The Little Mermaid
My First Ballet
#A spellbinding story set under the sea.
Mermaids, magical sea creatures, and a wish: discover one of the world’s favourite fairytales reimagined for ballet in this spellbinding adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
With a few extra magical twists and turns, this delightful family adventure is based on the original Danish story written by Hans Christian Andersen almost 200 years ago. It follows the treasured tale of our young mermaid heroine who falls in love with a human Prince and faces an impossible decision: is love worth the risk?
Audiences of all ages will enjoy a parade of well-known and exciting new characters, including the courageous Little Mermaid, captivating Prince, a wicked Sea Witch, and two slippery eels. The familiar storyline of the shipwreck and rescue, spells and sacrifices, and the journey of falling in love, is beautifully revealed in an underwater wonderland.
With sublime music by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius as a nod to the original story’s Scandinavian heritage, this Australian production premiered in 2023 to critical and audience acclaim. Choreographed by the renowned Paul Boyd and with wonderful narration by Sarah McIntosh, Queensland Ballet’s The Little Mermaid was created with children in mind and sits within our popular My First Ballet series.
Please note: This performance uses haze, smoke effects and flashing lights. This show also features characters, like the Sea Witch, that younger audiences may find a little scary. Performed by Queensland Ballet Academy Pre-Professional Program dancers to recorded music.
Generously supported by Amanda, Alexandra and Claudia Talbot and the Ken Talbot Foundation.
“For the many young children in the audience, it was a captivating evening of ballet theatre…”
“The Little Mermaid was a visually beautiful production and a fantastic choice for the ‘My First Ballet’ series."
Price
Venue
Talbot Theatre
Thomas Dixon Centre
406 Montague Road
West End
QLD 4101
Credits
Paul Boyd
Choreographer
Jean Sibelius
Music
Zoe Griffiths
Costume Designer
Josh McIntosh
Set Designer
Craig Wilkinson
Video Designer
Ben Hughes
Lighting Designer
Sarah McIntosh
Narrator
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#Performance Casting
The Little Mermaid Cast List
Coming Soon
#Meet the Characters
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a determined, feisty, and free-spirited mermaid who dreams of exploring the world beyond her underwater kingdom.
Sea Witch
The Sea Witch is a cunning and villainous sorceress who does not have the Little Mermaid’s best interests at heart. She convinces the Little Mermaid to trade her voice for legs.
The Prince
The handsome Prince is the Little Mermaid’s love interest. He is a kind-hearted human who falls in love with the Little Mermaid’s courageous nature.
Temptress
The Sea Witch transforms into the Temptress through a love potion to lure the Prince away from the Little Mermaid.
Spirit of the Sea
The narrator for this special story. The Spirit of the Sea accompanies the Little Mermaid on her journey and helps her in times of need.
Eels
The Eels are the Sea Witch’s assistants who serve as her eyes and ears throughout the kingdom. They lead the Little Mermaid to the Sea Witch.
Little Mermaid’s Sister
As the Little Mermaid’s sister, she supports the Little Mermaid and warns her that the human world above the waves is dangerous.
Merman
The Little Mermaid’s friend who also warns her about the dangers that lay beyond the waves.
The Little Mermaid costume illustrations by Zoe Griffiths.
Image gallery: Queenland Ballet's Jette Parker Young Artists performing The Little Mermaid - My First Ballet. Photography by David Kelly.