North East Musical and Dramatic Society set to stage The Addams Family

Castleblayney is set to get a little spooky this month as the North East Musical and Dramatic Society (NEMS) prepares to bring the much-loved musical comedy The Addams Family to the Iontas Theatre from November 24th to 28th.

Marking the society’s seventh major production, this latest show promises an entertaining week of music, comedy, larger-than-life characters and plenty of surprises, as one of the most recognisable families in popular culture takes to the stage.

Since its establishment in 2020, the North East Musical and Dramatic Society has continued to build a strong reputation for delivering high-quality musical productions, bringing together performers and creative talent from across the North East.

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Previous sold out productions include 9-5 The Musical, Dear Evan Hanson and Sister Act. With each production, NEMS has continued to grow, showcasing the enthusiasm, dedication and talent that exists within the local community.

Based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams, The Addams Family is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.

The show brings the wonderfully eccentric Addams family to life in a hilarious story about love, family and embracing what makes us different.

At the centre of the story is Wednesday Addams, who has fallen in love with a young man from a seemingly ordinary family. Having always been the most unusual member of an unusual family, Wednesday now faces the challenge of introducing her new boyfriend and his parents to her eccentric relatives, while keeping a rather important secret from her beloved father, Gomez.

When the two families come together for an unforgettable evening, secrets emerge, relationships are tested and chaos inevitably follows. With its mix of comedy, heart and spectacular musical numbers, the production offers something for audiences of all ages.

Audiences can look forward to a fantastic musical score featuring memorable numbers such as When You’re an Addams, Pulled, One Normal Night and Move Towards the Darkness, bringing plenty of energy and entertainment to the Iontas stage.

Bringing a production of this scale to Castleblayney is no small achievement, with months of rehearsals, planning and preparation taking place behind the scenes.

As with previous sold out productions, the show is driven by local talent, with a dedicated cast of almost sixty and a production team working together to create a memorable theatrical experience for audiences across Monaghan, Cavan and beyond.

Speaking ahead of the production, the society said they are delighted to be bringing The Addams Family to the stage for their seventh production, promising audiences a five nights of laughter, great music and choreography.

The society also acknowledged the continued support of its audiences, sponsors and the local community, whose encouragement has played an important role in it's journey since 2020.

The Iontas Theatre in Castleblayney provides the perfect setting for this wonderfully theatrical production, and audiences can expect an evening filled with gothic glamour, comedy and plenty of Addams family mischief.

With five nights of nearly sold out performances scheduled, audiences are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.

The Addams Family runs at the Iontas Theatre, Castleblayney, from November 24th to 28th.

Tickets are €25 plus booking fee and are available online at www.iontascastleblayney.ie.