

W) Make me choose between different portrayals of the same character. Skimbleshanks

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Uhhhh errrr uhhhrrrrrrggg ummmm

I think my fave Skimble rn is probably Philip Bertioli! I think his makeup and costume is really cute and his voice is like also really cute,,,, all around love that guy

Imagine me w a thought bubble above my head and its just like these pictures n u get what i look like rn

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