The Singing Mermaid

The Singing Mermaid by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks

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 and her peaceful home at Silversands 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 tank by the wicked circus master Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea.


Will she ever escape? And who will help her along the way?


Through beautiful puppetry and performance, and with music by Barb Jungr (We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, The Pixie and the Pudding, The Smartest Giant in Town, There May be a Castle), Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’s enormously popular story, The Singing Mermaid, is brought to life.


The Singing Mermaid by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks is adapted for the stage by Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane with music and songs by Barb Jungr.


Age recommendation 3-8 yrs.


Dates
Thu 28 - Sat 30 Aug
Prices
Adults £16*
Children £14*

*+70p QNext fee
Running Time
50 minutes
Access Details

We have a limited number of free essential companion tickets available. These tickets are for adult patrons who require essential support during their visit. All children aged under 14 must be seated with an accompanying adult (18+) when watching a performance.

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Thu 28 Aug 2025
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Thu 28 Aug 2025
2.00pm
Fri 29 Aug 2025
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Fri 29 Aug 2025
2.00pm
Sat 30 Aug 2025
11.00am
Sat 30 Aug 2025
2.00pm

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