| Gus (The Theatre Cat) |
| Gus (the theater cat) Nicknames: Gus is his nickname� his real name is Asparagus, but that�s such a fuss to pronounce. He�s not the same cat as Asparagus in the film , though. Age: Elder Family: Asparagus (son,) Physical Appearance: Mostly gray and pale brown. �His coat�s very shabby, as thin as a rake, and he suffers from palsy, which makes his paws shake.� His voice trembles and he�s almost as dilapidated as Grizabella. The Naming of Gus: (GUSS) Gus is normally short for Augustus, a name meaning venerable or majestic, but this one is short for Asparagus. Asparagus is a green vegetable which grows in stalks. (See also ASPARAGUS) Description: Gus was once a great actor, but has since too old for the theater. His greatest �creation� as an actor was Fireforfiddle, the Fiend of the Fell. During his song, he sees a vision of this great creation and thinks of his younger days. Memorable Quote: �And I said, �These kittens, they do not get trained as we did in the days when Victoria reigned.�� - �Gus: The Theater Cat.� People who have played Gus: Sir John Mills (film.) Stephen Hanan (OB,) Stephan Tate (OL,) John Dewar (BA,) Grant Smith (OA), Stephen Fisher (CRAC) |
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