WEST End performer Alice Fearn will play the role of Grizabella in a production of CATS at Llandudno’s Venue Cymru from December 1–5.

The production has been directed and choreographed by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre artistic director Drew McOnie, and has been on tour across the UK since early October.

Fearn's credits include Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, EastEnders, Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, Alice in Wonderland, Mamma Mia and Pirates of the Caribbean.

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She said: “Grizabella is one of those roles I had on my ‘dream’ list.

“The chance to be a part of this huge CATS legacy and get the opportunity to sing one of the most iconic scores ever written is something I will cherish forever.”

Fearn will play Grizabella at a number of venues across the tour, and is sharing the role with Louise Dearman (Wicked, Evita) and Rachael Wooding (CATS, We Will Rock You and Starlight Express).

CATS is one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, having originally premiered at the New London Theatre in 1981, where it played for 21 years and almost 9,000 performances.

The production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical.

In 1983, the Broadway production, which ran for 18 years, became the recipient of seven Tony awards, including best musical.

Since its world premiere, CATS has been presented in more than 54 countries, has been translated into 23 languages and has been seen by more than 77 million people worldwide.

The Broadway cast recording won a Grammy Award for best cast album.

Joining Drew McOnie on the creative team are Sami Fendall (set, costume and wigs designer); Jessica Hung Han Yun (lighting designer); Adam Fisher (sound designer); Guy Common (makeup designer); Ingrid Mackinnon (intimacy director); Kev McCurdy (fight director); Will Burton (casting director) and Alex Parker (musical supervisor).