The Addams Family - A New Musical

The Addams Family

Since their formation in 2008, this group's production of various musicals has been of a very high standard, often resulting in their being nominated for awards. This particular show was chosen by GYTS to mark their 10th Anniversary and what a highly entertaining presentation they enacted. This modern show has great new songs with lyrics that make them very much a part of the story line and not just “fillers”; the dialogue, containing much wit and humour, was delivered with great clarity.  

The plot involves the extended Addams family that exists quite happily in the after-life until eighteen years old Wednesday Addams (Natalie Rowe) falls in love with Lucas Beineke (Marcus Attia-Eason), a really nice young guy who lives in the real world. The couple wish to get married but what should be a cause for celebration becomes an issue that causes much friction between Wednesday’s parents, Gomez (Lewis Fitt) and Morticia (Orla Tagg). When Lucas, together with his parents, Alice (Caitlin Cox) and Mal (Stevie Catney) visit the Addams’ estate to become better acquainted, the situation deteriorates further; even Wenesday’s young brother, Pugsley (Holly Mcdonald Harris) feels neglected and in a duet, begs big sister to torture him once more! Grandma (Charlotte Morris) did well to make all her movements on stage replicate those of someone of a great age. The avuncular Uncle Fester (Billy Baxter) displayed his soft side well particularly in his song “The moon and me”. Lurch (Joe Zalas) was the perfect example of a quietly attentive butler. All the principals were well cast and received excellent support from a chorus of sixteen ancestors, all with different histories, who were attired in costumes appropriate to their respective backgrounds.

Director Kayleigh Hunt has ambitions to pursue a career in Theatre Directing and her work on this production showed much promise. Megan Wynn, as producer, was responsible for a major contribution to this successful event, as was the very efficient Back Stage team. The Musical Director, Eloise Simpson, ensured that the catchy tunes and vocals were delivered to a very high standard. Beth Oliver performed an exquisite ballet sequence in her role as the Ballerina Ancestor, as well devising the choreography for the show, together with the assistance of Kacey Hall.

Congratulations to all who were involved in this wonderful team effort.                                     

 

 

 

 

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