Heartwarming tale sure to make a splash with children

LITTLE MERMAID AT HULL TRUCK

- By SOFIE JACKSON

HOW do you make a banger of a Christmas show for children aged three to six years? This Hull Truck production of The Little Mermaid seems to have found the magic ingredients - a heartwarming story, two talented stars, and an absolutely enchanting set design.

Written and directed by Hull Truck Theatre’s Tom Saunders, the tale about conquering fears is digestible for younger audiences.

There are heaps of fun songs and plenty of chances for the kids to get involved, such as by throwing inflatable balls towards the stage and, of course, a chorus of “Over there! Behind you!”