Victoria the White Cat

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Victoria is the white cat from the musical Cats. Her coat is completely white (although in some versions the tips of her ears are black, and she has brownish-copper stripes on her sides.) She was named after T. S. Eliot's favorite queen, Queen Victoria. As this is a very demanding role, requiring extensive ballet training, the actor enacting the character of Victoria should be very flexible.

[edit] Fictional character biography

This is probably her first time at the Jellicle Ball as she needs help from some of the older cats to know what to do. Victoria is most known for her solo dance during the Invitation to the Jellicle Ball. She is also is the first cat to actually touch Grizabella in a friendly manner. This is initially not encouraged by the others as Grizabella is not a favored cat among the group. Victoria also dances with Plato during the ball. She is also seen many times with Mr. Mistoffelees, Victoria is one of the cats who swoons over Rum Tum Tugger. Jemima and Victoria seem to be close friends. She stands out among all of the other cats, some that are callico, striped and black.

[edit] Players

The role of Victoria was originated by Finola Hughes in London West End and by Cynthia Onrubia on Broadway. Phyllida Crowley Smith played her in the 1998 filmed version. Sandra Kater, wife of RTE television presenter Bryan Smyth, played Victoria for over fifteen hundred performances in London's West End.