The Little Mermaid

December 1997

Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen

For children 7-10

Directed by Catriona Murray
Designed by Kate Burnett

“Excellently acted and conscientious of its audience, the play is one of the better performances, less patronising and more entertaining than most, a very commendable panto with its heart firmly in the right place.”
Dawn Jessop, Yorkshire Post

“A musical, magical delight. The language is enchanting and a wonderful story is woven combining modern technology, great jokes and universal truths.”
Paul Whitfield, Dramaweb

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At its heart, it celebrates the power of childhood imagination to conjure both redemptive art forms and new and better worlds from the implosion of the old.

Sweet Fanny Adams in Eden

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A three-year project, commissioned by Stellar Quines Theatre Company and funded by the Scottish Arts Council for performance in Pitlochry Plant Collectors’ Memorial Garden (2003).

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Creative Workshop Space, West Yorkshire

Established in 2003 by playwright Judith Adams, artist / photographer Simon Warner and Leo Warner, creative director of 59 Productions, Whitestone Arts produces and facilitates creative, cross-media projects. At our base in the West Yorkshire Pennines we develop new collaborative work, supporting emerging artists as well as running and hosting workshops on landscape, art, dance and text. We also have residential and training facilities available for hire in our converted farmhouse buildings.

Judith Adams

Playwright & Dramatist