The Little Mermaid
Audiences join Ariel as she battles the evil Sea Witch who stole her voice in return for a chance to live among humans. The production features song-and-dance numbers, glittering costumes, special effects, and laugh-out-loud comedy. Beloved pantomime Dame May McFettridge returns to lead a cast that includes King Triton's kingdom characters and Belfast panto favourites.
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When
Tickets
Tickets £43.50–£17.50, including the maximum applicable per-ticket booking fee. Family Ticket: £2 off per ticket for a four-person ticket with a minimum of 2 children; applies to all performances. Groups of 10+: £15.00 tickets for selected weekday matinees. Larger group discounts are available by contacting the Box Office. Theatre membership discounts may be available and applied at checkout where applicable. Festive box packages are available, but no price is stated.
Hours
Performance times vary. Signed: Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 7:00pm; captioned: Thursday 17 December 2026 at 7:00pm; audio described: Monday 21 December 2026 at 5:30pm; relaxed: Tuesday 5 January 2027 at 6:00pm.
Food & Drink
Fabulously festive pantomime box packages offer treats alongside the show.
Accessibility
Signed, captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances are scheduled on selected dates.
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Tips & Advice
- Book early if you have a particular performance in mind; the theatre advises securing seats ahead and the production is marked selling fast.
- Consider the family ticket if booking for four people with at least two children; the offer applies to all performances.
- Ask about group tickets if you are booking for ten or more, as the offer applies to selected weekday matinees.
- Choose a signed, captioned, audio-described or relaxed performance if that format suits your visit.
- Allow two hours for the performance, including its interval, and bear the noise and scare warning in mind when bringing young children.
Special Events & Promotions
- Family ticket discount for a four-person ticket with at least 2 children; applies to all performances.
- Groups of 10 or more can get discounted tickets for selected weekday matinees; larger group discounts are available by contacting the Box Office.
- Theatre membership discounts may be available and applied at checkout where applicable.
- Signed performance on 16 December 2026.
- Captioned performance on 17 December 2026.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is the pantomime recommended for, and what should families know?
It is recommended for ages three and up. The show can be loud, and one or two scenes are intended to scare.
How long should I allow for the performance?
The running time is two hours, including the interval.
Should I book seats ahead?
The production advises securing seats early. Opening-week performances run from November 28 through December 6.
Are food and drink available?
Festive pantomime box packages are available and include food and drink; book a box through the Box Office.
What accessible performances are offered?
There are signed, captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances on selected dates.
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