S10 Ep30: Ricardo Afonso, Gomez in The Addams Family

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Ricardo Afonso is playing Gomez in The Addams Family.

With a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family launches a new national tour in July for a limited summer season. Ricardo is starring opposite Alexandra Burke as Morticia in the production which is directed by Matthew White and choreographed by by Alistair David.

Ricardo is celebrated for his iconic performances as Galileo in We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre) and Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican Theatre, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre & Royal Arena Denmark).

Some of his other credits include: Cardinal Dalla Costa in Glory Ride (The Other Palace), Zorro/Don Diego de La Vega in Zorro (Cadogan Hall), Lead Vocalist in The Classic Rock Show (UK & Europe Tour), Frankie Belize in Carmen (London Workshop), Taxi Driver in Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (Playhouse Theatre), Lead Vocalist in The Don Black Songbook (UK Tour), Alberto Beddini in Top Hat (Aldwych Theatre & UK Tour), Lead Vocalist in Thriller Live (Lyric Theatre), Lead Vocalist in The Wonderful World of Captain Beaky and His Band (Royal Albert Hall), Lead Vocalist in Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals (UK Tour), Willie Lopez in Ghost (London Workshop) and Lead Vocalist in The Night of 1000 Voices (Royal Albert Hall).

Alongside his theatre work, Ricardo is a guest entertainer onboard the luxury cruise line Seabourn, having produced his own shows A Life Through Song and Icons. Ricardo is the lead vocalist of The Deccan Traps band and has extensive concert and recording credits. He also runs a performing arts academy and previously appeared on The Voice UK.

In this episode, Ricardo discusses why he's excited to be playing Gomez as well as how he fell into musical theatre and his key memories and learnings from We Will Rock You and Jesus Christ Superstar.

The Addams Family tour opens at the Birmingham Hippodrome on 10th July before visiting Curve Leicester, Lowry Salford, Marlowe Canterbury and Blackpool Opera House. Visit www.theaddamsfamily.co.uk for info, tour dates and tickets.

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