The Little Mermaid

For a refreshing change from the summer heat, Ballina’s underwater adventure The Little Mermaid is a COOL hit!

The Players annual youth production, once again, is riding on “the crest of the wave”. With a cast of approximately 50, Director Jaquie McCalman, together with Musical Director Max Foggon and Choreographer Tim Roberts, has delivered a fabulous family friendly show.

The strong principal line-up work wonderfully as a “shoal” and the supporting “school” of fishes add to the quality of the production which is enhanced by the “splash” of colour of the costumes and the scenery and electrified props.

Having reviewed many of these youth productions it is wonderful to see these young people improve from show to show. Obviously, the training they received from the Players experienced adults is fantastic and gives them the confidence to deliver the quality performances seen in this “swell” production.

With individual performances too numerous (and difficult) to single out, the entire cast and crew are to be congratulated for a most entertaining production!

Roger McKenzie

Photo: Lyn Gale