The Addams Family
Everyone's favourite kooky and spooky family are back in this spectacular and hilarious musical comedy.
About The Addams Family
Everyone's favourite kooky and spooky family are back in this spectacular and hilarious musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, with music and lyrics by TONY AWARD nominated Andrew Lippa, starring Samantha Womack as Morticia and Cameron Blakely as Gomez.
In this heart-warming story of love, family and friendship, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret - she's fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family!
Featuring a live orchestra and extraordinary original score THE ADDAMS FAMILY is sure to entertain whether you are 12 or 312.
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE. Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA. Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS. Presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Please note the production images are from the 2017 production.
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