It is a traditional Pantomime (Hans Christian Anderson with a happy ending) with a great comedy line-up of the King, Queen, funny man and funny girl and a strong plot to enchant children from two to ninety two. From the royal palace to Neptune's underwater kingdom there is plenty of scope for spectacle and ample opportunity for the chorus, dancers and children to sparkle.

What a few people have said about the show:

This is a fast-paced, energetic musical comedy that takes you from a king’s royal palace on earth to King Neptune’s palace underwater! Journey into the briney see. Mermaids like you’ve never seen! Folks of all ages will enjoy this.

You’ve never seen sea creatures like these! Some are very young and bring magic to the stage.

How can a handsome prince fall in love with a gorgeous mermaid, and live happily ever-after? Oh yes they can! Only in a fun-filled traditional English pantomime.

We’ve got it all! A bigger-than-life Dame named Queen Hypochrondria*; a story of true love that overcomes evil deeds; lots of modern, lively music borrowed from the Disney film and other contemporary sources that embrace jazz and line dancing, etc. *This is the part I am playing, if all the gowns are ready. Edward Brown

"Panto is a magical moment not just for the audience but for those on stage as well as this very old British tradition allows us to use our imagination - a rare treat these days - and relive our childhoods.

I love playing in pantos (as well as other musicals) and this will be my first role as a panto dame - Queen Hypochondria. For me she's a bit like Hyacinth Bouquet in "Keeping Up Appearances" a well know UK TV series some 30 odd years ago - but feel free to let me know afterwards who you think the Queen reminds you of.

I hope you have as much fun watching the Little Mermaid as the entire production team has had rehearsing and preparing it for you over the past few weeks".

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