'CATS' Musical Rehearsal, New London Theatre, West End, London. 1994

[@beckiejbrown]

Oh Richard, this is a side to you that I've never seen before.... and I love it!

[@stephanieoneil99]

So thrilled to have found this - didn't think there was any footage from when I was in the cast - thank you so much : ) What lovely memories , ha ha like what I've done there: "memories" .

[@nicholecosplays9817]

what cat did you play

[@ladyjennyanytime5195]

@@nicholecosplays9817 Stephanie was Jennyanydots if i remember correctly. :-)

[@catwomanpl1]

I can't, literally, take my eyes off of him... meaning Richard Armitage, of course :)

[@limonali]

Wow he is an AMAZING DANCER. I am simply blown away by the totality of his talent.

[@patriciasalyers9875]

God has been GOOD to Richard

[@meagab11]

i looked up this cast it's the november 1994 cast Richard Armitage would've been 23 or 22 at the time and did anyone else notice Tony Timberlake in the video.

[@mmgringoire2]

This is great but I just can't take my eyes off the majestic cat ;) This is amazing. Thank you for posting this. Just when I think I can't love Richard more I find him doing something else amazing and talented.

[@patriciasalyers9875]

I agree

[@TheKathrynGaul]

@TheatreDude267 hehe, nobody's perfect and you have a very good excuse for forgetting - it was a while ago! I'm just so grateful that you've uploaded these clips and I'm sure Richard's other fans are too! I have a 1998 DVD of "Cats" - Richard is listed in the credits as "swing". I had never seen that term before so I'm guessing it means he was on standby, just in case one of the male cast members couldn't go on for some reason?

[@TheKathrynGaul]

@JaneChiara Yes, that iIS Richard Armitage in this particular video. He understudied Macavity as well as a couple of other parts. No other guy there is 6' 2'' tall! He was 22 years old at the time and was a part of "Cats" for about 18 months prior to his attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. from 1995 to 1998.

[@kaciebroadfield262]

I'm so happy Etcetera was in it then. They removed her from all professional productions.

[@MayraLerma]

beyond impressed ....I am in awe of his numerous talents ....

[@jbrockmam]

I can't, I can't do this anymore. Richard Armitage was in Cats. That's it, it is literally imopossible for this man to be anymore perfect. Thanks a lot Richard, you have officially ruined my life with your insane amount of perfection. I hope you are satisfied.

[@CippyCioppyMiaMiao]

the tallest guy :D the first on stage at the beginning wearing a blue top...greaat dancer!

[@ladycplum]

Just when I thought Richard Armitage could not possibly get any closer to perfection....I was a dancer for 25 years, I was never as limber as he was!!!!

[@Justyna240266]

Yes, especially in Thorin's costume !!!

[@pallafox]

If only all actors were as talented as him.

[@jellicletoms1175]

this is awesome, they should totally do the revival that they are considering

[@Justyna240266]

MANY THANKS!!! I will send you the link to the result of my cut :-). Let me know PLEEEAAASE when Macavity Fight will be ready :-). GREETINGS.

[@abbey22]

oh my god, Kimberley Partridge and the best cast ever!!!!

[@lauriethelemon]

I would pay so much to see Richard Armitage do this now

[@skylarkennedy4525]

In London or are you just a video company or just like an actual person who was part of the dance company cats for the year 1994?

[@Justyna240266]

By yourself :-) ?!!!!!! Can I use them to cut and explain to polish fans of Richard Armitage about his early career? I will mark that YOU are the author of this precious footage, of course. Thanks

[@MassEffectgrandia2]

Wait, nevermind....at 3:08 when they are all gathered in the center, you get a close up and that is definitely him

[@JaneChiara]

Thanks TheatreDude, and do you have something in which Richard Armitage play ? I don't know some picture, or anothre video .. I knew that he played in 1994, isn't it? Thank you very very much! Chiara

[@TheMrsGeorgeHarrison]

Long, black hair, blue tank-top, grey leg warmers, he's in the center of the group around 3:08 ...I wonder if that outfit embarrasses him now?

[@AdirondackRuby]

i think he looks amazing. but honestly, who doesn't regret the things they wore in 1994? ya know, not counting people who weren't born yet.

[@Justyna240266]

Thanks a lot for this footage!!!!! I thought that Richard couldn't amaze me more and - here we are! I think that he was just to high to continue this direction - thank God - we can have him as Thorin now!

[@SuperTrueblood101]

Richard as a cat...before finding out he took part of the musical I just though of siberian dressed up as Thorin

[@MCDBmusic82]

Can you post a video of the overture? I heard the stage was on a revolve in this production. Would love to see it in action!

[@JaneChiara]

ps: the man who play with black hair tied and blue singlet, really isn't he?

[@stephanieoneil99]

@Schulzman94 Hay I'd like to see Gumbie cat as well , it was me !!! I'd love to see it : ) xx

[@jenniferrabe4972]

Wow this is awesome!! Cats is my favorite musical

[@vampiresoldier05]

I can’t get over Tony’s hair!! Lol

[@kamwrites]

Munkustrap looks a bit like a young Christopher Reeve.

[@Justyna240266]

Dear TheatreDude267 ! ! How did you get this footage?

[@MassEffectgrandia2]

Really.... wow, I did not recognize him :P

[@JaneChiara]

IS Macavity played by Richard Armitage??

[@chrissi2810]

is Jemima played by Kimberley Partridge on this video?

[@fairymay1111111]

play a game. Spot Richard Armitage?

[@otomodachifan]

Do you have the full show?

[@chrissi2810]

okay, thank you...:)

[@MassEffectgrandia2]

Which one is Richard Armitage?

[@danielasampaio1076]

I'm in tears, thats just beautiful...

[@stephanieoneil99]

@loopylupin09 yes x

[@lauriejames789]

He played Macavity.

[@abbey22]

by the way, can probably name entire cast as I saw these guys so many times.

[@heresfrankbetches921]

abbey22 who is munkustrap?

[@gracebrady3162]

I can't wait to see it :)

[@SuperTrueblood101]

Also does anyone know the name of which kitty he played?

[@alextirrell]

Is this mirrored?

[@hardyboystakergirl]

richard armitage is in this

[@alexwardify]

who is playing munkustrap? :)

[@courtneyshaw9156]

Just saw my dad again in this video I love it xx

[@heresfrankbetches921]

Courtney Shaw whois he?

[@marim.710]

Why should that outfit embarass him now? I think he looks just like a dancer and a very hot one!

[@TheKathrynGaul]

@TheatreDude267 Please see my reply to JaneChiara above