Bombalurina
| Bombalurina | |
|---|---|
Rosemarie Ford as Bombalurina in Cats | |
| First appearance | Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats |
| Created by | T. S. Eliot |
| Portrayed by | See below |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Cat |
| Gender | Female |
Bombalurina is a principal character in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. The musical is an adaptation of T. S. Eliot's 1939 poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, and the character's name is given in the poem "The Naming of Cats". Bombalurina is a flirtatious, confident female and mischievous cat with a distinct red coat. The role was originated by Geraldine Gardner in the West End in 1981, and by Donna King on Broadway in 1982. In the 2019 film adaptation, she is played by Taylor Swift.