5 December – 11 Jan

Dive into a magical underwater kingdom this Christmas with Bristol Old Vic’s bold and breathtaking re-imagining of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale about love, hope, and how no one is too small to change the world.

The Little Mermaid loves swimming, dancing and spending time with her friends. She might be the last mermaid in the Southern Waters, but it’s still her home and the other sea creatures are family. 

So when the sea starts to get warmer – the kelp wilting, the coral fading – she realises she has to act. The mermaid vows to protect their home and it seems a caring young man trying to restore the reef is just the person to help. But how much is she willing to sacrifice to find answers on land? Can her new friend really be trusted to help? And what oily monsters lurk in the shadows?

This listing appears on our front page until 11:55pm on Tuesday December 31st, 2024