Fight Photos, Reviews & Videos

Recent Reviews:
Camelot @ Music Theater Works, 2022
"The fight choreography (Nick Sandys is the best) is one of the highlights of the production..." aroundthetownchicago.com
"Their excellent combat skills and swordplay is violent and believable, thanks to the guidance of fight choreographer, Nick Sandys"   chicagotheaterreview.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

King Lear @ Elements Theatre, Aug 2016
"The realistic sword fights are the best I have seen on stage, with the imposing metal swords quickly flashing in the light." Cape Cod Chronicle
"There is some terrific swordplay and stage-fighting in the show, but also violence too dire for the very young." Cape Cod Times
"The costumes are perfect, the fight choreography is not only impressive but also has people worrying what would happen should an actor forget to duck..." broadwayworld.com/boston

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