26 July 2023 - 26 August 2023
Coming to London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob and now he’s getting ready to entertain and delight audiences in London in this brilliant, bright, hilarious and brand new musical production.
The SpongeBob Musical features wave after wave of original songs by the world’s most iconic rock and pop artists, including 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, T.I. and David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley.
An exciting new production featuring irresistible characters, magical choreography and dazzling costumes; this deep-sea pearl of a show is really set to make a splash with audiences young and old as the must-see musical of 2023. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The Spongebob Musical.
A talented cast includes Divina de Campo (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Chicago) as Sheldon J. Plankton, Lewis Cornay (The Book of Mormon) as SpongeBob, Irfan Damani (Billionaire Boy) as Patrick and Chrissie Bhima (Lift) as Sandy.
The SpongeBob Musical plays at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London from 26 July to 26 August 2023.
What's the story of The SpongeBob Musical?
Prepare to plunge into this stunning all singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show as SpongeBob and his friends in Bikini Bottom face the total destruction of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Who is in the cast of The SpongeBob Musical?
The cast includes Divina de Campo as Sheldon J. Plankton, Lewis Cornay as SpongeBob, Irfan Damani as Patrick and Chrissie Bhima as Sandy.
They are joined by Richard J Hunt as Mr Krabs, Sarah Freer as Pearl, Eloise Davies as Mrs Puff,Hannah Lowther as Karen, Rebecca Lisewski as Mayor, plus Sam Beveridge Jeremiah Olaleye, Eleanor Turiansky, Rhys Batten and Reece Kerridge.
The casting for Squidward at the Queen Elizabeth Hall is to be announced. Gareth Gates plays Squidward at selected venues on the UK tour.
Who are the creative team of The SpongeBob Musical?
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, written by Kyle Jarrow and conceived by Tina Landau. 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. Additional songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics by Jonathan Coulton. Additional music by Tom Kitt.
The show is directed by Tara Overfield Wilkinson, with choreographer Fabian Aloise, designer Steve Howell, Musical Supervisor Mark Crossland, Musical Director Marcus Carter-Adams, Costume Designer Sarah Mercade, Lighting and Video Designer Ben Bull, Sound Designer Ben Harrison, Costume and Wig Supervisor Megan Rarity, Associate Choreographer Paris Green and Casting Director Harry Blumenau Casting. Selladoor Worldwide are the General Managers.
Show Information
Matinees: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Important Notes
Under 2s are NOT permitted
May contain haze effects<br>
The performance on Tuesday 16 August at 2pm is a Relaxed Performance. The performance on Friday 19 August at 2pm is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Venue Information
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, SE1 8XXNearest Tube or Train: Embankment Station (District Line, Circle Line); Waterloo Station (Jubilee Line, Northern Line)
Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for The SpongeBob Musical at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
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The SpongeBob Musical booking calendar and seating plan→
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