Question: An Australian TV show host appeared in the stage production of Cats in the role of one of the feline characters who also appeared in the poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, which was written by who?
Sentence (from "Jeff Phillips (singer)"): From July 1985 to October 1987 he appeared in the Australian stage production of "Cats" in the role of Rum Tum Tugger in both the Sydney run and the Melbourne season; he also performed on the original Australian cast album.
Relevant evidence: Yes