Alonzostrap

Alonzostrap is the slash ship between Alonzo and Munkustrap from the Cats fandom.

Canon
Alonzo is Munkustrap's second in command among the Jelicles. Throughout the show, Alonzo is often by Munkustraps side, being incredibly loyal and taking instruction from him. Including often copying his movements during dances. During the 2016 revival, the two will call Tugger a "terrible bore", both clearly not impressed by him. In the Vienna production, Alonzo is often seen cuddling up to Munkustrap in the background. When Munkustrap leads the Jelicle's in putting on "Peaks and the Pollicles", Alonzo will play the part of the Rumpus Cat. Munkustrap will often get annoyed with Alonzo's portrayal, just like he does with most of the other cats. Though he keeps his frustration to a minimum. The two end up teaming up to fight off Macavity when he tries to kidnap Demeter. Alonzo rushing her to the side while Munkustrap physically fights him.

Fanon
Alonzostrap is a more common pairing in the Cats fandom. Though it is still smaller, due to them having more background interactions that main ones. Their one of the more well known ships that don't have a song that features them both. Alonzo also having a smaller role in the show also makes it harder to spot their interactions in some shows. As it also means that Alonzo has less of an obvious personality than many other cats. Though that depends on the production people end up seeing. Even in fics where the two aren't shipped, focus is still brought to their relationship of leader and second. Many fic writers having Alonzo take over for Munkustrap when he's not available for leadership.

On AO3, Alonzostrap is the most written ship for Alonzo and the third most written for Munkustrap. It is also the fifth most written ship in the Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber tag. There are currently 65 written works.

Fandom

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Variations

 * Demelonzostrap refers to the ship between Demeter, Alonzo and Munkustrap