la Petite Mort

T0714672057
An adult adaptation of The Little Mermaid. La Petite Mort is an absorbing adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's tragic fairy story of a young mermaid who has fallen in love with a human. In exchange for her tongue, she is granted mortality, but with one cruel proviso - her love must be returned.

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Archive :: production:T0714672057, play:S1075993374, venue:V435

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Production details

Swathed in a dreamlike atmosphere, with startling visuals such as rope-bound mermaids suspended from scaffolding, La Petite Mort evokes the universal themes of lust, passion and betrayal. Featuring an all-female cast, singing, aerial work, dance and drama rich with romantic imagery, this breathtaking production is a powerful performance. Studio