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The Spongebob Musical UK Tour

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Disclosure - We have been invited to experience Spongebob The Musical in return for an honest review. I have chosen to create this preview post, it was not required. 

Growing up big J absolutely loved Spongebob Squarepants. I don't think a day went by without him watching an episode or two and I can always remember him singing the song 'It's the best day ever' along with Spongebob in his favourite episode. Over the years Spongebob has remained popular and if watching him on TV isn't enough you can now head to your local theatre and experience The Spongebob Musical.

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The Spongebob Musical 
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and has become the hottest star on broadway? Spongebob Squarepants! Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show!

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world!

Cast of The spongebob musical onstage


Starring either Pop Idol and musical superstar Gareth Gates or Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson (check full tour list below) and Ru-Paul’s Drag Race legend Divina De Campo, The Spongebob Musical is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, is written by Kyle Jarrow and conceived by Tina Landau and features a tidal wave of original songs by the world’s most iconic rock and pop artists.

The Spongebob Musical is a hilarious deep-sea pearl of a show that is set to make a splash with audiences young and old as the must-see musical of 2023.

Spongebob


Our Thoughts
We managed to pop along to the press evening at The Opera House, Manchester and we absolutely loved every second of the show. Little J doesn't come to many shows with us however he was excited for this one and I have never seen him so engrossed throughout the whole performance. 

The casting was amazing with all characters so believable and so like the TV show. It had so many songs throughout with each character getting a chance to shine and show off their vocal abilities. 

The performance lasted about 2 and 1/2 hours including the interval and there was a chance to win some 'treasure'. Upon arrival we were given a cardboard bracelet designed like a Nick Jr Watch. After the interval a pirate ran through the stalls encouraging the children to wave their arms in the air and make their best pirate noises. A boy just behind us won the treasure and it was a Nick Jr Watch. 

We loved the show and would definitely recommend it. It's fo all ages as we seen families, couples, and groups of friends. 

plankton performing in the spongebag musical


There are plenty of chances to see Spongebob as he visits the UK and Ireland on his tour. 

25 - 29 April 2023 - Oxford New Theatre 
Starring Gareth Gates & Divina De Campo

9 - 13 May 2023 - Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin 
Starring Gareth Gates & Divina De Campo

16 - 21 May 2023 - Manchester Opera House
Starring Tom Read Wilson & Divina De Campo

23 - 27 May 2023 - Sheffield Theatres
Starring Tom Read Wilson & Divina De Campo

30 May - 3 June 2023 - Belfast Grand Opera House
Starring Gareth Gates & Divina De Campo

6 - 10 June 2023 - Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Starring Gareth Gates & Divina De Campo

13 - 17 June 2023 - Blackpool Opera House
Starring Gareth Gates & Divina De Campo

20 - 24 June 2023 - Peterborough New Theatre
Starring Tom Read Wilson & Divina De Campo

27 June - 1 July 2023 - Wolverhampton Grand
Starring Tom Read Wilson & Divina De Campo

4 - 8 July 2023 - Norwich Theatre Royal
Starring Gareth Gates & Divina De Campo

11 - 15 July 2023 - Curve, Leicester
Starring Tom Read Wilson & Divina De Campo

18 - 22 July 2023 - His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
Starring Tom Read Wilson & Divina De Campo

26 July - 27 August 2023 - Southbank Centre Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Starring Divina De Campo

30 August - 2 September 2023 - Theatre Royal Plymouth
Starring Divina De Campo

5 - 9 September 2023 - Newcastle Theatre Royal
Starring Divina De Campo

The Spongebob Musical


You can find out more information by visiting The Spongebob Musical and you can book your tickets too.



Michelle

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Titanic The Musical Review

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We are always eager to to experience new shows at the theatre and also experiencing new venues too. We do tend to visit the same theatres local to us as we know them so well after visiting them for many years however there are lots of theatres close to home that we have yet to visit and last week we ticked one off the list, The Grand Theatre, Blackpool. We were invited to watch Titanic The Musical and were excited to not only watch the show but also to try out the theatre too.

Titanic The Musical


Titanic The Musical Tour 
In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.

Titanic The Musical


Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.

Titanic The Musical


Everything about the show was amazing. The set, the costumes and the extremely talented actors. I think I counted a cast of around 25 with some playing multiple roles of 1st, 2nd and 3rd class passengers. There were a few moments that really stuck out for me. Firstly when they first see the iceberg right ahead, it was such a strong and gripping performance. I had tears in my eyes. Obviously as it's a true story you can only imagine how hard it was for them all at that moment. Secondly the sinks sinking. I wasn't sure how they would do this, no spoilers here but it was really good. 

Titanic The Musical


There is still plenty of time to catch Titanic The Musical at the following venues

Mon 27 Mar – Sat 1 Apr Newcastle Theatre Royal

Mon 27 Mar – Sat 1 Apr Newcastle Theatre Royal

Tue 4 – Sat 8 Apr Belfast Grand Opera House

Tue 11 – Sat 15 Apr Southampton Mayflower Theatre 

Tue 18 – Sat 22 Apr Birmingham Hippodrome

Mon 24 – Sat 29 Apr Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre

Mon 1 – Sat 6 May Norwich Theatre Royal

Tue 9 – Sat 13 May Cardiff New Theatre

Mon 15 – Sat 20 May Nottingham Theatre Royal

Mon 22 – Sat 27 May High Wycombe Wycombe Swan

Mon 29 May – Sat 3 Jun Hull New Theatre

Mon 5 – Sat 10 Jun Truro Hall for Cornwall

Tue 13 – Sat 17 Jun Cheltenham Everyman

Mon 19 – Sat 24 Jun Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Mon 26 Jun – Sat 1 Jul Dartford the Orchard Theatre

Tue 4 – Sat 8 Jul Salford The Lowry

Mon 10 – Sat 15 Jul Woking New Victoria Theatre

Tue 18 – Sat 22 Jul Sheffield Lyceum

Mon 24 – Sat 29 Jul Liverpool Empire

Mon 31 Jul – Sat 5 Aug Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

For more information and to book online visit Titanic The Musical 

Titanic The Musical

The running time of the show was approx 2hrs 35 including a 20 minute interval. 

I do want to add that the musical is not like the movie. If you are expecting a love story between Jack and Rose you will be disappointed. 

We loved Titanic The Musical and would definitely recommend it to all.

Michelle

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