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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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1:16 RC Ultimate Lightning McQueen

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The 1:16 RC Ultimate Lightning McQueen is the perfect choice for any Cars fan with some very special effects.

Disney Lightning McQueen RC Car
You may have read a few months ago that we headed to the cinema to see Disney Pixar Cars 3. It was our first ever visit to the cinema with Little J but he loves Cars so much we knew it would be the perfect first time experience for him. As such a huge fan of Cars and Lightning McQueen I knew little J would be thrilled when he opened the 1:16 RC Ultimate Lightning McQueen.

                
Little J has quite a few remote control Lightning's but they were originally big J's from when he was younger so as you can imagine the features and design on the Ultimate RC Lightning McQueen are so more advanced and little J is absolutely hooked. 

Disney Pixar Cars 3 1:16 RC Ultimate Lightning has many functions including

2,4GHz Remote Control
On/ Off button on the bottom of the cars
Light and Sound
Rev and Turbo
Drifting
Reverse Parking
Donut turns (360 degree turns)
Brake
Smoke

Lightning McQueen RC Car
As you can imagine from the list little J was most intrigued by donut turns and the idea of smoke. None of his cars he owns has these functions so they were the first he wanted to try out. 

Donut turns were extremely fun and using the button on the remote control you can make Lightning spin 360 degrees. 

Lightning McQueen RC Car
Smoking is an amazing feature that I wasn't sure how would work. Basically there is a small water tank under Lightning which you fill with water. Then when you are ready to make Lightning smoke from behind his back wheels you press the smoke button. 

The smoke is like a mist effect but looks just like the real thing and little J loves it. 

Lightning McQueen RC Car
We are extremely impressed with the quality, design and functions on the Ultimate Lightning McQueen. The remote control is the perfect size for little hands and although the buttons take a little getting used to little J is know a whizz. 

Lightning McQueen RC Car


1:16 RC Ultimate Lightning McQueen is available to buy in most good toy stores and online at Amazon

Michelle
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Disney Mickey Roadsters Super Training Tracks

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We are huge fans of all things Disney and especially Mickey Mouse. Little J absolutely loves the new edition to Disney Junior, Mickey and The Roadster Races. We first heard about it when we were in Walt Disney World and little J wanted to collect the cars. Then when we got home we found it whilst browsing the TV. If you haven't heard of Mickey and The Roadster Races before its very similar to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse so you can imagine that its very bright, colourful and features the main Disney Characters. 

Mickey and the roadster racers super tracks
We were recently sent The Mickey Roadsters Super Training Tracks to review and as you can imagine it was a big hit with little J. He loves making tracks and cars so two of his favourite things in one package. 

Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracks
Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracksThe Mickey Roadster track is simple to set up - even I was able to do it. I followed the instructions and every piece is labelled. I'm not sure if you can see it on the piece above but They all have letters and numbers on to make it easier to build. 

Once the back of the playset was built I started making the tracks. The back has a lift which you use to take the cars up to their starting position. 

Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracks
Last but not least I added the traffic lights to the starting lines. 

Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracks
Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracksOnce built you put the two cars in their starting positions and get ready to race. 

Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracks
The set comes with Mickey and Pete. Mickey comes in his Hot Dogging Hot Rod and Pete in his Super Crusher. Each car can be pushed off the started line by using a flipper type switch. 

There is 100cm of track for the cars to race down.

Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracks
Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracks
Mickey and the Roadster Racers super tracks
The winner is the first car to pass the finish line. 

The Disney Mickey Roadsters Super Training Tracks are bright, colourful and perfect for roadster fans. It has 100cm of track which are easy to build with all parts labelled

The set features two cars, however they do work with normal cars too which is an added bonus. 

The Mickey and The Roadster Races Super Training Tracks is available from most good toy stores and online at Amazon.
Michelle
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