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The SpongeBob Musical premiered on Broadway in 2017 and was praised by both critics and fans alike.The Spongebob Musical is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, with book by Kyle Jarrow and featuring original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I. and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley.

The plot of the SpongeBob Musical centers around the underwater town of Bikini Bottom, where the residents are faced with the impending doom of a volcano eruption. SpongeBob and his friends, including Patrick, Sandy, and Mr. Krabs, must come together to save their home from destruction. Along the way, they encounter a range of challenges, from Plankton’s schemes to steal the Krabby Patty formula to Squidward’s reluctance to join in the rescue effort.

One of the standout features of the SpongeBob Musical is its imaginative and colourful set design. The show uses a mix of puppetry, projections, and elaborate costumes to bring the undersea world of Bikini Bottom to life. From the brightly coloured corals and seaweed to the larger-than-life representations of SpongeBob and his friends, the set design is a feast for the eyes.

The SpongeBob Musical has now come to the UK and has a new talented cast. The show features a range of seasoned performers, as well as some fresh faces. The Spongebob Musical’s cast stars Gareth Gates (he/him) as Squidward, Divina de Campo (she/her) as Sheldon J. Plankton, Lewis Cornay (he/him) as SpongeBob, Irfan Damani (he/him) as Patrick, Chrissie Bhima (she/her) as Sandy, Richard J Hunt (he/him) as Mr Krabs, Sarah Freer (she/her) as Pearl, Eloise Davies (she/her) as Mrs Puff, Hannah Lowther (she/her) as Karen and Rebecca Lisewski (she/her) as Mayor. They are joined by Sam Beveridge (he/him), Jeremiah Olaleye (he/him), Eleanor Turiansky (she/her), Rhys Batten (he/him) and Reece Kerridge (he/him).  

We loved the fun and drama injected by the talented cast.  The set and the costumes are beautiful and very clever.  There’s a strong story line and the drama of the situation comes across very well.  I’d have liked to hear a few more jokes, but the music is excellent and the quality of the performances matches that.  I thought Lewis Cornay was great as Spongebob, but my favourite character was Divina de Campo’s Sheldon J.Plankton – a great baddie!

Overall, the SpongeBob Musical is a must-see for fans of the original series and anyone looking for a fun and uplifting musical experience. With its catchy music, inventive set design, and talented cast, it’s no wonder the show has become a hit on Broadway and beyond.

Disclosure: I was given free tickets for the purposes of this review.