Cats - Munkustrap (Shiki Theatre Company)Munkustrap · Shiki Theatre Company

This figure depicts Munkustrap from CATS, produced by the Shiki Theatre Company, the renowned Japanese theatrical troupe that has staged the musical continuously for over 30 years. Standing approximately 93 mm tall, the figure represents one of the beloved feline characters from the long-running production. CATS is set in a junkyard under the light of a full moon, where the Jellicle Cats gather for their annual Jellicle Ball. On this special night, the elderly leader Old Deuteronomy chooses the purest cat among them to be reborn into a new Jellicle life in heaven. Munkustrap serves as the storyteller and protector of the tribe, narrating key moments and guiding the other cats through the evening's events. The Shiki Theatre Company's production is notable for its Japanese-influenced staging that has developed independently from Western productions while maintaining replica status, with the audience immersed in the junkyard setting alongside the performers. The figure captures Munkustrap's distinctive costume and makeup as realized in the Shiki production, reflecting the detailed character design that has evolved through the company's decades-long run.