The Singing Mermaid
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Sat 23 May11:00Theatre 1
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Sat 23 May14:00Theatre 1
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Sun 24 May11:00Theatre 1
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Sun 24 May14:00Theatre 1
"Raucous fun! Bad puns, circus tricks and goggle-eyed jellyfish abound" - The Guardian
3 - 8 year olds and their families will love this adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monk's hugely popular book, brought to life with beautiful puppetry and performance and music and songs by Barb Jungr (We're All Going On A Bear Hunt)
Did you ever go to Silversands
On a sunny summer’s day?
Then perhaps you saw the mermaid
Who sang in the deep blue bay
One day the singing mermaid is tempted away from all of her sea-creature friends to join a travelling circus. The audiences love to hear her sing, but the poor mermaid was tricked! Instead of the swimming pool she was promised, she is kept in a small fish tank by the wicked circus master Sam Sly. She longs to return to the sea, but how can she escape? And who could help her along the way?
"Here’s a lovely little show that makes a big splash"
The Times - ★ ★ ★ ★"..brings the world illustrated by Lydia Monks to gloriously barmy life"
Time Out - ★ ★ ★ ★"Musical shows for very young children don’t get much better than this."
Musical Theatre Review - ★ ★ ★ ★"This is a fun, warm-hearted adventure that may leave you humming its songs – and even wanting to hug a seagull."
The Guardian"Absolutely recommended for families with young children."
Edinburgh Tourist - ★★★★★
Age recommendation: Ages 3-8
Duration: 55 minutes. No interval.
Friends & Patrons Priority Booking: Mon 10 Nov
Member Priority Booking: Thu 13 Nov
General On Sale: Fri 14 Nov
★★★★★
Edinburgh Tourist
‘Kids and grown ups alike had a great time…It ran at 55 minutes which was just right. Absolutely recommended for families with young children.’
★★★★ 'a lovely little show that makes a big splash'
