In summer 2022, Perform launched Central London's first-ever children's theatre festival, transforming Coram's Fields in Bloomsbury into a vibrant hub of family theatre. Across six weeks from 22 July to 28 August 2022, the festival showcased four musicals, including two brand-new Perform productions. The season opened on 28 and 29 July, with previews beginning 22 July.
One of the stand-out new shows was Mermaids & Pirates, a sun-soaked Caribbean adventure created especially for ages 4-11. Bursting with calypso rhythms, colourful characters and laugh-out-loud mischief, it quickly became a highlight of the festival programme.
Photos from the 2023 production of Mermaids and Pirates
When Long Gone Silver and his bumbling band of pirates sail up to Treasure Island, the last thing they expect is an encounter with Marina and her super-cool team of mermaids. But when The Sacred Coconut mysteriously disappears, chaos ripples across the island and only singing parrot Rita Conchita and her friends can restore harmony.
Mermaids & Pirates features a shipload of unforgettable characters, including Jack, the Seasick Pirate, shy mermaid Myrtle, and Coco, Queen of the Island. Full of calypso-infused songs, salsa-styled choreography and plenty of comic surprises, this one-hour musical celebrates teamwork, courage and the magic of the Caribbean.
Sing along with some of our favourite songs from the show. Toe-tapping tunes that capture the magic, mischief and adventure of the show!
