Disney's The Little Mermaid | PACA Productions Sydney

Q: When did PACA stage Disney's The Little Mermaid in Sydney?

PACA Productions presented Disney's The Little Mermaid at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood from 21 to 30 March 2025 with a 60+ member company and 14-piece orchestra.

Q: Are PACA's Little Mermaid costumes and sea-creature sets available for hire?

Yes! Our complete Little Mermaid wardrobe, including Ariel's mermaid tails, Ursula's illuminated tentacle gown, Mersister ensembles, and under-the-sea props, can be hired via PACA Costume & Prop Hire.

Q: What productions are coming up next at The Concourse?

Explore our current mainstage season and upcoming Broadway premieres at The Concourse Theatre on our Productions page at https://paca.sydney/productions/.

Q: How can I audition for future PACA musicals?

Register for open youth and adult auditions via the official PACA Auditions Hub at https://paca.sydney/auditions/.

PAST PRODUCTION ARCHIVE • MARCH 2025

The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood • 21 – 30 March 2025

PACA Productions brought Ariel’s enchanting journey to the Sydney stage with an ambitious full-scale staging at The Concourse Theatre. Featuring a live 14-piece orchestra conducted by Music Director David Catterall, dynamic aerial flying systems, custom aquatic scenic design, and an acclaimed cast of Sydney performers.

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RUNNING TIME

2h 20m

Includes 20m Interval • Concluded

MAIN VENUE

The Concourse

21 – 30 Mar 2025 • Chatswood

LIVE PIT

14-Piece Band

Alan Menken Broadway Score

CRITIC RATING

★★★★★ 5.0

60+ Cast • Acclaimed 2025 Run

AQUATIC STAGECRAFT

AERIAL FLYING, BESPOKE SCENIC SETS & LIVE SYMPHONIC SOUND

How PACA transformed The Concourse Theatre into King Triton's underwater kingdom and Prince Eric's seafaring world.

AERIAL FLYING & ILLUSION

Full-Stage Aerial Swimming Rig

Featuring professional theatrical flying choreography, Faith Sherwood's Ariel soared vertically from her underwater grotto to the ocean surface during "Part of Your World" and the dramatic Act II transformation.

SET & WARDROBE DESIGN

Nautical Scenic Design & Sea-Creature Costumes

Scenic Designer and Head of Set Construction Tony Odling created a multi-level nautical and coral reef set paired with Erica Williams' dazzling sea-creature couture, from Ursula's illuminated tentacle rig to the vibrant "Under the Sea" ensemble.

ALAN MENKEN SCORE

14-Piece Live Broadway Orchestra

Co-directed and co-music directed by Rodrigo Medina Noël & William Pulley, our 14-piece orchestra brought Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Glenn Slater’s Broadway score to life, including “She’s in Love”, “Positoovity”, “Her Voice”, and “Kiss the Girl”.

VIDEO ARCHIVE

OFFICIAL PRODUCTION TRAILER & CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Watch stage highlights and our official cast reveal from the March 2025 Concourse season.

OFFICIAL STAGE TRAILER

Official Production Trailer (The Concourse)

Experience Faith Sherwood (Ariel), Cameron Mayhew (Prince Eric), Jordan Berry (Ursula), Simon Buchner (King Triton), and our 60+ member cast in full flight at The Concourse Theatre.

OFFICIAL CAST REVEAL

Cast Announcement & Jemima Dredge (Flounder)

Introducing our principal and ensemble cast, including breakout young star Jemima Dredge in the role of Flounder alongside her father Chris Dredge (Grimsby).

5-STAR REVIEWS & CREDITS

REVIEWS, CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

CRITICAL ACCLAIM, PRINCIPAL CAST & CREATIVE LEADERSHIP

Hailed across Sydney's performing arts press for vocal brilliance, aerial magic, and joyous ensemble choreography.

THE SCOOP • 5 / 5 STARS

"Pure Broadway Magic in Chatswood"

"A dazzling five-star triumph! Faith Sherwood's crystalline soprano as Ariel, Jordan Berry's show-stopping Ursula, and Janina Hamerlok's electric choreography in Under the Sea brought the Concourse audience to its feet."

STAGE WHISPERS REVIEW

"Exuberant Design & Orchestral Depth"

"Tony Odling's inventive scenic architecture and Erica Williams' vibrant sea-world costumes pair seamlessly with Rodrigo Medina Noël and William Pulley's 14-piece orchestra in a production bursting with theatrical joy."

IT'S ON THE HOUSE • 5 STARS

"Unforgettable Family Theatre"

"From the aerial flying sequences to Jemima Dredge's irresistible turn as Flounder, PACA Productions delivers a professional-grade Disney spectacle for all ages."

PRINCIPAL CAST CREDITS

Principal Cast & Featured Roles

ARIELFaith Sherwood

URSULAJordan Berry

PRINCE ERICCameron Mayhew

KING TRITONSimon Buchner

SEBASTIANAndrew Read

FLOUNDERJemima Dredge

SCUTTLEAlexander Billet

CHEF LOUISMercurius Yousif

CREATIVE & TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

Creative & Production Team

CO-DIRECTORSRodrigo Medina Noël & William Pulley

CO-MUSIC DIRECTORSRodrigo Medina Noël & William Pulley

CHOREOGRAPHERJanina Hamerlok

SET & SCENIC DESIGNTony Odling

COSTUME DESIGNErica Williams

STAGE MANAGERSue Odling

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & TECHNICAL DESIGNWilliam Pulley

OFFICIAL STAGE ARCHIVE

STAGE PRODUCTION GALLERY

OFFICIAL SEASON PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRANT LESLIE

Explore 9 official stage photographs from our March 2025 season at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood.

Stage Production Gallery

PHOTOS BY GRANT LESLIE PHOTOGRAPHY • 9 PRODUCTION STILLS

Faith Sherwood • Ariel

“Part of Your World”

Jordan Berry • Ursula

“Poor Unfortunate Souls”

Cameron Mayhew • Prince Eric

“Her Voice”

Andrew Read • Sebastian

“Under the Sea”

Ariel & Seagull Tap Ensemble

“Positoovity”

Mercurius Yousif • Chef Louis

“Les Poissons”

Alexander Billet • Scuttle

“The World Above”

Scuttle, Ariel & Flounder

“The World Above”

The Mersisters

“She's in Love”

ARCHIVE & HIRE FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS , THE LITTLE MERMAID

Answers on costume and set hire, production history, and upcoming PACA seasons.

CONCOURSE SEASON

When did PACA stage Disney's The Little Mermaid in Sydney?

PACA Productions presented Disney's The Little Mermaid at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood from 21 to 30 March 2025 with a 60+ member company and 14-piece orchestra.

COSTUME & SET HIRE

Are PACA's Little Mermaid costumes and sea-creature sets available for hire?

Yes! Our complete Little Mermaid wardrobe, including Ariel's mermaid tails, Ursula's illuminated tentacle gown, Mersister ensembles, and under-the-sea props, can be hired via PACA Costume & Prop Hire.

NEXT SEASON

What productions are coming up next at The Concourse?

Don't miss Mamma Mia! (Oct 2026) and the NSW Premiere of Finding Neverland (19 Feb – 7 Mar 2027) at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood.

AUDITIONS

How can I audition for future PACA musicals?

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UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS, WARDROBE HIRE & AUDITIONS

Loved Disney's The Little Mermaid? Explore our current 2026/2027 season at The Concourse Chatswood, enquire about full-show costume and prop hire, or register for upcoming Sydney vocal, acting, and dance auditions via our official casting portal.

FEB – MAR 2027 • NSW PREMIERE

See What's On Next at PACA

Experience Mamma Mia! (Oct 2026) and the New South Wales Premiere of Broadway's Finding Neverland (19 Feb – 7 Mar 2027) live at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood with full live symphony and rock pit orchestras on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

COMMERCIAL WARDROBE & PROPS

Hire Disney's The Little Mermaid Costumes & Sets

Our theatrical wardrobe department supplies complete principal and ensemble costume packages, custom puppets, and stage props from Disney's The Little Mermaid and our full production archive to secondary schools, musical societies, and professional theatre companies across Sydney, NSW, and Australia-wide.

PERFORM WITH PACA

Audition for Future Seasons

Join our acclaimed Sydney company of performers, dancers, and musicians. Browse current casting briefs, submit youth self-tapes, and book in-person vocal and dance calls via the PACA Auditions Portal.