A Derby �eatre Production

An uplifting underwater adventure perfect for ages 5 and over set to make a splash at Derby �eatre this Christmas.

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�e Little Mermaid at Derby �eatreWe are delighted you are able to join us online to view a performance of �e Little Mermaid, a Derby �eatre production perfect for ages 5+ and their families and friends.

Sit back, get comfy and join us for this underwater adventure, a magical tale of love, loss and adventure where two fish characters take us on a journey with the ever-curious little mermaid, who is enthralled with the unknown world above the sea and the humans that inhabit it. �e Little Mermaid longs to leave her beautiful world and chase happiness as a human… but transformation and love come at a price.

Creative Team Adapted by Mike Kenny Directed by Sarah BrighamDesigned by Ali AllenLighting Designed by Jamie VellaSound Designed (and Composed) by Ivan Stott Puppet Maker and Director John BarberVoice Coach Anita Gilbert

�e Little Mermaid is based on the original production by Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance �eatre.Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance �eatre.

is based on the original production by

Oliver AshworthJETSAM

Team Fish

Team Chips

�e Little Mermaid features two teams of actors who will perform on alternate dates.

Cast

Joelle BrabbanFLOTSAM

Jordan LaidleyJETSAM

If you were a mermaid/merperson what would your name be?Oliver: Bubble Obby Blobby April: AprielJoelle: Flo Jordan: Lord GarGanoWhat would be the best thing about living under the sea?Oliver: Diving down so deep to see the weird and wonderful creatures. April: Seeing if sea creatures actually sing and dance.Joelle: Overcoming my fear of the deep sea. Jordan: I’d know what it’s like to swim.What is your Christmas wish for 2020?Oliver: For everyone to experience the magic of theatre online. April: Become a mermaid.Joelle: Be happy, safe and well. Jordan: Become a Hollywood success.

April Nerissa HudsonFLOTSAM

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Spot the 6 DifferencesOh no... the spell has gone wrong. Can you find the 6 differences between the two mermaids?

Count the FishFish on the loose! How many can you count in this programme?

SeaFish

SpellSwim

TailCrab

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Count the FishCount the FishCount the FishCount the Fish

Answers: Spot the Difference: reflection, top colour, red fish missing, comb colour, bracelets missing, orange fish turned direction. Count the fish: 29

A Derby �eatre Production

Photography by Pamela Raith