The Little Mermaid - a full length traditional pantomime.
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King Hans and Queen Helga of Jutland used to be fun loving and adventurous, but now their country is in financial trouble and their lives have become more serious. If they can persuade their son, Prince William to marry a neighbouring Princess they will be able to form a trade alliance and sort out their money worries. The Prince, however, dreams of going on a great adventure himself across the ocean. Meanwhile under the sea, the sea King, Neptune’s daughter, Sirena is after adventure of her own. She is curious about the humans she has seen on dry land, especially the handsome Prince who stares out to sea every morning. But she is not the only one who has an interest in the Prince. The Sea Witch, Crustacia also has designs on him but for a completely different reason.
CHARACTER LIST:
UNDER THE SEA:
Neptune - Ruler of the Ocean
Maris - Neptune’s sister and school mistress
Granny G - Neptune’s mother in law (the Dame)
Sirena - Neptune’s daughter: The Little Mermaid (the principal girl)
Azure - a mermaid
Cyan - a mermaid
Indigo - a mermaid
Sapphire - a mermaid
Winkle - a sea creature
Whelk - a sea creature
Lil Shark - a sea creature
Crustacia - Evil Sea Witch (The baddie)
Dabberlocks - Crustacia’s assistant
Bladderwrack - Crustacia’s assistant
Olly octopus - pantomime 'animal'
Sally squid - pantomime 'animal'
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ON LAND:
King Hans - King of Jutland
Queen Helga - King of Jutland
Prince William - King Hans and Queen Helga's son (the principal boy)
Timmy Topp - Royal housekeeper, valet and butler. (comedy duo)
Lou Bottom - Royal tea boy and cleaner. (comedy duo)
Penelope - a princess
Patsy - a princess
Pippa - a princess
Jack Straw - Ship's Captain from the West Country
R Kidd - Boatswain from Liverpool
Beau Brummie - 1st Mate from the West Midlands
Bilaricay Dickie - Ship’s cook from Essex
Jolly Jock - Ship’s 'lucky' mascot from Scotland
CHORUS/Dancers: Extra mermaids and sea creatures/school pupils
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Many characters can be doubled up, for example: Princesses, Ship’s crew, Octopus, Squid, other sea creatures and mermaids.
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Photo Gallery
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SNADS' production of 'The Little Mermaid' in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, UK - Photographs courtesy of Paula Skinner
Belfrey Theatre's production of 'The Little Mermaid' Shropshire, UK - photos by Joseph Maclean Photography
Altona City Theatre's production of 'The Little Mermaid', Melbourne, Australia - photos by Jax McLennan
