Take a trip under the sea to Bikini Bottom as one of the world's most famous cartoons comes to life on stage. 

The SpongeBob Musical is based on the hit Nickelodeon show and is currently on its UK debut tour following a successful run on Broadway.

It will be at Norwich Theatre Royal from July 4 to 8 2023 and the cast includes Pop Idol sensation Gareth Gates as Squidward and RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Divina De Campo as Plankton. 

Norwich Evening News: Divina de Campo as Plankton in The SpongeBob Musical Divina de Campo as Plankton in The SpongeBob Musical (Image: Mark Senior)

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.

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With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up.

Norwich Evening News: The SpongeBob Musical is coming to Norwich The SpongeBob Musical is coming to Norwich (Image: Mark Senior)

This new production features colourful characters, magical choreography and dazzling costumes.

It features a tidal wave of original songs by the world’s most famous rock and pop artists, including Sara Bareilles, John Legend and Panic! At the Disco.

Tickets cost from £10 to £52.50 on the Norwich Theatre website.