{"id":22810,"date":"2013-05-17T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2013-05-17T02:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=22810"},"modified":"2015-03-25T08:45:39","modified_gmt":"2015-03-24T22:45:39","slug":"theyre-creepy-theyre-kooky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/theyre-creepy-theyre-kooky\/","title":{"rendered":"They\u2019re creepy & they\u2019re kooky…"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re a child of the \u201890\u2019s, I don\u2019t want to freak you out, but did you know The Addams Family <\/em>movie (starring Christina Ricci and Anjelica Huston, among others) came out in 1991? That\u2019s more than two whole decades ago!!<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
That slightly depressing realisation was more than enough to inspire me to create some new memories of the creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky characters and I didn\u2019t have to look further than the Australian premiere of The Addams Family musical in Sydney.<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

Calling the iconic Capitol Theatre home (a perfect fit for the gothic family), the show begins with that theme song we all know and love (da da da dum \u2013 click click!)<\/em> and the extravagant red curtain is pulled open by the familiar character of Thing (a disembodied hand for anyone not in the know).<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

Best described as a rom-com (don\u2019t let that put you off fellas), we\u2019re introduced into the frightfully delightful world of the Addams Family. An all grown-up Wednesday Addams (played to perfection by Teagan Wouters) has fallen in love with Lucas (Tim Maddren of Hi-5 fame), a \u2018normal\u2019 guy from a wholesome, conservative family. When he and his parents are invited to dinner at the Addam\u2019s New York mansion, Wednesday begs her family to act normal but, you guessed it, things don\u2019t go quite to plan.<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

It might be a familiar storyline but it\u2019s kept surprisingly fresh with witty one-liners, quirky gags (keep an eye out for Wednesday and Pugsly sharing some quality sibling time) and original songs. In fact part of the musical\u2019s charm is that it doesn\u2019t take itself too seriously. Throw in a touch of dancing – it wouldn\u2019t be the Addams Family without Gomez and Morticia doing a tango \u2013 and you\u2019ve got the complete package.<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

The cast is undeniably strong. Being quite a fan of hit TV show Offspring,<\/em> it takes a little while to get used to John Waters in the role of Gomez Addams but he nails it, complete with Spanish accent, big heart, charm and romantic gestures. Chloe Dallimore epitomises Morticia Addams, bringing a sexy elegance as she slinks effortlessly around the stage. Favourites including Uncle Fester (Russell Dykstra), Grandma (Meredith O\u2019Reilly) and Lurch (Ben Hudson) add to the sense of familiarity.<\/p>\n

It would be easy to disregard The Addams Family <\/em>as fluffy fun and not make the effort to see it \u2013 to be completely honest, I was a little sceptical myself \u2013 but I can highly recommend a trip to the Capitol Theatre for a night of light-hearted entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Book your tickets here.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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