Win a family ticket worth £122 to The Little Mermaid at New Vic

New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins and Vicki Dela Amedume, New Vic Associate Director and Artistic Director of Upswing, collaborate once again, following on from their critically acclaimed adaptations of Angela Carter’s The Company of Wolves and Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and The Pea, which transferred to the New Victory Theatre on Broadway in October 2024.

This new adaptation of The Little Mermaid will combine contemporary circus with enchanting storytelling and is the next show to be produced as part of the New Vic’s circus-theatre programme of work, which aims to be a leader in the development of circus theatre arts.

One of Hans Christian Andersen’s most familiar stories, The Little Mermaid was first published as part of a collection of fairytales for children in 1837. An intriguing tale, it is a powerful story that draws on themes of identity, hope, companionship and consequence and has been adapted for film, ballet, theatre and opera since it first entered the public domain. In this new production, Theresa Heskins and Vicki Dela Amedume will return to the original text and retell the story by fusing compelling storytelling with breathtaking circus action, live music and dazzling visual effects.

In a colourful coral reef, a young mermaid with a heart full of dreams spends her days hoping for a chance to explore the world above the deep blue sea. When she saves a human boy in trouble, she decides the time is right to leave behind the life she knows and sets out on a great adventure.

So dive into a world of magic and wonder this Christmas at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme for a breathtaking adventure beneath the waves and keep on reading to find out how you can win a family ticket for 4 worth £122!

Cast

Alexander Bean Poseidon / Snakelocks
Darcy Braimoh Caspian
Ruby Buchanan Halcyon
Holly Downey Ensemble
Arun Ghosh Show MD / Pacific Purple
Elliot Goodhill Xav
Maisie Mo Harrison Luna
Niamh Hine Honey Jewel
Hazel Monaghan Rosy Feather Star
Melaina Pecorini Aura
Ines Sampaio Red Whip Coral / Voice of The Sea Witch
Rhiannon Skerritt Coralie
Harrison Sweeney Vega/The Sea Witch
Caoife Turner Delphie

Creative

Theresa Heskins Adapter and Director
Vicki Dela Amedume MBE Co-Director  
Arun Ghosh Composer / Musical Director
Beverley Norris-Edmunds Movement Director
Laura Willstead Set Designer
Lis Evans Costume Designer
Danniella Beattie Lighting Designer
Alex Day Sound Designer
Holly Downey Choreography assistant
Anji Carroll CDG Casting Associate

Here’s how you can win yourself a family ticket worth £122 to watch The Little Mermaid

Win a family to The Little Mermaid at New Vic worth £122


Terms & Conditions:
* Prize is not exchangeable for cash and not transferable
* Open to residents of the United Kingdom Only
* Prize is for a family ticket to ONLY watch The Little Mermaid at New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme from Fri 14 Nov 2025 to Sat 24 Jan 2026 (subject to availability). The family ticket can be a combination of 2 adults and 2 children, 1 adult and 3 children, or 3 adults and 1 child (child tickets are for Under 16s). Family ticket must include one adult and one child.
*Ticket Voucher CANNOT be redeemed between the dates of Mon 22 Dec 2025 to Sat 3 Jan 2026.
*Entrants of the competition must be 18 or over and must not be employed by or family members of New Vic Theatre
* All entries must be received by Sun, 2 November 2025
* The winner will be chosen at random
* The winner will be notified via their email address. They have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize after being notified, after which time the prize will be considered unclaimed and will be re-assigned using a random selection method.
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* Tickets / Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
* The winner will be published on the original giveaway blog post.
* Prizes are administered separately by New Vic Theatre and Yeah Lifestyle cannot be held responsible for problems related to fulfilment of prizes including non-delivery of the item
* Usual New Vic Theatre ticket terms and conditions apply.
* Any extra information the theatre may need to accommodate the ticket winner and their party, for example regarding accessibility requirements, must be stated at time of acceptance of the prize.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are priced between £25.50 to £42.

How do I book tickets to watch The Little Mermaid?

Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office (E-tickets will be emailed), by calling 01782 717962 or visit the New Vic Theatre’s website here.

How long is the show for and what are the timings?

The show will be running from Friday, 14 November 2025 to Saturday, 24 January 2026. Evening shows at 7.30pm while matinee at 2.15pm with some morning shows at 10.30am.

Accessible performances:

Audio Described Performances
Saturday 20 December 1.30pm
Saturday 17 January 2.15pm

Captioned Performances
Saturday 10 January 2.15pm
Saturday 17 January 7.30pm

Relaxed Performance
Saturday 10 January 2.15pm
Thursday 22 January 10.30am

No performances on:

16, 17, 23, 24, 30 November
1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 25, 26, 28 December
1, 4, 5, 11, 18 January

Where is the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?

New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG

The theatre has a large car park, with a £2.50 charge on show days. Only contactless card payment is currently accepted for parking charges.

The theatre café is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday – then from 5.30pm for pre-show meals.

Booking is required for pre-show meals 5.30pm onwards, via their booking system at this link.

About The New Vic Theatre

Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council.

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Photo credit: New Vic Theatre /Andrew Billington