Rum Tum Tugger

Rum Tum Tugger
Rum Tum Tugger
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats / Cats character
Created by	T. S. Eliot
Portrayed by	Paul Nicholas (musical; West End 1981); Terrence Mann (musical; Broadway 1982); John Partridge (1998 film); Andy Karl (musical; 4th US tour); Jason Derulo (2019 film);
In-universe information
Species	Cat (Maine Coon)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jellicle cats

Rum Tum Tugger is one of the many feline characters in the 1939 poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, and in the 1981 musical Cats which is based on Eliot's book. Rum Tum Tugger is a rebellious Jellicle cat who loves to be the center of attention.

The role of Rum Tum Tugger was originated by Paul Nicholas on the West End in 1981, and by Terrence Mann on Broadway in 1982. Then, in the 1998 video production, he was performed by John Partridge. Jason Derulo portrayed Rum Tum Tugger in the 2019 film adaptation.

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