The Little Mermaid – My First Ballet

December 18 – 23

A spellbinding story set under the sea.

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Mermaids, magical sea creatures, and a wish: discover one of the world’s favourite fairytales reimagined for ballet in this spellbinding adaptation of The Little Mermaid.

With a few extra magical twists and turns, this delightful family adventure is based on the original Danish story written by Hans Christian Andersen almost 200 years ago. It follows the treasured tale of our young mermaid heroine who falls in love with a human Prince and faces an impossible decision: is love worth the risk?

Audiences of all ages will enjoy a parade of well-known and exciting new characters, including the courageous Little Mermaid, captivating Prince, a wicked Sea Witch, and two slippery eels. The familiar storyline of the shipwreck and rescue, spells and sacrifices, and the journey of falling in love, is beautifully revealed in an underwater wonderland.

With sublime music by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius as a nod to the original story’s Scandinavian heritage, this Australian production premiered in 2023 to critical and audience acclaim. Choreographed by the renowned Paul Boyd and with wonderful narration by Sarah McIntosh, Queensland Ballet’s The Little Mermaid was created with children in mind and sits within our popular My First Ballet series.

“For the many young children in the audience, it was a captivating evening of ballet theatre…”
— Australian Arts Review

Important Information

Please note: This performance uses haze, smoke effects and flashing lights. This show also features characters, like the Sea Witch, that younger audiences may find a little scary. Performed by Queensland Ballet Academy Pre-Professional Program dancers to recorded music.

Generously supported by Amanda, Alexandra and Claudia Talbot and the Ken Talbot Foundation.

Dates & times

Thursday, December 18, 202511.30am, 2pm
Friday, December 19, 202511.30am, 2pm, 6.30pm
Saturday, December 20, 202511.30am, 2pm, 6.30pm
Monday, December 22, 202511.30am, 2pm, 6.30pm
Tuesday, December 23, 202511.30am, 2pm, 6.30pm

Important information

Suitable for all ages

Approximately 60 minutes, no interval

To request a group booking please email or call us to arrange on (07) 3013 6666

Mob Tick ets offer discounted access for First Nations peoples

For wheelchair and accessible seating or ticketing enquiries please email or call us to arrange on
(07) 3013 6666

Terms and conditions of sale

Grande Season Package tickets

Four or more 2025 Queensland Ballet Productions

Adult

$54

Concession

$46

Petite Season Package tickets

Three 2025 Queensland Balet Productions

Adult

$57

Concession

$49

Single tickets

Adult

$67

Concession

$57

30 and Under

$54

Child

$34

Adult Groups of 6+

$57

School Group

$35

Concession types

Concession tickets available to full pensioners, Queensland Government Seniors Card holders, MEAA members, full-time students over 30 years, and the unemployed (healthcare card holders). Please note that the national Seniors Card is not applicable.

30 and Under tickets available to those aged 30 years and under at time of booking.

Child tickets available to those aged 2-13 years at time of booking.

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Gallery

Image gallery: Queenland Ballet’s Jette Parker Young Artists performing The Little Mermaid – My First Ballet. Photography by David Kelly.

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