It’s a wrap! The Senior School’s recent production of The Addams Family was a spine-tingling success, filled with laughter, gothic charm, and the kind of quirky humour that only this beloved family could provide. The musical, based on the iconic cartoon created by Charles Addams and later adapted into a stage show, brought together pupils from the Prep Schools to the Sixth Form and many staff for 4 heartwarming performances at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
With its dark humour and eccentric characters, the central focus of the musical is the family itself—Gomez and Morticia Addams, their children Wednesday and Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Grandma, and the disembodied hand, Thing. At the heart of the story is Wednesday’s coming-of-age journey. In this version, she has fallen in love with a “normal” young man named Lucas, which throws the typically dark and dysfunctional Addams clan into disarray. As is typical with the Addams family, their quirky way of seeing the world collides with the expectations of others, creating comedic situations that explore the clash between tradition and change. The pupils all excelled in capturing the essence and accents of these beloved characters.
As the biggest event in the School calendar, it is a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Surbiton High School. For our former pupils, the evening was not only an opportunity to enjoy the show but also a chance to reconnect with old friends and relive the magic of school productions.
During the interval, the Green & Silver Club hosted a special drinks reception for the 48 alumni in attendance, providing the perfect setting for socialising and reminiscing. Former pupils, many of whom were cast members in previous School productions shared stories and laughter, comparing notes on how much the School and its drama programme have evolved over the years. Several former pupils shared how meaningful it was to see the next generation of performers take to the stage and how this Department continues to be an integral part of the School’s culture.
A huge congratulations to everyone who made this year’s School musical possible. From the cast and crew to the backstage volunteers and audience members, you all made it truly magical. 🎭
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Surbiton High School alumna Tamara Walbourn shared, “The cast is all SO talented, and it felt so professional—please congratulate them all on my behalf. Everything from choreography to vocals to set to costuming was just epic, and everyone involved was consistently engaged and had such an amazing stage presence. Surbiton musicals really are something special. I still feel so proud to have been a part of them and absolutely love to come back and see all the development but also long-continuing buzz around them! Go team musical!”
