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Local<strong>Talk</strong>Katz andCultural ShowThe mere mention of a cat showconjures images of felines in all shapes,sizes and colours. DBKU’s Cat Museumis proud to showcase a different typeof cat for its “Katz & Cultural Show.”Those who are familiar with theAndrew Lloyd Webber musical “Cats”will know that it is one of the mostpopular shows of all time havingbeen performed around the world innumerous productions. In Kuching wehave our very own version, called“Katz.”Those familiar with “Old Possum’s Bookof Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot will knowthat it was the inspiration for themusical “Cats.” In fact all the names ofthe cats were taken directly from thatbook of poetry. Names like Rum TumTugger, Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer,Macavity the Mystery Cat, and MisterMistoffelees, all came from Eliot’s mightypen. Those wanting a name for their newcat should read his poem, “The Namingof the Cats.” Or if a little more cattyinspiration is needed, it’s sure to be foundat the Cat Museum.Kuching means cat in English. So it’ssafe to say that the locals know a thingor two about cats. “Katz” is a culturaldance show tailor-made for cat lovers.Every Saturday at 1:30pm the 15-strong troupe will perform creativeethnic and modern dances at the DBKUAuditorium. The audience is in for atreat the minute the feline-like dancerscrawl onto the stage from all corners ofthe auditorium. In their cat make-upand costumes they conjure up imagesof Eliot’s poems. In fact each cat comeswith his/her own unique character andmovement attached.The welcome dance opens the show.This is followed by the Orang Uludance and the Samba dance. Thegrand finale is a combination ofSarawak traditional dances given acreative twist. “Katz” promises tomesmerise young and old alike withits infusion of energetic dancing andexotic music. Tickets for the show canbe purchased at the Cat Museum.Cameras are allowed. At the end ofthe show, there are photo sessionsand members of the audience arewelcome to pose with the Katz troupe.For further information please call6 082 446688 Ext. 805.For further information, please contact:Kuching North City Hall (DBKU)Cat MuseumBukit Siol, Jalan Semariang, Petra Jaya93050 Kuching, Sarawak, MalaysiaTel: 6 082 446688 Fax: 6 082 446414Website: www.dbku.gov.myEmail: catmuseum@dbku.gov.myApr-Jun<strong>2007</strong>Kuching<strong>Talk</strong> 7
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