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Thetford Players delved back under the sea for The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, directed by Charlie Wilson and Will O’Donnell.

A colourful group photo of children and adults dressed in creative, themed costumes on a stage set inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants. The cast is smiling and gathered in rows, with props and stage decoration behind them, including signs reading “Bikini Bottom Town Hall” and “The Krusty Krab”.
The cast of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, with directors Charlie Wilson (back row, centre right) and Will O’Donnell (back row, right) Image © Maria Cooke

Returners from panto, Summer-Brooke Harvey and Charley Holt, led the show confidently as BFFs, SpongeBob and Patrick. Along with Sandy Cheeks, played by Players first-timer Elena Young, they defied the odds and saved their town from the eruption of Mount Humongous, an impressive 13-foot high volcano built by set designer, Nat Holding.

A scene from the stage performance featuring young cast members in character. A performer dressed as SpongeBob (in yellow shirt, red tie and yellow plaid trousers) points expressively, surrounded by other children in bright costumes. The backdrop shows a hand-drawn Jellyfish Fields sign and undersea-themed props.
Image caption: Summer-Brooke Harvey takes centre stage as SpongeBob. Image: ©Maria Cooke

The rest of the young cast brought the world of Bikini Bottom to life with confident singing and choreography, plus a healthy dose of humour. Handmade costumes by Carol Smith were the icing on the cake; watching Squidward (Reece Fuller) tap dance whilst adorned with a second pair of legs was certainly a stand out moment!

“It has been a pleasure to watch new youth members bond with our group and work so hard to bring this show together,” said Chairperson, Jo Cooper. “To say that I am proud of this group is definitely an understatement.”

The Players now turn their attention to planning their next panto, Hansel and Gretel, debuting in January. TP Youth are also performing another show, Pantoland Prosecutions, at the Thetford Academy in September.

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