The inference is that she has had a head injury causing her downfall, but she is not particularly old. Her makeup was also made much less prominently "cat" and more glamorous, with no "age" lines, but a scar on her forehead. It is also cut away at the front, revealing more of the tight-fitting outfit underneath. Her coat was more fitted, with short ragged sleeves and a more defined waist. She was given long, straight hair, a corset and thigh-high boots, in a tan and black colour scheme. The 2014 London Palladium revival cast Nicole Scherzinger in the role, famous for her glamorous style, and Grizabella's costume was redesigned in keeping with Nicole's "Pussycat Doll" look. Her wig is long and curly, the only wig in the show to be made of human hair rather than yak hair. She wears high-heeled shoes and stockings over her unitard, but one stocking has fallen around her ankle. Grizabella wears a ragged and worn out fur coat, covering the remains of a black sequinned dress. ogg files cannot be played on iOS devices Appearance Grizabella's ground bass line is composed in the key of A minor, though it moves up a semitone to Bb minor in her final entrance to accommodate "Memory". Her motif is a dirge-like cello ground bass, representing the dark mood which constantly surrounds her. The following names have also been used for the character of Grizabella in various international productions:Īs with most of the featured characters, Grizabella has her own instrumental motif that accompanies her every time she enters the scene. Hence, "Grizabella" "the grey beauty" or "the dishevelled beauty". The name "Grizabella" is derived from "grizzle" which means either "grey" or "dishevelled", and "bella" which means "beautiful".
The poem was not included in Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) because it was considered "too sad" for children. The character originated from an unpublished poem by Eliot titled "Grizabella, the Glamour Cat". Most Grizabella performers are mezzo singers ( Elaine Paige, Betty Buckley etc), though contraltos ( Laurie Beechman) and sopranos ( Loni Ackerman, Debbie Byrne) have also been cast in the role. The role requires a wide vocal range (G3-Eb5). She is then chosen by Old Deuteronomy to be reborn, ascending up to the Heaviside Layer to "come back to a different Jellicle life". Grizabella is at last forgiven and accepted by everyone. The remaining Jellicle cats also finally touch her and accept her back into the tribe. Victoria then reaches out and touches her, accepting her back into the tribe. Once Grizabella is finished singing, she reaches out her hand one last time. Then Jemima (also known as Sillabub) picks up her verse and helps Grizabella finish her song. Some of the Jellicles reach out towards her in concern, but they are still hesitant to touch her. As she is singing a reprise of "Memory", she collapses. She is now more desperate than ever to earn the acceptance of the Jellicle tribe. Grizabella appears once again just as Old Deuteronomy is about to decide who will go to the Heaviside Layer. This inspires Old Deuteronomy to sing " The Moments of Happiness" at the start of the next act, encouraging the cats to ponder and reflect on the meaning of happiness. Grizabella then sings the first verse of " Memory", and reaches out her hand toward Old Deuteronomy, but walks offstage, unaccepted. At the end of the Ball, she takes the empty stage and copies some of the dance moves but has difficulty due to her disheveled state. Grizabella longs to be accepted back into the tribe - hiding in the shadows and watching the Jellicle Ball. Bombalurina and Demeter sing " Grizabella the Glamour Cat" to explain her story. The kittens are curious, some try to touch and welcome her but are quickly pulled away by the elders. Most of the older Jellicles start scratching, clawing, and hissing at Grizabella. Grizabella first appears as the cats are having fun with Rum Tum Tugger's antics.
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