Axminster Drama Club to stage Addams Family musical

Midweek Herald: Axminster Drama Club ran a children's workshop with the theme of the Addams Family. Picture: Andrew ColeyAxminster Drama Club ran a children's workshop with the theme of the Addams Family. Picture: Andrew Coley (Image: Archant)

Axminster Drama Club will be hosting auditions for a youth production of the Addams Family musical.

The open auditions will take place at The Guildhalll, in Axminster, on Sunday, September 9, with the time still to be announced.

The announcement follows a successful two-day drama workshop based on the same show, which attracted 18 youngsters and was held at Axminster Primary Academy.

The group spent their time learning stage skills, including acting, singing and dance routines, before putting on a short performance for parents at the end of the event.

Midweek Herald: Axminster Drama Club ran a children's workshop with the theme of the Addams Family. Picture: Andrew ColeyAxminster Drama Club ran a children's workshop with the theme of the Addams Family. Picture: Andrew Coley (Image: Archant)

Leigh Conley, who was involved in organising the event and is newly-elected chairman of the group, said: “We had a fantastic weekend and what an amazing amount of talented youngsters we have had the privilege of working with.”

He thanked all those who had supported the workshop and those who gave up their weekend to work with the children.