Her passion, discipline and dedication is probably the main reason why CATS is so good. She knew what she was doing from the very beginning and was able to portrait the best of dance to this show. What a visionary and what a legacy she left us... May she forever be dancing in the Jellicle Ball
@@matt13r1 responding to this 3 years later to say I HEAVILY disagree. Andy’s choreo is fantastic and I love that whole production, but Gillian’s choreography is what made Cats has successful as it was.
This is why you don't just "change" the choreography anymore than you change the music! Both are integral to the show and were developed together! Both are equally important.
This is why I cannot watch amateur showings. I went to one and they had completely changed all of the cats - it was impossible to watch! Not because of the actors, God knows, but the entire production team... (I'm still in denial that any "movie" was ever made as the entire idea is too preposterous to be entertained). So as not to be entirely negative, there are still some amazing professional performances going on around the world and they are very much worth seeing.
@@princezzpuffypants6287 Sometimes producers have 'genious' idea to improve or modernize CATS choreography. But perfection cannot be improved! Of course if we say about replicas (others just don't have rights of use Gillian's choreography and have to invent their own). Now is going amaising Asia tour in Korea (Korean people post tons of curtain calls in Instagram). And on may 26 CATS start in Vienna again with brilliant cast (and almost all tickets are sold). I'd like very much to see Hanna Kenna Thomas playing Victoria, but I absolutely don't understand German...
@@alexseyboyarinov6913 You seem like you know the show very well. You probably know all the lyrics by heart. Then why worry that you won't understand the language? Just go and see the show in Vienna. That production is superb and is supported by a full orchestra which is rarely ever the case nowadays.
@@MarkvanBeelen I really do know lyrics very well (literally by heart) and agree to watch CATS in any language. Unfortunately it's very difficult to visit Austria now because of pandemic restrictions (if you live outside the EU and this is not a business trip).
@@alexseyboyarinov6913 Oh yeah, but that's a completely different problem. However, things are slowly improving so there might be a chance for you to go. Fingers crossed!
This is and always will be my favorite musical. When I was 13 year’s old I got the musical on vhs and memorized all the dance moves for Jemima Victoria and some others. I fell in love with the choreography. To this day I’m now 35 and I still have it memorized
I had the great pleasure of meeting Dame Gillian a few months before she sadly passed away. An amazing and inspiring woman. For me she always was the true genius behind the success of "Cats". I've seen two non-replica productions and it became obvious, that the show itself hasn't aged well, if you take away her timeless choreography.
Thanks for sharing the whole interview. A masterclass from a true artist. CATS couldn't be what it is without her coreography. I still remember my first time seeing the show in my country (a non-english production in 1991) and her vision and feelings about the movements and steps were there, no matter the language. I felt in love with her amazing work. Thank you Gillian, NOW AND FOREVER...
I watched cats on vhs until my dad had to rewind it on a different player to the one I watched it on. At 7 I studied Rosemary Ford's solos and duets so hard and could do all of Jennyannydots and Macavity. Musically, it's by no means a favourite production, but it is one of the most influential musicals on me because of Gillian 😓😚
They really made history. Not many can go to see Cats on a theater, myself included, so our only reference is these video. I can be really loyal to to point of being annoying because this cast is Cats for me, and I will feel weird to watch another show with differents actors who might be just as talented or more but for me it would never match to these. And it make me nostalgic because at the early 2000s, when I was at elementary in music class our teacher put this VHS.
I and a HUGE amount of fans extremely love the video and the musical that you and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mactionosh created. I doubt at the time they had any clue that 40 years later there are a lot of Cat fans talking and loving the work that you did. Thanks you for her Awesome work
Don't get me wrong, I'm loving these interviews- it's very cool seeing the behind-the-scenes stuff, and learning the history of how my favourite musical came to be :D But is there any chance of digging out some of the cut footage from the archives as well? Around 2:48 in this video is a bit of The Old Gumbie Cat that I'm fairly certain was removed from the final version, for instance. In another interview with Jo Gibb, I remember seeing part of the cut verse of Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. I'd love to see those in full, if possible :)
Be sure, everyone would love to see uncut version. Deep down a lot of people hoped yesterday to see Jacob Brent's conjuring turns :-)) But we got is what we got...
@@alexseyboyarinov6913 I actually found a clip of them after reading a comment, they're up on his Instagram! A bit weird seeing them out of context but it's something
They have many unused tidbits which are more than they released. So I am keen on seeing more especially about Veerle Casteleyn. Her Jemima is excellent.
this is the first time (sadly probably the last) seeing the edited out portion of the Gumbie Cat. I knew it had be cut from the VHS version but for the life of me couldn't understand why
She didn't talk about any of the actors in the video specifically, just generally how they adapted the choreography to film. She talked more specifically about the original west end cast.
... You never saw a cat with two different colored paws? How else would they portray that without using different color shoes? As for if the actresses shared/switched shoes... I guess if they are lucky enough to be the exact same size.
Her passion, discipline and dedication is probably the main reason why CATS is so good. She knew what she was doing from the very beginning and was able to portrait the best of dance to this show. What a visionary and what a legacy she left us... May she forever be dancing in the Jellicle Ball
Say what you want about the musical, but you can't deny that Gillian's work was anything less that impeccable.
Because is not just a musical, It's a Dance-Musical and in my opinion is a Masterpiece
I think Andy did way better than her
@Street Rat it's a new generation. Andy is considered to be the best Broadway choreographer out there right now.
@@matt13r1 responding to this 3 years later to say I HEAVILY disagree. Andy’s choreo is fantastic and I love that whole production, but Gillian’s choreography is what made Cats has successful as it was.
It's amazing how many things they asked her to do, and she just repeatedly said "Yes, I can do that" and I think that's wondrous.
I just saw this show in 2022 and her choreography is still basically untouched, just beautiful storytelling in motion. Timeless!
She was an amazing choreographer and I’m sure anyone that got to learn from her soaked up every instruction. I’m sure she is sadly missed.
This is why you don't just "change" the choreography anymore than you change the music! Both are integral to the show and were developed together! Both are equally important.
This is why I cannot watch amateur showings. I went to one and they had completely changed all of the cats - it was impossible to watch! Not because of the actors, God knows, but the entire production team... (I'm still in denial that any "movie" was ever made as the entire idea is too preposterous to be entertained).
So as not to be entirely negative, there are still some amazing professional performances going on around the world and they are very much worth seeing.
@@princezzpuffypants6287 Sometimes producers have 'genious' idea to improve or modernize CATS choreography. But perfection cannot be improved! Of course if we say about replicas (others just don't have rights of use Gillian's choreography and have to invent their own).
Now is going amaising Asia tour in Korea (Korean people post tons of curtain calls in Instagram). And on may 26 CATS start in Vienna again with brilliant cast (and almost all tickets are sold). I'd like very much to see Hanna Kenna Thomas playing Victoria, but I absolutely don't understand German...
@@alexseyboyarinov6913 You seem like you know the show very well. You probably know all the lyrics by heart. Then why worry that you won't understand the language? Just go and see the show in Vienna. That production is superb and is supported by a full orchestra which is rarely ever the case nowadays.
@@MarkvanBeelen I really do know lyrics very well (literally by heart) and agree to watch CATS in any language. Unfortunately it's very difficult to visit Austria now because of pandemic restrictions (if you live outside the EU and this is not a business trip).
@@alexseyboyarinov6913 Oh yeah, but that's a completely different problem. However, things are slowly improving so there might be a chance for you to go. Fingers crossed!
The '98 version gives me goosebumps. Can't imagine how it's like to watch it live
You have to see it live if you can, and get up close seats!
Is always so good to have more footage about how cats gets made
This woman is spectacular!
This is and always will be my favorite musical. When I was 13 year’s old I got the musical on vhs and memorized all the dance moves for Jemima Victoria and some others. I fell in love with the choreography. To this day I’m now 35 and I still have it memorized
I had the great pleasure of meeting Dame Gillian a few months before she sadly passed away. An amazing and inspiring woman. For me she always was the true genius behind the success of "Cats". I've seen two non-replica productions and it became obvious, that the show itself hasn't aged well, if you take away her timeless choreography.
Thanks for sharing the whole interview. A masterclass from a true artist. CATS couldn't be what it is without her coreography. I still remember my first time seeing the show in my country (a non-english production in 1991) and her vision and feelings about the movements and steps were there, no matter the language. I felt in love with her amazing work. Thank you Gillian, NOW AND FOREVER...
I watched cats on vhs until my dad had to rewind it on a different player to the one I watched it on.
At 7 I studied Rosemary Ford's solos and duets so hard and could do all of Jennyannydots and Macavity.
Musically, it's by no means a favourite production, but it is one of the most influential musicals on me because of Gillian 😓😚
I like how you can see bits of the show they recorded that got cut in the release. I imagine it was for time, mostly
RIP Gillian!! What an amazing contribution you did to musicals! ❤️❤️❤️
So glad they named a theatre after you. Keep choreographing up there
RIP Jillian, you’ll still be doing choreography while you’re in the heavy side layer.
They really made history. Not many can go to see Cats on a theater, myself included, so our only reference is these video. I can be really loyal to to point of being annoying because this cast is Cats for me, and I will feel weird to watch another show with differents actors who might be just as talented or more but for me it would never match to these. And it make me nostalgic because at the early 2000s, when I was at elementary in music class our teacher put this VHS.
:O EXTENDED JENNY CLIP!!!!!! *Screams in Cats fangirl*
Love the musical interlude at the beginning Andrew Lloyd Webber’s piano playing is fantastic
I and a HUGE amount of fans extremely love the video and the musical that you and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mactionosh created. I doubt at the time they had any clue that 40 years later there are a lot of Cat fans talking and loving the work that you did. Thanks you for her Awesome work
The way I clicked sO FAST-
The original, original lyrics of "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats"!
This dose my heart good. I hope everyone's staying safe and having a great weekend!!!
She's dancing with the angels now!
Thank you 🙏
An absolute legend
Don't get me wrong, I'm loving these interviews- it's very cool seeing the behind-the-scenes stuff, and learning the history of how my favourite musical came to be :D
But is there any chance of digging out some of the cut footage from the archives as well? Around 2:48 in this video is a bit of The Old Gumbie Cat that I'm fairly certain was removed from the final version, for instance. In another interview with Jo Gibb, I remember seeing part of the cut verse of Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. I'd love to see those in full, if possible :)
Be sure, everyone would love to see uncut version. Deep down a lot of people hoped yesterday to see Jacob Brent's conjuring turns :-)) But we got is what we got...
@@alexseyboyarinov6913 I actually found a clip of them after reading a comment, they're up on his Instagram! A bit weird seeing them out of context but it's something
@@coryman125 Yes, I've seen that. But it would be great to see the whole number.
@@coryman125 And the most painful thing is trimmed number of Mungojerry and Rumpleteaser, of course. I can look at Jo Gibb endlessly...
They have many unused tidbits which are more than they released. So I am keen on seeing more especially about Veerle Casteleyn. Her Jemima is excellent.
Well done!
Delightful woman and very skilled.
Legend
I miss you all🥺
The musical might be all over the place but the dancing is phenomenal.
Extraordinary.
Choreography is returning from another production number Cats musical
this is the first time (sadly probably the last) seeing the edited out portion of the Gumbie Cat. I knew it had be cut from the VHS version but for the life of me couldn't understand why
why did she not mention that in the video rum tum tugger was played by john partridge?!!!!
She didn't talk about any of the actors in the video specifically, just generally how they adapted the choreography to film. She talked more specifically about the original west end cast.
Sat. July 12th is coming out for chereogropghy preforming on 2021
The Dance, Also known as "SHE'S HAUNTED, Is Victoria's Baptism By Moonlight.
RIP Dame Gillian
Good ol' John Partridge
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Mid-niiiight, and the kitties are sleeeep-iiiiing, downstairs in the base-meeeeeent, while the birdies are cheeeeeep-iiiiing!
I don’t understand what the Princess Louise dance move is
It's the bit they showed afterwards
Wow The Pollicle Dogs and The Jellicle Cats, it Became Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats. And The Pollicle Dogs only Show up in a few Productions.
This makes me even more mad that they butchered the choreography in the revival.
Man, my volume is cranked and I can barely hear this video ...
In Order to be a Jellicle, You Need to Dance, and Sing.
Does anyone know why Jemima danced in the different-coloured shoes? Was that Electra's left shoe? It's bugging me for a long time... :-)))
... You never saw a cat with two different colored paws? How else would they portray that without using different color shoes? As for if the actresses shared/switched shoes... I guess if they are lucky enough to be the exact same size.
@@norina. That was a joke )) I know it's a part of the costume ))
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Dear Gillian, I am so sorry they have butchered your Phantom. Your legacy in the birthplace of the show has now been lost, forever.
Yeah James Cordon Ruined Bustopher Jones. HE TURNED HIM INTO GARFIELD!
I can't believe they've misspelled her name!!! It's Lynne, not Lynn. Please correct that, it's grossly disrespectful.
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