things that make Beth a happy kitty today

[winter]

In contrast to yesterday's snarling:

- The fact that after 5 years of wobbling between UK size 18 and 14, I'm wearing size 12 trousers. I'm 5'10", so this is NOT a plus size.

- K discovered the secret coffee machine where you can get the kind of coffee they serve to clients. Mmm, caffeined goodness.

- It's amamiyarin's birthday today, and I don't even want to know how long it's been that I've known her :D

- Coldfire status: I now know what Narilka's on about in the long thingie, am way past the action scene in the short thingie, and have 5 drabble ideas :S

Also, I saw Cats today. It's no Tanz - no story, not much emotion really - but damn if it isn't cute. The Warsaw version is gorgeous, terribly professional, mad ballet skillz and not one but two actual famous opera tenors (as Old Deuteronomy and Gus). And check out the original costumes! They're amazing.

*looks at the musical-loving portion of the f-list* Guys, would anyone happen to have an mp3 of Steve Barton as Munkustrap, by any chance? ^_^

Comments

[winter]

I'm wondering whether not to give in and ask on ostnotes already. Especially since I'd rather like the Cats music in general - it's neat. Nothing that stays with you, except Memory, but neat nevertheless.

Also, did I mention that the Polish version has mad ballet skillz? And a brilliant translation, including the names - something I was really worried would be messed up. Old Deuteronomy is called Cat Nestor, Macavity becomes Makiawel, and Rumpleteazer is now Pumpernickel. And there was a host of original characters :)

[fyrie.livejournal.com]

I've seen at least 4 different productions during my worst geek stage ;) When I was a late-teen I got crazily obssessive about one thing at a time. Now, at least, I let it become more diverse so I don't spend insane amounts of money on one particular thing :D

The costumes in the Polish version are fabulous! They're so colourful and spiffy. Although London had ridiculously neat and perfect ones, which looked as if they were brand new every day, I love seeing the different kinds they make for different casts. I also am still a huge geek about the Japanese version, because the gymnastics I've seen in photos and footage was astounding! Alas that I have never seen one with mad l33t ballet skillz, though. Gymnasts on Broadway, yes. Ballet, not so much.

[winter]

I've managed to misplace the cast-intros insert to the program, but something like half the cast are graduates of ballet schools. There were gymnastics too (and astounding ones, especially during the fight with Macavity), but Victoria's ballets in particular were amazing, and the guys used a lot of ballet moves too. And the showdancing - two international champions in the cast, after all :)

The costumes were actually made from old furs that fans brought to the theatre. From what I remember of the TV coverage of the premiere, the cast also took lessons on cat behaviour from cats at the local humane society, and cats from there were up for adoption during the premiere. One kitty ended up going home with the mayor, and is now the proud resident of the President's Manor, since that guy (whom I generally can't stand, but at least he likes cats) became President last year.

[fyrie.livejournal.com]

Oh, I always adore seeing how the fights are choreographed. The best I've seen would definitely be the Broadway production, because the guys playing Alonzo and Macavity out there were best of friends and trusted each other so much - the lifts, the throws, the physically hoisting the guy off the floor by his calves, swinging him around your head and hurling him across the stage... it was utterly breathtaking to watch. Of course, I also saw an understudy doing one of the roles one and he almost dropped the guy who played Macavity. Not so good. But when you have good people who cearly know and trust each other the chemistry and fire was amazing :D

[winter]

Oh, that sounds brilliant :D It wasn't like that in the Polish version, alas - more jumping around each other, cartwheels, running around on walls etc. . Pity, I love a good stage fight :)