The Singing Mermaid
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It’s a lovely piece of theatre that’ll leave its audience in a trance” ★ ★ ★ ★ Time Out
This is a fun, warm-hearted adventure that may leave you humming its songs” The Guardian
Did you ever go to Silversands
On a sunny day?
Then perhaps you saw the mermaid
Who sang in the deep blue bay…
The singing mermaid is tempted away to join a travelling circus, with the promise of a life of excitement (and her own swimming pool!). The circus audiences love her singing but she soon finds she’s been tricked by the dastardly circus master.
A lovely little show that makes a big splash. ★ ★ ★ ★ The Times
Will she ever escape? And who will help her along the way?
With three skilled performers, beautiful puppets and music & songs by Barb Jungr (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt), Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ much-loved story is a perfect treat for all the family.
As entertainment for very young children, musical shows don’t get much better than this.” Musical Theatre Review ★ ★ ★ ★
Price
£14.50
Presented by
Watershed Productions present the Little Angel Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton, production.
By
Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks
Age Guideline
3 to 8 years
Duration
Approx. 55 minutes (no interval)
Credits
This play is based on the original book The Singing Mermaid
Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks
Text © Julia Donaldson 2013
Illustrations © Lydia Monks 2013
Published by Macmillan Children’s Books
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Photo - Tristram Kenton
Photo - Tristram Kenton
Photo - Tristram Kenton
Creative Team
Adapted by
Samantha Lane
Samantha Lane
Barb Jungr
Barb Jungr
Music & Lyrics
Barb Jungr
Barb Jungr
Associate Director
Oliver Hymans
Oliver Hymans
Design
Laura McEwen
Laura McEwen
Laura has worked nationally and internationally as a Theatre Set and Costume Designer for more than twenty years. She has a specialism in designing for younger audiences and this work has included designs for a range of companies including the RSC, English National Opera, Polka Theatre, Unicorn Theatre, Can’t Sit Still, Nottingham Playhouse and York Theatre Royal. Her designs for the stage have been exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Most recently her work has toured to Broadway, New York and Singapore.
In addition to designing for theatre Laura has undertaken a range of projects designing interactive spaces for young people. Most recently this included the RIBA award nominated designs for the public spaces at Polka Theatre, London, in collaboration with Foster Wilson Architects. She is passionate about making spaces that allow room to play and imagine and that promote inclusivity and well being.
Lighting Design
Sherry Coenen
Sherry Coenen
Puppets
Lyndie Wright
Lyndie Wright
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