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The spooky and kooky Addams Family has made its way from UK to Singapore and it’s a pleasure to catch the opening act of this dark comedy musical.

With its impressive stage set up, spectacular set, ever changing backdrops and props, from moving stairways, living room, bedrooms, attic, torture chamber, dining hall, graveyard and starry skies, there was never a dull moment admiring these visual aesthetics.

Every character on stage has great vocals. You would particularly love Carrie Hope Fletcher (Wednesday Adams) & Rebecca Thornbill’s (Morticia Addams) singing.

The audience cheered with hoot calls when Lurch who only had lines such as “Mmmmhhphhpp” throughout the entire musical, finally sang at the end.

One interesting scene is the one when both families sat down to play “The Game”. The synchronisation of the cast’s vocals was just so melodious and you would love how they sang their respective parts for “Full Disclosure”.

Alice Beineke’s revelations after taking the potion “Acromonium”, were particularly impressive and astounding.

Favourite scenes in Act 2 include Wednesday & Lucas’ version of “Crazier Than You” and the Tango Dance between Gomez and Morticia.

While the story line is pretty much predictable and some of the songs being a little lengthy, the cast managed to bring out some important messages or what’s going on with most people’s daily lives in a more light-hearted manner.

Here are some themes:

– What one defines as “normal” may be “peculiar” from another person’s perspective. So just be yourself.

– Keep the love warm even after marriage

– Full Honesty in a Marriage – Yay or Nay?

Human relationships are complicated & ever-changing. When the Addams and Beinekes open their minds & hearts to one another’s differences, they realised how seeing from one another’s perspectives could help them deal with their own issues as well.

The Addams may be weird but they manage to stay on as a closely-knitted family because of their love for one another and willingness to accept everyone as who they are.

The ones who love you, will not ask you to change, but to be true to yourself.

This is probably the most beautiful thing that the musical has brought to us.

Get your tickets if you haven’t done so.

The Addams Family will be here to stay till 3 December.Read More →

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Clueless as to why he’s crowned as the “Nation’s Boyfriend” in Korea, Park Seo Jun thinks the only reason is because he’s an honest person.

After having spent a good 2 hours at the fan meet, we’re not surprised as to how he earned his title & can certainly list you some very good reasons.

He’s not just eligible boyfriend material, but also a Male Best Friend aka Buddy material.

Park Seo Jun earned the hearts of those present with his earnest & easy going nature. He’s straightforward but takes time to warm up. He’s pretty humorous in his own “Pabo”way.

Just like Ko Dong Man, he’s a very down-to-earth person who works hard to attain his goals. He has just been awarded the “Best New Actor Award” for his movie “Midnight Runners” and undoubtedly, one of the rising stars in Korea.

He’s got a strong sense of justice & responsibility. He may not be a “walk out of comic” character, but he has a warm & personable allure that draws you to him.

Host Matthew Zachary Liu encouraged fans to snap & video to their hearts’ content. This made the whole event more relaxed & enjoyable. The power of social media should not be undermined. By sharing interesting, funny videos & pictures online, it can reach out to more fans worldwide. It is also good publicity for the artiste.

Park Seo Jun’s very amicable & his fan service was excellent.

While most fan meets have similar rundown, no one seemed to really mind if they could spend some quality time with their favourite star.

Sometimes, it is the simplest things in life that make it more enjoyable.

I appreciate his sincerity in how he spent a lot of time & effort in preparing the pasta for his fans. He also answered every question from the audience (that was not scripted).

Now, that is quite uncommon for a Korean fan meet as most questions needed to be screened through prior to the event.

He’s pretty 亲民 & accommodating, when he took selfies & gave big hugs to all who went on stage. He acceded to fans’ requests of recording “Good Morning” videos, singing BD songs, even teasing the fans with a “No” when they wanted to him to say “I Love You”.

The Dong Saeng was at the exit, patiently awaiting everyone who passed by, met their eyes, raised both his palms and did a “High 10” gently, saying “Thank You” in English.

That’s what we call being earnest and sincere.

We would love to have Park Seo Jun back on Sunny Island soon definitely!Read More →