Addams Family Musical rehearsals continue in Newtown

Millie Williams as Wednesday Addams embraces the heat and the solar eclipse at rehearsal. <i>(Image: NMTC.)</i>
Millie Williams as Wednesday Addams embraces the heat and the solar eclipse at rehearsal. (Image: NMTC.)
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Not even record temperatures can stop the Addams family from taking to the stage.

Newtown Musical Theatre Company is busy preparing for its upcoming production of The Addams Family Musical, with cast and crew determined to continue rehearsals despite record temperatures.

A spokesman for the company said: "The show goes on, despite the record temperatures! For the cast and crew of Newtown Musical Theatre Company, the weather is not going to stop preparations for their upcoming production of The Addams Family Musical."

Rehearsals are well underway, with cast members learning songs, choreography, and lines to bring the iconic, quirky family to life.

The musical is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams and promises a night of humour, surprises, and the signature Addams Family charm.

Performances will take place at the Hafren on November 5 and 6 at 7.30pm, and on November 7 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

The Thursday evening show will include a British Sign Language interpreter.

The spokesman said: "It promises to be a night of theatrical fun that is anything but normal."

Those wanting a sneak peek can catch the company performing on the main stage at the Newtown Food Festival on September 5 at 12pm.

Tickets are available at https://www.thehafren.co.uk/whatson.php or by calling the Hafren box office on 01686 948100.

Newtown Musical Theatre Company is also looking for new members.

The spokesman said: "If you are interested in getting involved, NMTC is always looking for enthusiastic theatre fans who want to sing, act, direct, produce, work backstage or behind the scenes."

Anyone interested in joining can email newtownmtc@hotmail.co.uk.

The company is currently building a team for its spring 2027 production of My Fair Lady.

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