See Cats In Lisbon With Arteh®

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 07, 2006 – Lisbon 30 September, 2006 – The world’s most famous musical, Cats, will be back in Lisbon at the Recreios Coliseum. The Portuguese population has anxiously awaited this return, for two years, as the 6 week performance flew by and many missed the opportunity to catch the show.

After being present in over 20 countries, performing live in more than 250 cities, and attracting 115 thousand spectators two years ago in Lisbon, Porto received this Box Office hit for the very first time.

Since Cats’s debut in London, 1981, the show has practically toured the world, having been translated in 10 different languages, winning 7 Tony Awards and one Grammy, amongst others. Reasons of success are explained by the excellent cast, where each interpretation has a personal touch, the unforgettable music that accompanies the story, Memory for example, and the appealing theme.

Based on the Old Possum´s Book of Practical Cats by TS Eliot, the musical tells the story of Grizabella the cat who finely returns to her family after abandoning them to discover other “worlds”.

The story is centered within a group of cats that get together “on a very special night” to discuss which one of them may get a new life in the mystical land of Heavyside Layer.

About Lisbon

All year around, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Lisbon is sure to keep you up and about no mater what your taste, preference or pleasure!

Lisbon spreads along the right bank of the Tagus River, its downtown, the Baixa, is located in the 18th-century area around Rossio. East of the arcade Praça do Comércio, are the medieval quarters of Alfama and Mouraria, crowned by the magnificent St. George's Castle.

To the west lie Bairro Alto and Madragoa, with their typical streets, and on the western extreme is Belém, with its Belém Tower, (the sentinel over the Tagus River that protects the entrance into Lisbon), the Jerónimos Monastery (masterpieces of Manueline Architecture and classified in UNESCO's International Heritage list) and the Cultural Centre of Belém.

To complete the experience and extend sensations in an unforgettable manner, ARTEH® has some of the best charming hotels of the region for an accommodation that is guaranteed to prolong the show’s magical emotions.

Hotel Aviz

Experience modern Lisbon with refinement of the past.

Well in the centre of Lisbon, the new Hotel Aviz maintains the spirit of the Picoas Palace that had once been its home and symbolised the romantic 1940s Lisbon. Kings, movie actors, spies and the cream of society at the time all came through this hotel due to its reputation of having the most luxurious service and the best kitchen.

Bairro Alto Hotel

A reference to luxury in the historical and cultural centre of Lisbon.

With its eyes set on Luís de Camões Square and very close to the São Carlos National Theatre in Lisbon the luxurious and cosmopolitan Bairro Alto Hotel is implanted into the former Grand Hotel de l’ Europe, where most of the renowned European artists once stayed during the 19th and 20th century.

Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Experience the atmosphere, the character and the tradition of a hotel dedicated to wellbeing.

Located next to the cosmopolitan Avenida da Liberdade, its eyes set on the Botanical Gardens, is the classical Hotel Lisboa Plaza, an icon of hospitality and heritage in the city of Lisbon.

Palácio Belmonte

Enjoy reading a book while occasionally watching the city of Lisbon from its roof tops.

Lisbon’s most ancient palace, the “Palácio Belmonte”, is set in the historical city centre on the hill of the São Jorge Castle.

Pestana Palace

Make yourself at home in an atmosphere of luxury, refinement and history.

Located in one of the most tranquil areas of Lisbon the Pestana Palace Hotel was born from the restoration and refurbishment of the former Marquês de Valle Flôr Palace dated from the 19th century and classified as a national monument.

Hotel Britania

Relive the refinement of the past and make your own history.

The Hotel Britania can be found in a 1940’s building designed by Cassiano Branco, renowned contemporary architect. The set of many stories, of heated conversations between the intellectuals and artists of the time, and of war time conspiracies featuring diplomats and spies, this hotel is worthy of your stay.