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.

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!

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.

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. 

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

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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Disclosure - We were invited to watch Titanic The Musical. All thoughts and opinions are our own. This post contains affiliate links

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 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.

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.

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. 

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 

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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Mother Goose Tour Review

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Loving the theatre has introduced me to a range of shows, musicals, songs and venues over the years. I have loved seeing so many of my favourite movies on stage and some of my favourite actors and actresses too. However last year I heard that Sir Ian McKellen was touring with Mother Goose and I knew there and then that I had to buy tickets. Sir Ian McKellen is up there with one of John and I's favourite actors ever since we first saw Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Being able to see 'Gandalf' on stage is a dream of ours that we didn't even think would ever be possible however we lived the dream last week and we were totally star struck and overwhelmed. 

Mother Goose Tour

Ian McKellen and John Bishop are flying into theatres across the nation with a hilarious comedy for all ages.

Mother Goose is a live entertainment spectacle not to be missed – scramble for tickets to see two legends of acting & comedy “work beautifully as if they have been a double act for years” (London Theatre 1), and get ready for fairies with hefty vocal chords, puppets with tap dance qualifications and impeccably constructed mayhem that will quack up those aged between 3 to 103!

If you are only able to see one show this year then honestly this is the one to choose. It's non stop laughs with John Bishop and Sir Ian McKellen as Vic and Caroline Goose. As they try to figure out how to pay the ever increasing bills to save their home and animal sanctuary, Vic and Caroline take in a homeless Goose. Just as they are about to be evicted Goose needs to lay an egg which is in fact golden. Her golden eggs make Vic and Caroline very rich, but does the fortune bring them happiness? You will have to watch and see. 

There is still time to catch Mother Goose at the following venues

OXFORD, New Theatre Oxford 07/03/23 – 11/03/23

LEICESTER, Leicester Curve 15/03/23 - 19/03/23

DUBLIN, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 22/03/23 - 26/03/23

CARDIFF, Wales Millennium Centre 28/03/23 – 01/04/23

SALFORD, The Lowry 05/04/23 - 09/04/23

BRISTOL, Bristol Hippodrome 12/04/23 – 16/04/23

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The cast of 15 all have their time to shine and usually there are a few stand out performances however for me they all were amazing and each gave it their all.  

Have you seen Mother Goose? Did you enjoy it?

Michelle

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Bugsy Malone The Musical UK Tour Review

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Bugsy Malone was a movie I absolutely loved when I was growing up. I probably had no idea what the movie was about at the time however I absolutely loved the soundtrack. I remember I used to come home from school and pop the movie on and fast forward to all the singing parts. I used to drive my mum and dad crazy. So when I read that Bugsy Malone - The Musical was doing a UK tour I hoped it was heading to our local theatre and it was so we booked tickets and waited for the date to come around. It was worth the wait. 

Bugsy Malone - The Musical UK Tour

Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are flying and Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled “splurge” gun. Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble!

Enter Bugsy Malone, a penniless one-time boxer and all-round nice guy. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey, but will he be able to resist seductive songstress Tallulah and stay out of trouble long enough to help Fat Sam to defend his business…?

Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar winner Paul Williams including My Name is Tallulah, You Give a Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a joyously uplifting masterclass of musical comedy.

Bugsy Malone The Musical recommends all guests to the theatre are aged 8 and above. It has an approximate running time of 2 hours incl. interval.

Bugsy Malone The Musical was everything I wanted it to be. It instantly took me back to my childhood days when I wanted to be Tallulah and knew all the words to Fat Sam's Grand Slam. The show is full of energy with some standout performances and choreography. 

Unfortunately the show came to an end after it's Liverpool date however I am sure it will be touring the UK again very soon and if it does I wouldn't hesitate to grab tickets.

Have you seen Bugsy Malone The Musical? What were your thoughts?

Michelle

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The Wizard Of Oz At Theatre Royal St Helens

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John and I love visiting the theatre and over the past year we have been encouraging little J to come and see shows with us too. At the end of last year we visited Cinderella at St Helens Theatre Royal and he absolutely loved it. He laughed from the first moment until the last and has talked about it ever since. He is at the age where he understands the humour and some of the adult jokes too. This half term we headed back to St Helens to see their production of The Wizard Of Oz.

What To Expect At The Wizard of OZ, St Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, WA10 1LQ

Join Dorothy and Toto on their epic adventure to the Emerald City and follow their journey as they meet a cast of incredible characters including Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion along the way.

Will the Wicked Witch succeed in stopping them in their tracks? Or will the good witch Glinda help the friends in their mission to meet the wonderful Wizard himself?

The Wizard Of Oz has become a regular and very popular show in the Theatre Royal’s annual calendar.

The full cast of talented St Helens regulars are Maddie Hope Coelho who dons the famous ruby red slippers again to play Dorothy, Reece Sibbald as the Scarecrow, Adam Melville as the Tin Man, Michael Alan-Bailey as the Lion, Hayley Russell as Glinda, Bethany Grace as the Wicked Witch, and Warren Donnelly as the Wizard.

For me The Wizard of Oz was more like an actual show than a pantomime however it did have the normal pantomime behaviour of jokes, dances and the famous 'oh no he isn't, oh yes he is!' 

The first half especially showed off the amazing vocal talents of Dorothy as she hit all the notes of 'Somewhere over the rainbow'. The Wicked Witch also had a stunning performance of 'Bat out of hell' in the second act. 

As always there is one character who completely steals the show and for us it was the Scarecrow. Effortlessly funny and had little J in tears especially in the second act. 

There was a short section in the second half which confused me a little as glowing puppets danced around against a black background however little J seemed to enjoy it. 

When?

The Wizard of Oz runs from Tuesday 14th February to 19th February 2023. . 

Food And Drink

There was the option to buy typical theatre snacks such as crisps, chocolate, ice cream and hot, cold and alcoholic drinks. 

Cost

Prices vary so please do check ticket availability and cost. You can purchase tickets here

Parking

There are a number of car parks in and round St Helens centre all within a few minutes walk. If you google 'parking for St Helens Theatre Royal' the various options will come up in the search. 

Disabled parking is available very close with some spaces outside the venue and other on street parking within a minutes walk.

Anything Else?

St Helens Theatre Royal is a small venue and makes the theatre experience really intimate which I love. 

Programmes are on sale and there are a handful of golden tickets hidden in side the programmes, find one and you will be able to go on stage to be part of the show. 

There is an option to go on stage after the show to have your photo taken with some of the cast. It is £8 and you will receive a photograph instantly and you can also take one on your phone. 

We all absolutely loved The Wizard Of Oz and felt we got the best of both worlds. The first half was more show and second half was more pantomime.  A great cast, a funny script and the perfect way to enjoy our half term. We will definitely be back  at Easter for Beauty and The Beast.

Michelle

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What's On This Valentines Day In The North West

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Do you have any plans yet for Valentines Day? John and I do like to celebrate but it's very rare that we get to do something on the actual day. We tend to go out either before or after but I am hoping this year we can celebrate Valentines Day with all the other couples around the world on February 14th. 

If I could choose where to go for Valentines Day I would choose either the theatre or the cinema. It's my favourite thing to do especially as a couple. Nothing better than going to watch some live entertainment or getting cosy watching a movie. If you don't have any plans yet and you are looking for something to do this Valentines Day in the North West then I have gathered together a few ideas with something for everyone!

Pauline Daniels –Get Me Before The Crematorium Does: The Valentines Day Version

Royal Court Liverpool, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL

When?

Tuesday 14th Feb '23, 7:30pm

What To Expect?

Join me, Pauline Daniels, for an evening of laughter and song. After 42 years in the business thought it about time I put a bit of a show together and I’m hoping you can join me for a good night out, we will have a ball!

Book Your Tickets For Pauline Daniels Here

The Rocky Horror Show

Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HT

When?

Mon 13 Feb - Sat 18 Feb '23, 8:00pm, 8:30pm

What To Expect?

The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.

Book Your Tickets To See The Rocky Horror Show Here

Disney's The Lion King

Palace Theatre Manchester, 97 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FT, UK

When?

Tue - Sat at 19:30, Wed and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30, Sun at 14:30

What To Expect?

Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

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The Whale

From Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Starring Brendan Fraser and based on the acclaimed play by Samuel D. Hunter.

12A Running Time 2hrs 0mins

Knock At The Cabin

While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand that the family make an unthinkable choice to avert the apocalypse. With limited access to the outside world, the family must decide what they believe before all is lost. 

15 - Running Time 1hr 42mins

Magic Mikes Last Dance

Mike Lane takes to the stage once again when a business deal that went bust leaves him broke and bartending in Florida. Hoping for one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can't refuse -- and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, he soon finds himself trying to whip a hot new roster of talented dancers into shape.

15 - Running Time 1hr 52 mins

Titanic 25th Anniversary 3D

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, a remastered version of James Cameron's multi-Academy Award-winning "Titanic" will be re-released to cinemas in 3D 4K HDR and high-frame rate. With a cast headed by Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" Titanic, at the time, the largest moving object ever built.

12A - Running Time 3hrs 15mins

What plans have you got in mind for this Valentines Day?

Michelle

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