Jellylorum
| Jellylorum | |
|---|---|
Susan Jane Tanner as Jellylorum. | |
| Created by | T. S. Eliot |
| Portrayed by | Susan Jane Tanner (London, video) Bonnie Simmons (Broadway) Shereen Pimentel (Off-Broadway) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Cat |
| Gender | Female |
Jellylorum is a principal character in the musical Cats. One of the Jellicle cats, she is usually portrayed as a motherly caretaker and is principally a vocalist. The musical is based on the 1939 collection of poems by T. S. Eliot from Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, and Jellylorum is named after the poet's own cat.
The role of Jellylorum originated with Susan Jane Tanner in the West End in 1981, and with Bonnie Simmons on Broadway in 1982. Freya Rowley played Jellylorum in the 2019 film adaptation.