Spongebob Squarepants stars in new musical at the Regent Theatre

Feb 3 2009 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

SPONGEBOB SquarePants, international star of the screen, is taking to the UK stage for the first time ever as he heads for the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent next week.

The lovable sea sponge, his best starfish buddy Patrick and all their fun friends from Bikini Bottom are going on tour across the UK in a live action show, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly!

The adventure-packed show comes to the Regent from Wednesday, February 11 to Sunday, February 15 for a total of nine performances.

The show is based upon the television episode The Lost Episode/The Sponge Who Could Fly and features a magical set that transports the audience to SpongeBob’s underwater world.

Perfect for all ages, the show is a story of courage and coming of age, which tells the tale of SpongeBob’s desire to ‘fly’ with the jellyfish of Jellyfish Fields and his persistence in achieving his dream. Will SpongeBob take flight, or will his dream come crashing down on the ocean floor?

The musical is written by Steven Banks, head writer and story editor of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, co-producer of the series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius and the author of more than 20 children’s books.

The musical also features original songs and adaptations from composer/lyricist Eban Schletter, who has written music for numerous film and television shows, including SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as recording music for his own label.

Ring the box office on 0870 060 6649 for details.