The Addams Family

Based on the iconic and ghoulish American family originally created by cartoonist Charles Addams, this production brought their spooky charm and eccentric personalities to life. Brian Toward was perfectly cast as Gomez Addams, commanding the stage with flamboyant charm and charisma. His singing was impressive in both clarity and tone, making the character vivid and engaging. Opposite him, Nicole Campbell delivered a poised and captivating performance as Morticia. She masterfully captured Morticia’s cool, composed temperament through nuanced acting, graceful dancing, and expressive singing. Together, she and Gomez delivered a superb rendition of "Tango de Amor" with elegance and style. Ross McGhee gave an upbeat and comedic portrayal of the eccentric Uncle Fester, shining particularly in his performances of “The Moon and Me” and “But Love” alongside the female ancestors. His performance added warmth and humour.  Nicole Thomson delivered a powerful performance as Wednesday Addams, bringing both intensity and emotional depth to the iconic role. Her chemistry with Jamie McCaw, who gave a strong and heartfelt performance as the ‘normal’ Lukas Beineke, added richness and authenticity to the unlikely romance at the heart of the story. Equally entertaining were Katy Angus and Barry Carruthers as Alice and Mal Beineke. Their comedic timing, and expressive characterisation added great charm and humour to the production. Cathy Taylor provided an excellent portrayal of Grandma Addams, the eccentric matriarch. Mark Kent was equally strong as the ever-silent butler, Lurch, commanding attention with every slow-motion movement and perfectly timed groan. Young Alfie Campbell impressed in the role of Pugsley Addams, giving an outstanding and assured performance. He particularly shone in his confident and spirited rendition of “What If”. The ensemble of ancestors maintained character and energy throughout the show, adding atmosphere and visual intrigue. The production had a great stage set with creative and effective lighting design. The makeup and costumes were equally impressive, perfectly complementing the characters. Credit must be given to Roy McGregor for his vision and overall direction, Jack Thomson for musical direction and leading a well-balanced orchestra, and Laura Murray for inventive and engaging choreography. Collectively, their efforts brought this weird and wonderful world to life in what was a superb production.

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