Artistic Team & Cast Announced for The SpongeBob Musical
We’re thrilled to announce that Tyne Theatre Productions have appointed a fantastic and talented artistic team and cast for The SpongeBob Musical, performing at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House from Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st February 2026.
Artistic Team
Sonia Hernandez – Director
Sonia is diving back in for her fourth adventure directing with Tyne Theatre Productions, and this one might just be the craziest yet! She’s previously steered The Full Monty, Rent, and most recently the epic Jesus Christ Superstar. When she’s not in the director’s chair, Sonia can usually be found backstage production managing for TTP or stage managing with theatre groups all across the North East.
Jennifer Wagstaff – Musical Director
A lifelong musical theatre fan, Jennifer’s MD experience includes 4 years with the Northumbria MT Society (Sweeney Todd, Bare, Fame) as well as MD for Tyne Theatre Production’s of Oklahoma in 2016. After a number of years away from the North East, she is now back as Assistant MD with the Jubilee Theatre on their production Urinetown, and is excited to return as part of the TTP Artistic Team for SpongeBob the Musical.
Kate Walker – Choreographer
Kate trained at Italia Conte in London before returning to the North East and a freelance career as a dancer and teacher. She recently choreographed Sister Act for Sunderland Theatre Company and is currently working on their production of We Will Rock You. Kate teaches dance to all ages and across all styles and is very much looking forward to her first production with Tyne Theatre Productions.
Cast
SpongeBob – Ben Stoddart
Patrick – Zachary Douglas
Squidward – Corey Clarke
Sandy – Carol-Ann McConnellogue
Plankton – Finn Younger
Karen – Grace Bain
Mr Krabs – Sam Honour
Pearl – Devon Dolman
Patchy the Pirate – Dan Ellis
Get involved
Find out what other opportunities there are to get involved with The SpongeBob Musical, or future shows, by emailing ttp@ttoh.uk
