THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Little Mermaid
Friday 4 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027
Dive into festive fun with The Pantomime Adventure of The Little Mermaid – a magical underwater adventure for the whole family.
Based on the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen, this much-loved tale is given the unmistakable Richmond pantomime treatment, bursting with toe-tapping tunes, inventive dance routines, laugh-out-loud comedy and plenty of unexpected twists along the way.
Audiences can also look forward to the return of the Theatre’s legendary knitted items, a cherished tradition that has become a highlight of recent Georgian Theatre Royal pantomimes and a delight for all ages. Details of the campaign will be announced later in the year.
Running from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, The Pantomime Adventure of The Little Mermaid promises a joyful, feel-good festive treat packed with colour, laughter and seasonal magic.
Early booking is strongly recommended, as Richmond pantomimes are hugely popular and often sell out well in advance.
Please go to our booking page or call Box Office on 01748 825252 for tickets.
Pantomine Knitting Appeal
Our much-loved annual pantomime knitting appeal is back!
To help bring The Pantomime Adventure of The Little Mermaid to life, we’re asking our wonderful knitting and crochet community to create jellyfish for this year’s production.
The knitted and crocheted creations will make a very special appearance during the pantomime, when they will be thrown onto the stage at a key moment in the show. It’s always a magical moment that raises a cheer from audiences of all ages!
FREE WOOL AVAILABLE!
Thanks to a very generous donation, we have a large quantity of wool available for anyone who would like to take part.
Free wool can be collected from the Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have printed copies of the knitting and crochet patterns available to collect.
So, whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter or fancy trying something new, we’d love you to join in!
Download the patterns
KNITTING PATTERN – JELLYFISH SIMPLE
KNITTING PATTERN - INTERMEDIATE
CROCHET PATTERN – JELLYFISH
You can make your jellyfish in any colour or style. The patterns are there for inspiration but you are welcome to source your own. Let your creativity run wild – or should that be swim wild?!
Where to bring your jellyfish
Completed jellyfish can be dropped off at The Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office or posted to:
Georgian Theatre Royal
Victoria Road
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 4DW
Please make sure your jellyfish reaches us by Saturday 28 November 2026.
What happens to the jellyfish afterwards?
After The Pantomime Adventure of The Little Mermaid finishes, the jellyfish won’t simply disappear. As with previous years, the Theatre will find new homes for the knitted creations, with items donated to local nurseries, playgroups and charities for play, decoration and learning activities.
Thank you to everyone who takes part in our annual pantomime knitting appeal. Every jellyfish helps make our pantomime extra special – and we can’t wait to see a whole sea of them on stage!
The Pantomime Adventure of The Little Mermaid
Friday 4 December 2026 – Saturday 9 January 2027