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DEVILISHLY TALENTED CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE ADDAMS FAMILY AT HAYES THEATRE CO
Joshua Robson Productions and their team behind the sell-out success of The Producers returns to conjure up another deliciously dark delight, bringing the Tony Award®- nominated global smash The Addams Family to Hayes Theatre Co from 11 July. Tickets are on sale now via www.hayestheatre.com.au.
At the heart of this gloriously gothic household stands Morticia Addams, embodied by double Helpmann Award–nominated triple threat Erika Heynatz (Legally Blonde, Menopause the Musical), whose elegance is as sharp as her wit. Opposite her, the ardently devoted Gomez Addams finds his match in acclaimed Filipino-Australian performer Marcus Rivera (Miss Saigon, City of Angels), promising a romance that burns as brightly as it does bizarrely.
Emerging from the shadows, Wednesday Addams—the ultimate princess of darkness—will be brought chillingly to life by recent NIDA graduate Jenny Guigayoma (Nine, Peter Pan). Meanwhile, her delightfully devious younger brother Pugsley takes mischievous form in Georgia Oom (Werkaholics, Footloose), whose penchant for chaos keeps the household on edge. Hovering somewhere between the strange and the sublime, Uncle Fester will be ignited by the electrifying Evan Lever (The Normal Heart, Muriel’s Wedding), guiding the story with peculiar charm. Adding fuel to the family fire, Deborah Galanos (The Boomkak Panto, Bonnie & Clyde) unleashes her comic prowess as the unapologetically anarchic Grandmama. Towering—both in stature and presence—Elliot Aitken makes his professional debut as the ever-loyal, ever- lurking Lurch.
In a delicious twist of fate, Teagan Wouters (Bonnie & Clyde, The Wedding Singer), who originated the role of Wednesday in the original Australian production, returns to the Addams universe as Alice Beineke—a woman on the brink of polite society collapse. Her tightly wound husband Mal Beineke will be played by Rory O’Keeffe (HMS Pinafore, Playing Beatie Bow), while their seemingly “normal” son Lucas—harbouring a secret of his own—comes to life through First Nations performer Alexander Tye (Once on This Island, Footloose The Musical). Completing this cryptic clan are the Addams ancestors, rising from beyond in the forms of Mae Li Cowell, Nathan Fernandez, Jayden Prelc and Paloma Renouf, with Kayla Ingle-Olson and Joey Phyland lurking in the wings as swings.
Director Julia Robertson said " Our version of The Addams Family will dive headfirst into why these characters have captivated us for decades, celebrating their boundless passion for life (and death), their wildly creative and expressive ways of communicating, and their fearless embrace of all things unique and darkly fascinating. We’re allowing the subconscious to take centre stage as emotion overrides logic and the ordinary transforms into something poetic, playful, and deeply human. The Addams don’t just live outside societal norms, they inhabit a reality entirely of their own making, shaped by ritual, instinct, and imagination. Inspired by the original artist, Charles Addams himself, our production will lean into striking composition; stylised, surprising, yet unmistakably Addams!” “I am so excited to unveil this extraordinary cast; an honest, dark, deliciously funny, and fiercely talented ensemble of storytellers ready to revel in the weird and wonderful world of The Addams Family. Each performer brings a thrilling breadth of experience and a bold individuality to these iconic roles, infusing them with fresh energy, unexpected nuance, and their own wickedly delightful flair. Audiences are in for something truly special!”
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Director Julia Robertson said " Our version of The Addams Family will dive headfirst into why these characters have captivated us for decades, celebrating their boundless passion for life (and death), their wildly creative and expressive ways of communicating, and their fearless embrace of all things unique and darkly fascinating. We’re allowing the subconscious to take centre stage as emotion overrides logic and the ordinary transforms into something poetic, playful, and deeply human. The Addams don’t just live outside societal norms, they inhabit a reality entirely of their own making, shaped by ritual, instinct, and imagination. Inspired by the original artist, Charles Addams himself, our production will lean into striking composition; stylised, surprising, yet unmistakably Addams!” “I am so excited to unveil this extraordinary cast; an honest, dark, deliciously funny, and fiercely talented ensemble of storytellers ready to revel in the weird and wonderful world of The Addams Family. Each performer brings a thrilling breadth of experience and a bold individuality to these iconic roles, infusing them with fresh energy, unexpected nuance, and their own wickedly delightful flair. Audiences are in for something truly special!” 〰️
Directed by Julia Robertson (The Producers, Metropolis), with musical supervision by Zara Stanton (Dear Evan Hansen, In The Heights) and choreography by Shannon Burns (Gutenberg! The Musical, The Producers), this bold new production will push boundaries and breathe new (after)life into a beloved classic.
The unsettlingly enchanting musical comedy from Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, writers of the multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, will haunt you in the most delightfully spooky way.
the team
ZANDER
GAAL
MUSIC DIRECTOR
GRACE
STAMNAS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER
DANN
BARBER
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
cast
MARCUS RIVERA
GOMEZ ADDAMS
Marcus Rivera is a Sydney-based Filipino‑Australian actor, singer, director, and vocal coach with over 20 years of experience across theatre, film, cabaret, concert, and hosting. A Sydney Theatre Award nominee (2022 - Ate Lovia) and Made in the West Film Festival Best Actor winner (2019 - Tom Girl), his stage credits include Miss Saigon (The Engineer), City of Angels, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Ate Lovia, and Malacanang Made Us (Queensland Theatre, 2025). He is the founder and principal coach at High & Loud Voice Studio. He serves as President of NARRA Cooperative, working to establish a “Cultural Home” for the Filipino‑Australian community in Sydney. Awards include the 2012 City of Sydney Counter Tenor Award and the 2018 IBLA Grand Prize, Ragusa, Italy. Marcus is represented by Ambrose Management.
INSTA @themarcusrivera
ERIKA HEYNATZ
MORTICIA ADDAMS
Erika Heynatz is a double Helpmann Award–nominated performer whose versatile career spans musical theatre, cabaret, television and film, establishing her as a dynamic presence in Australian entertainment. She is best known for her breakout role as Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde, followed by acclaimed turns in Singin’ in the Rain and The Rocky Horror Show. Television audiences recognise her as host of Australia’s Next Top Model and from roles in Home and Away and The Family Law. Celebrated for her vocal power, comic precision and commanding stage presence, Erika recently delivered a sold-out season of her original cabaret STUPORMODEL at Hayes Theatre Co and appeared in Menopause The Musical. She now takes on the iconic role of Morticia Addams at Hayes Theatre Co, bringing her signature elegance and command to the gothic matriarch.
JENNY GUIGAYOMA
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS
Jenny Guigayoma is a recent 2025 NIDA BFA graduate who is thrilled to be making her mainstage debut at The Hayes. Previous to Addams, Jenny was fortunate enough to be involved in The Hayes Festival of New Works for Ribbons In Our Hair (dir. Nicole Pingon) and the 2-Day Musical Challenge (dir. Hayden Tonazzi). Her drama school credits include Luisa in Nine (dir. Dean Drieberg), Ashlee in Dance Nation (dir. Nigel Turner-Carroll) and Michael Darling in Peter Pan (dir. Ben Schostakowski). Outside of drama school, Jenny has performed at The Blue Room Theatre with IMELDA (dir. Donita Cruz), and has participated in Slanted Theatre rehearsed readings. A multifaceted and emerging performer, Jenny is stoked to be at The Hayes.
GEORGIA OOM
PUGSLEY ADDAMS
Georgia Oom is a Korean Australian actress, singer and dancer. She began her training at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, before attending the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), earning both a Diploma of Musical Theatre in 2021 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in 2024.
Since graduating, Georgia made her professional stage debut in Werkaholics at Belvoir St Theatre’s 25A program in 2025 and recently she appeared in the 2026 production of Footloose (DV Live), marking her continued presence in Australia’s musical theatre landscape.
Georgia will also appear in the feature film Place To Be, directed by Kornél Mundruczó, alongside Ellen Burstyn and Taika Waititi.
EVAN LEVER
UNCLE FESTER
Evan recently appeared in The Normal Heart (Mickey) for Sydney Theatre Company and State Theatre Company South Australia. His other credits include Muriel’s Wedding (Benny Andersson) for Global Creatures, Merrily We Roll Along (Jerome) for Hayes Theatre Co., Anything Goes (Henry T. Dobson) for Opera Australia, and La Cage aux Folles (Francis) for The Production Company. He also appeared in Cat Stevens’ Moonshadow the Musical. Evan is the writer and performer of Aznavourian, which toured to the Melbourne Cabaret Festival and the New York Music Theatre Festival. He trained at VCA, SITI Company, and the British American Drama Academy.
DEBORAH GALANOS
GRANDMAMA
Hayes: Bonnie & Clyde. SOH: Alphabetical Sydney. STC: An Iliad (as Consultant), Sweat, Shearston Shift. Belvoir: Tell Me I’m Here, Boomkak Panto, Stop Girl, The Italians, Son of Byblos, Greek Tragedy. Griffin: Wicked Sisters, Lady Tabouli. STCSA: Gods Of Strangers. Ensemble: God Committee, Heartbreak Kid. SFJ: Timon of Athens, Romeo & Juliet, Antigone. DTC: I’m With Her, Mystery of Love & Sex. Fitz: Cherry Orchard, Metamorphoses, Dropped, House of Ramon Iglesia. Syd Fest: Elegies, Boswell For The Defence, Saints Of Damour.
Other theatre inc: Unfinished Works, Homesick, Seagull, Mum’s The Word, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
TV/Film inc:Dalliance, Bad Ancestors, Pulse, My Place, Redfern Now, Rake, Children’s Hospital, Police Rescue, GP, Murder Call, Country Practice, All Saints, Boys From The Bush, Finally Me, Seeds Of Gold, Chasing Comets, Razzle Dazzle, No Worries.
Awards: 2026 STA. Training: NIDA; USYD.
ELLIOT AITKEN
LURCH
Elliot Aitken (100ft tall) is delighted to be making his Hayes Theatre Company debut as Lurch/Ancestor. Previously, Elliot studied a Diploma of Musical Theatre at NIDA in 2023, leading him to perform in shows such as Sweeney Todd at NIDA (2023), Les Miserables with Packemin Productions (2023), and, most recently, a new Australian work: Bonny & Read at Qtopia (2025). A wandering soul of many a calling, Elliot is also currently completing a Bachelor of Science at USYD, majoring in Biology, minoring in Maths. And with that, he leaves you, dear theatregoer, to move toward the darkness, welcome the unknown, and enjoy.
ALEXANDER TYE
LUCAS BEINEKE
Alexander Tye (He/ Him) is a proud First Nations performer originally from Hobart/ Nipaluna, who graduated with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre in 2023 at the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT).
Most recently, Alex was cast as Lorry Hocking / Frank Doyle & Dave Daylight cover in The Sunshine Club Australian Tour (Hit Productions, 2024), Enoch Snow Jr. / Ensemble in Carousel: A Concert (Enda Markey Presents, 2024), Andrew Shelford in Round The Twist: The Musical (Queensland Theatre/ QPAC, 2024), Casey in Bearded (Theatre Works, 2025), Daniel in Once On This Island (Hayes Theatre Co/ Curveball Creative, 2025), and Ensemble / Willard, Chuck, & Cowboy Bob cover in Footloose The Musical: Australian Tour (DV Live, 2026).
TEAGAN WOUTERS
ALICE BEINEKE
Teagan Wouters is delighted to be back with Joshua Robson Productions in The Addams Family as Alice Beineke. She previously originated the role of Wednesday Addams in the Australian premiere 13 years ago.
Her theatre credits include Julia Sullivan in The Wedding Singer, Lucy in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Nicola in Kinky Boots (Helpmann Award nomination), Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, Lisa Houseman in Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage, Francine in Jersey Boys, and Sharpay in High School Musical.
For The Production Company, Teagan has appeared in Follies and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Her work at Hayes Theatre Co includes Liz/Elizabeth in If/Then, Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde, Laura in High Fidelity, and Woman 1 in Songs for a New World.
RORY O’KEEFFE
MAL BEINEKE
Rory was born and raised in Perth Australia.
While training in the acting course at WAAPA Rory received a number of awards including the 2015 SDTAWA Poetry Speaking Award, the Sally Burton Shakespeare Award for his role as ‘Hamlet’, and he was runner up for the 2016
Chris Edmund Scholarship.
Recently Rory played the role of ‘Blondie’ in Lorcan Finnegans’ feature film THE SURFER, working alongside Nicholas Cage. He also performed at the STC with Kip Williams and Kate Mulvany as ‘Judah’ in PLAYING BEATTIE BOW and at the Hayes Theatre as ‘Sir Joseph Porter’ in HMS PINAFORE.
Rory has featured in TV roles on HOME AND AWAY, FIGHTING SEASON and AUSTRALIAN GANGSTER.
Rory is a singer/song writer in a professional blues band and is finishing post-production on his short Film SOUTH POINT which he wrote and directed.
MAE LI COWELL
ANCESTOR
Mae Li Cowell is thrilled to be making a return to the Hayes Theatre! They most recently finished up their overseas contract in the Power of Rock Show, Universal Studios Japan, as well as a swing contract in Universal Beijing Resort. Her other theatre credit includes a swing track at the Hayes Theatre Company production of Godspell, where they got to cover the leading role of Jesus. Trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, and represented by Focus Talent Management, Mae sends her love to her family, friends, loved ones and all you morbid folks out in the audience!
PALOMA RENOUF
ANCESTOR
Paloma Renouf is a proud Cambodian-Australian artist based on Gadigal land (Sydney). In 2023, she graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a Diploma of Musical Theatre. During her time at NIDA, Paloma performed in Sweeney Todd as part of the ensemble and Dance Captain.
Soon after graduating, Paloma made her professional debut in the international tour of Miss Saigon (GWB Entertainment) as ensemble and Gigi cover.
Her additional theatre credits include The Producers (JRP Australia, Hayes Theatre Company) as ensemble/Ulla cover, Holiday Inn (Welldone Creative) as Lila Dixon, Evil Dead The Musical (Stoddart Entertainment) as Swing/Dance Captain, and Tootsie (On Your Feet Australia) as a Swing.
Paloma is beyond excited to be returning to the Hayes with JRP for another special show.
Paloma thanks her loved ones for all their continued support.
JAYDEN PRELC
ANCESTOR
Originally from country South Australia, Jayden is thrilled to be joining the cast of The
Addams Family. After completing his training at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City, Jayden most recently performed in the Australasian cast of WICKED (Xroads Live). Prior to this, Jayden was Dance Captain for Songs for a New World (Soundworks
Production) and Angel/Referee Cover in the Greenroom Award-winning Kinky Boots (James Terry Collective). His credits also include Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Toby in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (TML Enterprises), The Silver Rose and Swan Lake with The Australian Ballet, and the TV series Stateless (ABC).
Jayden extends endless gratitude to Cam at CJ Management for his unwavering support.
@jaydenprelc
NATHAN FERNANDEZ
ANCESTOR
Nathan is a Canberra-born, Naarm-based creative and performer. Recent credits include Eddie Souther in Sister Act and Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde (Footlight Productions), Paul San Marco in A Chorus Lineand Dee Anthony/Wally Bell/Dance Ensemble in The Boy from Oz (Theatrical), and Narrator in A Soldier’s Tale(Orchestra Victoria). Other highlights include Lucky Stiff (Be You Productions/Bold Offer Productions), Fameand Urinetown (Soundworks), In the Heights (OCPAC), and Bright Star (Pursued by Bear).
In addition to performing, Nathan works in direction and is passionate about innovative storytelling and presenting theatre with honesty and integrity. He is excited to make his Sydney debut with this production.
KAYLA INGLE-OLSON
SWING
Kayla (she/her), is a NIDA graduate (DMT 2023), and a versatile Australian based performer and voice-actor. Kayla is thrilled to be making her Hayes debut in The Addams Family. She recently performed as Ocean in CODA’s Ride The Cyclone, and was a guest performer for NIDA’s 2024 Fundraising Gala. In 2025, Kayla debuted as Candy in MEPROD’s Believe, and performed as Ensemble/Cover Louise in SOMS’ Carousel, and Tip/Ozma in Sydney Fringe Festival’s Dorothy In Oz. Other standout roles include Little Red Riding Hood in Into The Woods, Olive Ostrovsky in Spelling Bee, and Gingy in Shrek which earnt her a Broadway World Nomination. Kayla continues to perform widely whilst growing as a reputable singing teacher. @kayla.ingleolson
JOEY PHYLAND
SWING
Joey Phyland is a Melbourne-based performer and a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), where he completed a Bachelor of Music Theatre in 2022.
Since graduating, he has appeared as Harry the Horse in Guys & Dolls (Antipodes Theatre Company), Wacky Wombat with Melbourne Shakespeare Company, and Matt in Teeth & Tonic at La Mama. He also made his screen debut as Constable Mark Greevey in Scrublands.
More recently, Joey worked as a swing on The Beep Test (Neylon & Peele), Pharlap: The Electro Swing Musical (Hayes Theatre Company), and as onstage Swing and Bill cover in Mamma Mia! (AG Theatre).
Joey is thrilled to be returning to the Hayes for The Addams Family, a dream show of his. He is especially excited to be swinging again and grateful for the continued support of T&E Management.
tickets
Prices
Previews
Full Price $85
Mid-Week Matinees
Adult $89
Concession/Group (8+) $84
Under 35 $84
Weeknights & Saturday Matinees
Adult $95
Concession $89
Group (8+) $85
Under 35 $85
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Evenings
Adult $99
Concession $95
Group (8+) $90
*Concession prices apply to Seniors, Pensioners, Students and MEAA members.
Times
Tuesday 6:30pm
Wednesday, - Saturday 7:30pm
Thursday & Sunday 1:00pm
Saturday 2:00pm
Subscriber Night with Q&A Tue 28 Jul
No matinee performance on Thu 16 Jul
Additional 6pm performance on Sun 19 Jul
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours & 30 minutes - including interval
