After last year’s successful and AIMs award winning production of Legally Blonde, Sacred Heart School’s recent production of The Addams Family was a thrilling mix of humour, heart, and hauntingly good fun. Performed to sold out audiences, the show highlighted the impressive talent, dedication, and teamwork of Sacred Heart’s students and staff.
Isabelle McCumiskey’s poised portrayal of Morticia added elegance and wit alongside Rory Byrne’s portrayal of her husband Gomez. Rhea Schreiber and Conor Fitzpatrick brought warmth and youthful energy to their roles as Wednesday and Lucas, and the school’s most recent AIMs award winner as best comedienne Ella Condron delivered a hilarious portrayal as Uncle Fester. Róisín Plunkett and Caoimhe Brady delivered excellent portrayals as Grandma Addams and Alice Beineke supported by other students from Colaiste Choilm Josh Kelly as Pugsley Addams, Lucas Bourke Tracey as Mal Beineke and Evan Curling as Lurch. The lively ensemble of ancestors rounded out the cast beautifully, showcasing strong direction, vocals and brilliant choreography.
Under the production team consisting of Jay Origan (director), James Murphy (musical director) and Claire Beatty (production manager) they transformed the stage into the Addams family mansion, complete with eerie lighting, atmospheric music, and stunning costumes. The attention to detail—from the haunting set pieces to the live musical accompaniment—a professional and immersive experience was truly created.
The performance was a testament to Sacred Heart School’s thriving history of musical theatre and the creativity of its students and staff. It was clear from the applause that The Addams Family was a ghoulishly great success, and a production the whole school community can be proud of.