Based on the original fairy tale by H. Ch. Andersen
THE LITTLE MERMAID
To find love, sometimes you have to find yourself first.
Premiere: Zagreb Puppet Theatre (2026)
This adaptation was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale, preserving its spirit while opening it toward a contemporary sensibility. The story follows two central narrative lines: the sea princess Nami’s search for her own identity, and the love that grows between her and Prince Dorian of the land kingdom – representatives of two long-divided worlds. The production combines puppetry and live acting, enriched with ten songs performed live on stage. Ten actor-animators take on a wide range of performative tasks, creating a dynamic and visually vivid experience for both children and adults.
Director & author of adaptation: Tamara Damjanović
Dramaturge: Ana Tonković
Set designer: Sheron Pimpi-Steiner
Costume designer: Marita Ćopo
Puppet designers: Sheron Pimpi-Steiner & Ivana Živković
Conductor: Katarina Ranković
Light designer: Marko Mijatović
Photos: Ines Novković