A night of magic and grace awaits at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on Friday, April 30, when The Victorian State Ballet presents a full-length classical ballet production of The Little Mermaid.
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With a narrative based on Hans Christian Andersen's timeless classic, this widely-known and much-loved story brings to life an underwater world inhabited by a myriad of sea folk and lively characters.
A young mermaid dreams of a life beyond the sea. She bears witness to a shipwreck and comes to the aid of a drowning sailor. Having saved his life by delivering him back to shore, her curiosity is awakened.
Throwing caution to the wind, she seeks the council of the wise Sea Crone who advises her that all gifts come with a warning, before granting her the gift of transformation.
Reunited with her sailor, she struggles to life on land and quickly discovers life in a palace, chasing a prince, and navigating her new legs is not as easy as she dreamed!
The choreography by Michelle Cassar de Sierra is a stunning display of classical ballet with elements of physical theatre that magically tell the tale.
With magnificent costumes, vibrant sets and props, and the outstanding skill and technique of the artists of the Victorian State Ballet, the audience will be immersed amidst the fairy tale classic.
The show starts at 8pm and tickets are on sale at the CPAC box office, by phone on 4993 4266 or at cessnockperformingartscentre.com.au.
