Introduction
Petworth Players presents an ambitious and magical production with lively musical numbers, comedy, and dazzling scenery. It’s a fantastical and immersive experience for the whole family!
Plot Summary
Dare to dive into the ocean with Arial, a mermaid princess who longs for more than her underwater world. She falls in love with the human Prince Valiant, but her friends and family disapprove and wish for her to stay in the deep end. Jealous of Arial’s beauty and singing voice, the evil sea witch Octavia wants to bring her family to a dismal end and gain power over the ocean. Meanwhile, nautical misfits on Copenhagen docks find themselves tangled up in our underwater shenanigans.
Join a good sea fairy, a hapless taxi driver duo, and a chaotic pool of workers in the fish and maritime industries as the story unfolds.
Performances
The shows will be performed at the Herbert Shiner Community Hall on:
- Friday 23rd January 2026 at 7.30pm
- Saturday 24th January 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
- Sunday 25th January 2026 at 2.30pm
Tickets are available from our Online Box Office and from Austens in Petworth.
Special Thanks
With thanks to our wonderful team of backstage crew, certified chaperones, all additional front of house volunteers, and makeup artists. Special thanks to all raffle prize donors and supporting businesses.