MATEJU, Z.: Little Mermaid (The) (after H.C. Andersen) [Ballet] (National Theatre Prague, 2017)
The Little Mermaid (after H.C. Andersen)
Composer: Mateju, Zbynek
Ballet Company: Czech National Ballet
Choreographer: Kodet, Jan
The Grandmother: Podarilova, Tereza
The Little Mermaid: Matejkova, Magdalena
The Prince: Vinklat, Ondrej
The Witch: Wenzelova, Michaela
Orchestra: Prague National Theatre Orchestra
Conductor: Weiser, Andreas Sebastian
Television Director: Lauze, Patrick
Lighting Designer: Tesar, Daniel
Costumer Designer: Gruskova, Alexandra
Date of Production: 28-09-2017
Venue: Estates Theatre, Prague
Playing Time: 01:39:55
Catalogue Number: EuroArts6749
A ballet based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
This beautiful ballet, based on the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, tells the heartbreaking story of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life and identity out of love. This charming performance, abounding in poetic dance scenes, is intended not only for parents and children but for everyone who loves this immortal story.
Delivered by the National Theatre Orchestra, choreographed by Jan Kodet and directed by the acclaimed SKUTR tandem (Martin Kukucka and Lukas Trpisovsky to a new composition by Czech composer Zbynek Mateju.
