Recent Reviews:
Zorro The Musical @ Music Theater Works, 2022
"Nick Sandys fight choreography is full of derring-do." WTTW.com
"The real strength and highlight of this production is its music beautifully sung and danced with fire and forcefulness by an excellent cast, as well as some vibrant swordplay and fight choreography, created by Nick Sandys." The Epoch Times
"And nod out to Nick Sandys' fight choreography. The dueling between Lopez [Diego] and the ensemble has an Inigo Montoya impressive skill and fun chase aspect." thefourthwalsh.com
Macbeth @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2021
"The lively and realistic swordplay in the final act ignited sparks, handled expertly by fight director Nick Sandys." Chicago Classical Review
West Side Story @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2019
"... and fight choreographer Nick Sandys’ vivid rumble action...." WTTW.com
"...the explosive combat choreography that's one of the show's principal glories. " Chicago Reader
"The physical action is ... orchestrated with ferocious realism by fight director Nick Sandys..." Chicagolandtheaterreviews.com
"... some superb fight choreography by Chicago’s own Nick Sandys..." ChicagoTheatreReview.com
Jesus Christ Superstar @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2018
"The onstage violence is worthy of notation as well... Fight director Nick Sandys toes the line of brutality and an almost beauty with how he creates these events. It does not shy away from the ferocity by any means but represents it with compassion." Picture This Post
Captain Blood @ First Folio Theatre, January 2017
"Sandys also gets credit for "movement direction," including the thoroughly satisfying fight sequences." Chicago Tribune
"The fight choreography by Nick Sandys is also remarkably good. The movement in this play is some of the best I’ve seen in Chicagoland and kudos for making foil fencing look dangerous and interesting." Edge Media
What Of The Night @ Stage Left/Cor Theatre, Jan 2017
" Violence choreography by Nick Sandys is convincing (and wince-inducing)." ChicagoTheaterBeat.com
Bel Canto @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, December 2015
"Nick Sandys' fight direction is also excellent. The physical reactions of the shooting victims are shockingly realistic." parterre.com
Love And Human Remains @ Cor Theatre, July 2015
"... uncompromising fight choreography of Nick Sandys,..." NewCityStage.com
"Nick Sandys provides his always thrilling fight choreography" AroundTheTown.com
Zorro The Musical @ Music Theater Works, 2022
"Nick Sandys fight choreography is full of derring-do." WTTW.com
"The real strength and highlight of this production is its music beautifully sung and danced with fire and forcefulness by an excellent cast, as well as some vibrant swordplay and fight choreography, created by Nick Sandys." The Epoch Times
"And nod out to Nick Sandys' fight choreography. The dueling between Lopez [Diego] and the ensemble has an Inigo Montoya impressive skill and fun chase aspect." thefourthwalsh.com
Macbeth @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2021
"The lively and realistic swordplay in the final act ignited sparks, handled expertly by fight director Nick Sandys." Chicago Classical Review
West Side Story @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2019
"... and fight choreographer Nick Sandys’ vivid rumble action...." WTTW.com
"...the explosive combat choreography that's one of the show's principal glories. " Chicago Reader
"The physical action is ... orchestrated with ferocious realism by fight director Nick Sandys..." Chicagolandtheaterreviews.com
"... some superb fight choreography by Chicago’s own Nick Sandys..." ChicagoTheatreReview.com
Jesus Christ Superstar @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2018
"The onstage violence is worthy of notation as well... Fight director Nick Sandys toes the line of brutality and an almost beauty with how he creates these events. It does not shy away from the ferocity by any means but represents it with compassion." Picture This Post
Captain Blood @ First Folio Theatre, January 2017
"Sandys also gets credit for "movement direction," including the thoroughly satisfying fight sequences." Chicago Tribune
"The fight choreography by Nick Sandys is also remarkably good. The movement in this play is some of the best I’ve seen in Chicagoland and kudos for making foil fencing look dangerous and interesting." Edge Media
What Of The Night @ Stage Left/Cor Theatre, Jan 2017
" Violence choreography by Nick Sandys is convincing (and wince-inducing)." ChicagoTheaterBeat.com
Bel Canto @ Lyric Opera of Chicago, December 2015
"Nick Sandys' fight direction is also excellent. The physical reactions of the shooting victims are shockingly realistic." parterre.com
Love And Human Remains @ Cor Theatre, July 2015
"... uncompromising fight choreography of Nick Sandys,..." NewCityStage.com
"Nick Sandys provides his always thrilling fight choreography" AroundTheTown.com
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