Award-winning Mayo musical society present The Addams Family
WITH dark days and in the chill of winter, there’s a warm spark of excitement brewing in the heart of Claremorris.
Members of Claremorris Musical Society, renowned for their stellar and polished productions, are gearing up for their 18th musical: The Addams Family.
Running from January 29 to February 1 at the Town Hall Theatre, Claremorris, this promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.
Known for their creativity, professionalism and flair for bringing beloved stories to life, Claremorris Musical Society is a treasure in the region’s arts scene.
Under the expert direction of Donna Ruane, with musical direction by the very talented Deirdre Lee and dazzling choreography by Jay Molyneux, this award-winning group is set to captivate audiences once again.
Having started rehearsals last September, the dedicated cast and crew have been working tirelessly to ensure this production lives up to their sterling reputation.
The Addams Family is a hilarious and heart-warming story of love, family, and - of course - spooky antics. Based on the beloved characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams, the story follows Wednesday Addams as she falls in love with a 'normal' boy, Lucas Beineke, and struggles to introduce him and his conventional family to her delightfully macabre parents, Gomez and Morticia.
Chaos, hilarity and touching moments ensue when the two families meet for dinner, with the Addams family’s eccentricities clashing wonderfully with the Beinekes’ suburban sensibilities.
Filled with catchy songs, laugh-out-loud humour, and a dash of gothic charm, it’s a show for all ages that celebrates the beautifully bizarre.
Award-winning Claremorris Musical Society’s last production, Young Frankenstein The Musical, was a roaring success, further cementing their reputation for bringing high class musicals to the area.
This success was recognised at national level with Nicole Scott’s nomination for Best Comedienne at the AIMS (Association of Irish Musicals) Awards last year. Nominations like this stand as a testament to the group’s talent and the quality of their performances.
“We can’t wait to share this fantastic show with the people of Claremorris and beyond,” says director Donna Ruane.
“It’s a story that celebrates family and individuality, and we know audiences will absolutely love it. A show of this quality needs talent and CMS has it in spades!”
The cast includes some new and some more familiar faces. David Alexander take on the role of ‘Gomez Addams’ with Vivienne Lee bringing the role of ‘Morticia Addams’ to life. New to CMS, the very talented Chloe Conor and Ryan Pugsley take on the challenging roles of ‘Wednesday Addams’ and ‘Pugsley Addams’, with Mervyn Fahy as ‘Uncle Fester’ and Mary Dempsey as ‘Grandma’ completing The Addams Family.
The visiting Beineke Family of ‘Mal’, ‘Alice’ and ‘Lucas’ are played by Nicole Scott and newcomers Paul Singleton and Oisín Dowling.
A wonderfully talented chorus of ancestors bring the whole show together in a feast for the senses.
Claremorris Musical Society extend a heartfelt thank you to local businesses and communities for their unwavering support and generous sponsorship, which ensures this voluntary group can keep bringing highly polished and professional productions to the stage year after year.
They are always eager to welcome new members and sponsors into the fold. Whether you’re interested in performing onstage, working behind the scenes, or helping front of house, there’s a role for everyone.
Chairperson and founding member, June Allison-Keane, is always happy to chat with anyone interested in getting involved or supporting the society.
Tickets for The Addams Family are now available and selling quickly. Tickets can be purchased online at https://townhall.ie/, by calling the box office on (094) 9310999, or from any cast member.