BALLET: The Little Mermaid - QLD Ballet

18 Dec 2025

Season: December 18th - 23rd, 2025

Title: The Little Mermaid (My First Ballet Series)

Presented By: Queensland Ballet

Genre: Ballet / Dance / Family Performance

Synopsis: A spellbinding underwater adventure based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairytale, this joyful, family-friendly ballet follows a courageous young mermaid who dreams of life above the waves and falls in love with a human prince. With magical sea creatures, dramatic turns, and an underwater wonderland brought to life in movement and music, the story explores love, courage and sacrifice. The production is choreographed by Paul Boyd with narration by Sarah McIntosh and performed by the Queensland Ballet Academy Pre-Professional Program to recorded music by Jean Sibelius.

Performance Dates: 18 – 23 December 2025

Performance Times: Multiple session times across each day (e.g., 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 6:30 pm, plus Relaxed Performances)

Performance Location and Address: Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101, Australia

Ticket Costs:

Adult - $67
Concession - $57
30 yrs & under - $54
Child - $34
Group - $57
School Group - $35 each

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - The Little Mermaid

Warnings: Uses haze, smoke effects and flashing lights; some characters (like the Sea Witch) may be a little scary for very young children.

Recommended Age: Suitable for families and children, but note sensory effects and dramatic scenes.

Duration: Approximately 60 minutes; no interval.

Cast: Performers from the Queensland Ballet Academy Pre-Professional Program

Creative Team:

Choreographer - Paul Boyd
Music - Jean Sibelius
Costume Designer - Zoe Griffiths
Set Designer - Josh McIntosh
Video Designer - Craig Wilkinson
Lighting Designer - Ben Hughes
Narrator - Sarah McIntosh

Production Website: QLD Ballet - The Little Mermaid

Other Information:

A Relaxed Performance is included in the season for audiences with sensory needs
Group discounts and special Mob Tickets for First Nations audiences are available
For wheelchair/accessible seating or ticket enquiries, contact Queensland Ballet ticketing (via the venue’s box office)