Classic fairy tale given the Northern Ballet treatment
NORTHERN Ballet returns to Nottingham with its new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid this week.
Telling the story of a young mermaid who is willing to give up everything she knows in the search for love, the world première tour of this new ballet arrives at the Theatre Royal for performances from November 7-11.
The Little Mermaid is choreographed and directed by Northern Ballet’s artistic director David Nixon whose most recent creations for the company include hits Cinderella, The Great Gatsby and Beauty and the Beast.
This new production will immerse audiences in the mystical underwater world of Andersen’s famous fable with designs by Kimie Nakano (sets), Tim Mitchell (lighting) and David Nixon (costumes). The production also features an original score by Sally Beamish.
David Nixon, artistic director at Northern Ballet, said: “The Little Mermaid is an enchanting story and the fantastical underwater world of the mermaids evokes such beautiful imagery that it will be an excellent addition to our repertoire. So many people have grown up with this classic tale and so I am looking forward to reintroducing audiences to the world beyond the waves.”
To book tickets for The Little Mermaid, visit trch.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0115 989 5555.