SpongeBob hits the stage

The 90-minute show promises lots of colourful action as SpongeBob pursues his lifelong dream to fly with the Pacific Ocean jellyfish. SpongeBob is assisted in his endeavours by the much-loved Bikini Bottom gang: Sandy Squirrel, cantankerous Squidward Tentacles, the ever-robust Mr Krabs and SpongeBob's best friend Patrick Star.

The show was written by Steven Banks, head writer and story editor of the television series and features original songs and adaptations from composer and lyricist Eban Schletter.

Gip Hoppe is responsible for original direction and Jenn Rapp for original choreography, David Gallo for set design, Mirenda Rada for costume design and Paul Rubin for the design of the flying sequence.

Bikini Bottom

Follow the adventures of SpongeBob and his friends from the fantasy underwater town of Bikini Bottom at Carnival City's Big Top Arena, between 21 and 30 December, and at GrandWest's Grand Arena between 3 and 13 January, 2010.

Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly is proudly brought to South Africa by Broadway Asia Entertainment in association with DStv and Sun International.

Tickets cost between R100 to R200 and show times vary between 2pm, 3pm and 6pm depending on the day. To book, go to www.computicket.com. For further information, go to www.spongebobontour.co.za and www.nickelodeonafrica.com.