PROGRAM
FIRST HALF
Welcome to the underwater world where our tale begins and an enchanting adventure unfolds. Throughout the story, there are moments where you can play your part, for example, by lighting a small torch.
In this underwater kingdom, colorful fish and corals shine, and aquatic plants dance in the depths of the sea.
1. UNDERWATER KINGDOM
At the ocean floor, in a magnificent castle, lives a king with seven beautiful daughters. However, these princesses are not your ordinary princesses; they are mermaids. The youngest daughter loves to hear stories about life on land.
When the youngest daughter finally gets to explore the surface world, she unexpectedly encounters a ship in distress and a Prince. A Prince who captures the mermaid’s heart.
But can a mermaid ever win the heart of a human prince?
2. UNDERWATER KINGDOM MERMAIDS AND SEA KING
At sea, where the waves dance with the wind, sails the Prince’s majestic ship towards adventure. On this ship, the Prince travels into the unknown, accompanied by his loyal crew.
The spirited seagulls follow the ship, making daring dives into the waves and enjoying their freedom.
3. SHIP’S CREW
4. PRINCE
5. SEAGULLS
Below the ocean surface, a completely different world unfolds. This underwater world is full of sparkle as fish, sea plants, and starfish glow in the sunlight reflecting towards the bottom. The Sea King and his daughters spend much time among other sea creatures.
6. MACKERELS
7. FISH, SEA PLANTS, AND STARFISH
8. SEA KING
9. MERMAID’S SISTERS
But where is one of the daughters?
Assisting the Sea King underwater is the industrious Court Crab. The Court Crab is a diligent and loyal advisor in all matters of the kingdom, often tasked with finding the King’s daughter who strays from the path.
10. SEA KING AND COURT CRAB
As you might have guessed, the wayward daughter is the Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid’s heart beats for adventure. She and her faithful Fish Friend enjoy exploring shipwrecks and other wonders of the sea. Shipwrecks are full of stories and secrets, and they search for the greatest treasures of all – human belongings.
11. MERMAID AND FISH FRIEND
12. SHIPWRECKS
13. HUMAN BELONGINGS
The Little Mermaid is fascinated by the human world and often dreams of it. One evening, as the sea rests calmly and the stars twinkle in the sky, she witnesses magical things.
14. LITTLE MERMAID’S DREAMS
15. STARS
The underwater world sparkles, calling the Little Mermaid to the surface. Enticed by the sparkle, the Mermaid rises and sees in the middle of the vast sea a magnificent fireworks display and a ship, where the Prince’s birthday celebration is taking place.
16. FIREWORKS
17. CELEBRATION ON THE SHIP
Suddenly, threatening clouds gather in the sky. A storm arises unexpectedly and engulfs the ship and its crew. Like a bolt of lightning, the storm sweeps the ship away. The storm destroys the ship, and the Prince and his crew are shipwrecked. The ocean claims its part of the story, and the night darkens.
18. LIGHTNING
19. SHIPWRECK
After the intermission, you will see how our adventure continues. The intermission lasts 30 minutes.
SECOND HALF
Our story of the Little Mermaid continues.
The Little Mermaid followed the call of the human world as she rose to the sea’s surface and witnessed the end of the Prince’s birthday celebrations, which ended in a shipwreck caused by the storm. What will happen to the shipwrecked, will the Little Mermaid find her beloved again?
A new day dawns as the sun rays appear bright in the sky.
19. SHIPWRECK
20. SUN RAYS
Defying the stormy waves, the Little Mermaid has rescued her dream Prince from the shipwreck. Worried, the Little Mermaid tries to awaken her beloved with her song, and the Prince wakes up to her beautiful voice.
21. LITTLE MERMAID’S SONG
Life in the underwater world continues joyfully and colorfully. Deep in the sea depths, various fish, seahorses, jellyfish, and clams keep the sea life lively.
22. UNDERWATER WORLD
23. UNDER THE SEA
The enamored Little Mermaid swims among others, but her gaze speaks of longing and dreams that move deep within her heart. The Sea King and the Court Crab notice the situation and wonder about the Mermaid’s changed behavior.
24. SEA KING AND COURT CRAB WORRY
The Court Crab tries to gather information about the Little Mermaid’s movements from his friends, but the crabs have other things on their minds.
COURT CRAB: ”Hey guys! Have you seen the Little Mermaid? Ah, okay, well, thanks for your help.”
25. CRABS
On land, the Prince recalls the beautiful song he heard and the maiden who brought him safely from the waves. The advisor listens to the Prince’s story, reflects on past events, and considers how to find the beautiful maiden.
26. PRINCE AND ADVISOR
The Little Mermaid’s longing for the human world deepens, and by chance, she encounters two cunning eels. These mysterious creatures tell a tale of the mighty Sea Witch, who can help the Little Mermaid fulfill her greatest dream.
”We know someone who can help you. The Sea Witch can make all your dreams come true,” they whisper, and the Little Mermaid knows she must follow this path of destiny.
27. CUNNING EELS
28. SEA WITCH AND HER MINIONS
The Sea Witch, that magical goddess of the sea, makes a deal with the Little Mermaid. According to the agreement, the Sea Witch will enchant the Little Mermaid with legs in exchange for her beautiful voice. However, there is one condition in the spell: the Prince must kiss the Mermaid by a certain deadline. If the Little Mermaid does not receive a kiss from the Prince, she will return to the underwater kingdom as the Sea Witch’s captive.
29. LITTLE MERMAID GETS LEGS
Everything is new and wonderful for the Little Mermaid on land. The Prince’s advisor introduces the newcomer to life on the island, its birds, and other wildlife.
30. HUMAN ISLAND
A hectic day on the island ends with a beautiful sunset. The Little Mermaid and the Prince meet under the moon and stars illuminating the evening sky.
31. SUNSET
32. LITTLE MERMAID AND PRINCE MEET
The infatuated Prince takes the Little Mermaid rowing. Frogs and grasshoppers accompany them on the pond, while fireflies shimmer beautifully.
33. FROGS
34. GRASSHOPPERS
35. FIREFLIES
36. ROWING
To prevent the Prince from falling in love with the Little Mermaid, the Sea Witch disguises herself as a beautiful young woman and enchants the Prince with her graceful movements.
37. SEA WITCH AS HUMAN
38. ENCHANTMENT OF THE PRINCE
The Little Mermaid, surrounded by loyal friends – Fish Friend, Court Crab, and sisters – notices the situation. They know it’s time to step forward and fight for love. The Little Mermaid is determined to save the Prince and break the Sea Witch’s spell.
And so, the battle between the Sea Witch and the Little Mermaid begins. The Little Mermaid tries to get the Sea Witch’s necklace, which holds her beautiful voice. The Sea Witch does everything to keep her grip on the Prince.
39. BREAKING THE SPELL
Eventually, the Little Mermaid regains her beautiful voice, and the Prince becomes hers! Together they enter the human world, where they live with love and honesty for the rest of their lives.