From those iconic opening musical notes and chorus of snapping fingers that kicked off the show, I knew I was in for a treat catching the Addams Family at the Marlowe Theatre this week. An aura of the supernatural and gothic had transformed the Canterbury stage, ready for the cast of weird and wonderful characters that make up everyone’s favourite kooky family.

Following on two successful UK tours and sold-out concerts at The London Palladium last year, The Addams Family has moved into Kent for the week, bringing its usual frightful antics and rib-tickling gags. Running until Saturday (August 23), the musical comedy stars X Factor winner and chart-topping singer Alexandra Burke as Morticia Addams, alongside theatre legend Ricardo Afanso as Gomez, both of whom bring incredible wit and

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