Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer

Original CATS Cast members John Thornton and Bonnie Lagnford perform Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer on the 1981 Children's Royal Variety Show

[@Amanika]

I'd always wanted to see how the orginal version was choreographed, it's really interesting, because even though the music has changed, you can still recognised certain elements, especially towards the end of the number.

[@StraysoftheBeyond]

I've always preferred the original 1981 version. I'm really glad to found a recording of them performing it. ^_^

[@tamarbeker1701]

Same!

[@OurElectricEclipse]

I don't know about y'all but I love this Rumpleteazer. Her design and voice are very so adorable and she's just as mischievous as her future counterparts!😻

[@RyvrStyxStreams]

I have to admit I hated this version at first but now I have to admit it's growing on me.

[@RyvrStyxStreams]

Ok. Now I need to freaking stop watching it. I'm starting to like it. Help. Must watch movie version 500000 times now. See ya!

[@hornyrealtor]

IKR

[@maxbarker2215]

I still hate it after the 11 years it’s been on KZbin, I just can’t seem to like it, I just really prefer the other version, also this version (with a couple tweaks) is in the new cats film which I’m not a fan of

[@rossmandell8734]

Bonnie Langford is just so good that the less tuneful melody doesn’t matter

[@charlotteemilyreal]

me too

[@yuukichan12]

Interesting that they went with this version in that unspeakable 2019 film...I personally really like the tune. Not as much as the current version but it's really catchy still. That movie is undeniably terrifying tho.

[@krau2880]

I feel like they went with this version so every song in the movie would be different than the stage show

[@ariannamooney3926]

still better than the 2019 version, i still don't see how they messed it up so bad

[@yuukichan12]

@@ariannamooney3926 it's impressive how bad it was lol every choice was wrong

[@ariannamooney3926]

I know!!! and literally all they needed to do to make a ton of money off a "nee movie" version was just...record a live show

[@wolfydawolf5680]

@@yuukichan12 every choice exept skimble. Skimble was good. Skimbleshanks was carrying that entire film.

[@AlucardRawks]

I love it how the little ears on Rumpletezer's head shake and such~ Just adds to the cuteness~!

[@MultiDom99]

rumpleteazer was only 16!!!

[@kingvaliant2963]

HELLO you wrote this comment eight years ago

[@Ipipeyourmom]

@@kingvaliant2963 you wrote urs a month ago

[@kingvaliant2963]

@@Ipipeyourmom oh shit

[@electrathejelliclekitten8063]

@@kingvaliant2963 Now u wrote this 6 months ago :D

[@kingvaliant2963]

@@electrathejelliclekitten8063 oh shit! :0

[@claudineshoe6805]

Oh my....Bonnie Langford is so adoreable...i think she was 16 years whe she was in CATS

[@MewWolf5]

I personally prefer the other version. I'm not saying this version is bad, but to me the way the lyrics are arranged with the melody seems a bit awkward and rushed. And the different parts don't really seem to go together in the full melody. But that's just me. I still don't have anything against this older version. I see it as development of the music.

[@Ayden_B]

MewWolf5 big facts

[@jameshamilton5972]

I see it exactly the other way round, which is odd, but then I listened to this all alot when I was about 3 years old and only just started listening to it again. I heard the other version and thought it wasn't nearly so good!

[@kristofkolesar383]

i think this version is way better (this is the original version btw)

[@crazycrumblesasmr3311]

Nope nope nope nope, l have listened to this song since l was 11 and if there was one question l could ask ALW is, why oh why did you change this song? every dance move and lyric is perfection and Bonny Langford and partner sprinkled thier fairy dust all over it to one of my favourite dance routines ever.,the choreographer who worked tirelessly on every perfect move to go with every perfect lyric is and absolute genius!! Thankyou for uploading this, this is how it was on day one and how it should still be now. What a crying shame. P.s I'm sure Lord Webber knows what he's doing and had his reasons for changing it but in my opinion this is and should still be how the performance should be to this day.

[@ITSOVER9000notes]

@@crazycrumblesasmr3311 Yea, the "other" version is a straight-up nerf. This is far more musical, difficult, and generally impressive than the "later" rendition; which is odd, since such a triad is the heart of music theatre

[@vicentehizon6202]

When I first listened to the new movie soundtrack, I was confused at the new arrangements, but then I realize that they were following the original “jazz” version, not the more popular “vaudevillian” version.

[@zval101]

Not my favorite version I do absolutely love the version now, but I do have appreciation of how Andrew Lloyd Webber at first envisioned this as these two sly smooth burglars

[@rossmandell8734]

The new version is much catchier but Thorton and Bonnie Langford laid it down and set quite a standard. Fast and funny with great chemistry. Dr. Who was not her element. Her more recent performance in 42nd street is also a lot of fun.

[@Doctor_Kissworthy]

I remember watching this programme when it aired! I had just turned 18 at the time, and watching this little segment of CATS was the beginning of my love affair with this amazing musical. I immediately went out and bought the double cassette tape of the Original London Cast, and until about 2000 played it to bits everywhere, especially in the car. When it died I bought the double CD and now it resides on the USB stick I keep in the car. What I love about the original cast is that they peformed this song exactly how they sang it on stage - sheer professionalism.

[@musicalmagpie741]

The lovely Bonnie Langford! A great talent in British Theatre and TV - she was even in the film of Bugsy Malone. She was totally made for the original production of CATS. Think of the talent in that first cast - Bonnie, Wayne Sleep, Sarah Brightman, Brian Blessed, Paul Nicholas... the list goes on. The original London production was the only place to see CATS. It has become so ‘Disneyfied’ over the years people think the original costumes are too strange. I love how abstract they used to look before the whiskers and tons of greasepaint.

[@RossM3838]

Finola hughs as Victoria don’t forget. She was later patty on charmed and in general hospital. I only wish general hospital would have her dance more.

[@musicalmagpie741]

@@RossM3838 excellent point! Sorry for the oversight. Her performance of the white cat’s solo dance on An Evening With Andrew Lloyd Webber is stunning!

[@foxtatertot]

I love this version so much but I totally prefer the 1998 version.. For a few reasons. The 1998 version has cuter costumes. The 1998 version is so much more catchier.. The original song doesn't really fit with the rest of the songs in Cats. And also I know that the 1998 version is like the 1983 Broadway version, but the 1998 version actually has Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer singing about themselves like in this version..

[@craigevans4694]

And then she went off to join The Doctor....

[@dijrghgewr8g]

Do you think the reason they couldn't have Mel and k9 in doctor who at the same time is cause Mel is secretly a cat so they wouldn't get along?

[@dijrghgewr8g]

speaking of which, the cats in cats do remind me of Catkind, you know the cat people from new savannah

[@RossM3838]

Dr who took no advantage of bonnie’s real abilities. It’s like having little Richard come to your home and having him fix your car.

[@horrormgirl4979]

Wow this looks so ancient but AMAZING!!!

[@zimbalore]

I love the oldschoolness of this :) But I'm just so grown together with the film version that it's the "original" for me. This is kind of so mysterious, if you know what I mean, because this has been the first version and now they don't use it anymore.

[@littlesongbird1]

@LaurLaurtheNEKO No. Its a matter of opinion. I Like the original london cast because the costumes left more up to the imagination and made you pay more attention to their dancing/movement/ etc. You know Bonnie was only 16 when she was casted in this role?

[@pinkfeiry]

It's INSANE how different the original song was more Jassy and less comedic.

[@rorschach4453]

pinkfeiry It is good... But I’m glad we have the version we have today! It is far more memorable. It was stuck in my head nonstop the first time I heart it!! XD

[@bcboo]

That was amazing! Excuse me while I have an Etcetera fangirl moment

[@jellicledwwfan]

I officially can't do Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer anymore without saying 'luck' like Bonnie did and puffing up my cheeks after hurricane.

[@kanumbra]

it's definitely changed over the years into a much catchier song in my opinion. i love seeing how far its come though, the costumes and choreo too.

[@drayiskewl]

I love that even though it's changed there's still bits of the old choreography, and the iconic Rumple jumping into Mungo's arms on his hip is still the same. Also there's something to say about the movie using this version of the music rather than the version most people are used to (this whole thing is in 4/4 while the version from at least 83 on ward has parts that are in 7/8). I think that they could have made it work in the movie but something wasn't communicated properly and this song was sorta killed in the movie. Sad because I quite enjoy this recording

[@davidbuchan6877]

This is the best version, it’s got a better tune

[@amyclarke41]

bonnie was a great cat pity she wasn't purrfect in dr who

[@Mur10050]

I love this version and 1998's version very much! Bonnie was only 17 years old! She and Jo Gibb are best Rumpleteazer! ❤️ But John Tornton died in 1993. 😔

[@honey.r0se390]

Oh. So this is what the 2020 version is based off of

[@vger91]

Wow, i wish tours now a days would try this version. It's so cool and the dancing is awesome. I love the guy who plays Jerrie

[@Mur10050]

His name is John Tornton and unfortunately, he died in 2009.

[@Mur10050]

@Andrew Brooking oh, I'm sorry:( Now I know it

[@onemercilessming1342]

The Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer routine has changed quite a bit from the original cast. So has the tune they sing. It's much more athletic than it was originally and the tune is more robust.

[@EverBorna]

I love both versions but I find this old version better, but again: I like both. :)

[@k303]

This is different from the 1998 movie version but I love both versions!!

[@michaeloharte8420]

What gives you the right to decide what a true fan is? And not everyone has the chance or the money to see the show live ...

[@limesquared]

This is not the original theater. I saw the London version in 1983 which was not quite 1981. The show I saw did not have Elaine Paige but it had those two and I thought they were the best characters in the show..ohhh... I love them!

[@Mur10050]

К сожалению, Джон Торнтон, игравший Мангоджерри, уже умер. Земля ему пухом.

[@onelove46664]

rumpleteazer sounds like shirley temple

[@Maddog652]

I like this one better than any other it has more of a Jazz feel which is what I like.

[@Spidey23girl]

Is it just me or does Teazer sound way younger than Mungo in this version?

[@foxtatertot]

Rumpleteazer was only about 17 in 1981, and while Mungojerrie was 37 in 1981 so Teazer was 20 years younger than Mungojerrie so yes, Teazer is way younger than Mungo.

[@aheartlikethesea]

I love both versions

[@vincentmcgrath4179]

It was great in the new London theatre the stage here doesn't do it justice

[@dijrghgewr8g]

its funny for me because i am both a musicals nerd and a doctor who nerd, so those two sides of me are constantly fighting over whether i like bonnie or not

[@MacavitysSweetheart]

I love this! Rumpleteazer is so cute! And to the person who said the DVD is better (the DVD is good) but this is so much better!

[@littlesongbird1]

Yes, a lot of the dancing is the same. This song has undergone a lot of changes through the years especially when it came to broadway and misto sang it while two cats did a pantomine.

[@jwg5774]

Bonnie Langeford was only seventeen when she did CATS, still just a kid really.

[@XxMissNoNamexX]

Eh...It was great, but I like the newer one better. In the newer one, they make them seem much more lower-class-kinda-stupid-theives. (NOT hating on them, they're my faveorite!) It's the music, I think that makes the new one. Slow and stupid...I mean, slow and steady! xD

[@VelvetteTheBackboneOfTheVees]

Any version is better than the 2019 one

[@ValtronW]

Watching the DVD and seeing the show are two COMPLETELY different experiences.

[@seorikkuns]

no i’m not crying, you are

[@cornpops6255]

this version of this song is so much more better than the new one. these costumes aren't good to me. and i like the choreography in both versions.

[@MacavitysSweetheart]

So does rumpleteazer have a crush on him or is she just impressed by her brother...hmmmm....

[@jaredvecchio]

Kacie Harris Just admiring her brother

[@MarkvanBeelen]

In our production we were taught that she just admired him. We did not get told to play related as brother and sister. I mainly saw her as my best friend. Definitely not as twins, which is a suggestion I read about a lot as well. The "special" costume for the number is indeed similar, as are their wigs and make-up, but their basic costumes are not. I don't know why..

[@torineal2103]

God blessed them with a gift! May they continue to use that gift to glorify the Lord Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone everywhere!! 💕

[@katielawrence5420]

I love John Thornton and Bonnie Langford.

[@ihatemyname2816]

Katie Lawrence Ive seen your comments everywhere The format is always the same what’s like the deal

[@doesyomamaknowtho1468]

Watching this the first time and you wouldn't guess they where actual dancers till around the 2 minute mark. Then it gets good 😅😪

[@hsmrox900]

This is my version! :) I didn't even know there was another version till I watched the movie and was liek "Whaaa??" To me this version's better cause I know it....and I LOVE Bonnie!! So yeah there's my 2 cents

[@cheezesandwhich]

Uhh i think i will stick with the 2019 version and the acctual musical...

[@cheezesandwhich]

No offence

[@Arielledominica]

This is actually bad in my opinion lol the VHS version the original is better than this junk 😆. Def check the original out.

[@bowiebeebuzzbuzz5419]

i mean this is from the actual musical lol these two were the original mungo and rumple!

[@thescunge.]

Was this filmed with a landline?

[@kanumbra]

i like the version they have now i LOT better.

[@kingpinballer242]

This sounds like the version the 2019 movie decided to base theirs off of...curious mate

[@mst3kanita]

Mungojerrie doesn’t even look like a cat 😹

[@Elizabeth-mj5br]

Oh this is the version in the new movie

[@gralexa07]

I actually also prefer the Video Version in 1998, Like rebbyvixen said I'm used to it. And yah this is kinda weird and strange..... very....

[@grahamlake9728]

Just found this - Soooo much better than the later version which simply does not flow! ALW what did you do to it?

[@Emmaishness]

I prefer the song when it was changed tbh, but it's just cause I'm used to that.

[@sausageyman]

I LOVE BOTH OF THESE VERSIONS SO MUCH :D

[@JulianaRumple]

i get all sorts of feels and love whenever i watch this. i just love the slower and jazzy version of the song.

[@12Toodles12]

You know what, forget my other comment this one is way better!

[@MakiaLink]

huh..I bought the cd of the production they did and I've been wondering what their dance looked like...Nifty!

[@littlesongbird1]

Oh my gosh this is awesome! Thanks for uploading! I have this song this version uploaded under my account!

[@asimmervideo]

i like the dvd better!

[@secretagenttigress]

She is so agile

[@thebradybunchlover]

Very rare! LOVE it! :D Thanks!

[@littlesongbird1]

its okay by comment that you commented on was suppose to be a reply to some one else but they removed their comment. Hence the confusion no need to be sorry. :)

[@fergiemich05]

ohh common! this is not another version of cats, this is the original version! if this was not created before you probably cant have the actual mungo and rumple

[@ikozumi]

This is actually the origional, it was suposed to sound t\like this in london! wow, i cant believe it but rumpleteasers voice got even more annoying!

[@littlesongbird1]

It may have been later on but I have pictures from the Original broadway cast and it was two characters dressed up doing a pantomine.

[@littlesongbird1]

@Spidey23girl Perhaps...the actress playing her was I believe only 16. I think in this one they are meant to be siblings.

[@sakura7haruno7ninja]

I prefer the video version. This isnt bad thought; The costumes on the video versions are way better.

[@meowool]

victoria looks so different at the start.

[@karenbevan2454]

Best version

[@Mary-op9oj]

(I'm on my sister's account) I know that! I have seen the show live but not everyone can and the DVD is the only thing they have. And how does liking a different version of a song make you a fake fan?

[@littlesongbird1]

I know the original cast was in london. That comment was for some one who saying something about the broadway cast.

[@JohanMsWorld]

I like the never version better. And Ive begin to think that cats looks a bit unfinished with wigs and make up... Johan.

[@12Toodles12]

I love it because it's the original version, but I do find the new version catchier. I didn't really get the beat of this one.

[@SapphireRapgirl124]

this is the originalversion of the song aint it? I like it!!! Its diffrent from the movie and I kinda mess this version but the other is good too! Both are!!!

[@sagadeeventos]

This is 12/8 and in the middle is 7/8. Jazzy.

[@AlucardRawks]

@NintendogsRox01 -A- Wow... Take it this is coming from a professional no??

[@radarcivilian]

they don't look much like cats

[@smellmych33z]

this is the original cast which was in LONDON.

[@charlotteemilyreal]

-this quality tho-

[@ByMakeupForever]

@gcibbarelli duh, this is from i like the 90's( or close to that) so it is not crystal clear

[@thewall2636]

I prefer the version now

[@hornyrealtor]

Same

[@MEB-n4m]

well....this version is only....estrange.....

[@smellmych33z]

oh ok, I'm sorry

[@tommino01]

I don't like this at all! Why to ruin a cool Song!?!

[@ladyjennyanytime5195]

as others have said on here its the original London version fro 1981 & it stayed that way over here until about 1995 when they changed it to the Broadway & European version that you're more familiar with that they use in the dvd film.

[@TheMoonPower]

...this is the original one.

[@battywattywoo]

Would you believe, circa 1984 both my dear parents would cheer for the silly Spit the Dog, and jeer this lovely, beautiful "cat", Bonnie Langford? Well, I'm glad tastes aren't always inherited.

[@roxi1adi]

what is she doin? 1:52

[@e-liz9451]

i like this version but i think the choreography was a little to upbeat for this more jazzy version of this song

[@ByMakeupForever]

@ByMakeupForever lol i mean 80's

[@gcibbarelli]

its kinda blurry