Directed by Jamie Harris
Musical Director Simon Percy
Assistant Director Hayley Wrightam
Show Dates (12 performances)
Weds 13th - Sun 24th May 2026 7.30pm
Matiness 2.30pm Sat 16th, Sun 17th, Sat 23rd & Sun 24th.
No performances Mon 18th or Tues 19th May
Audition Dates
Sunday 16th November 2025 at 2.00pm
Monday 17th November 2025 at 7.30pm
(you only need to attend one date)
Minimum Age To Take Part 11+ (if 11 must be in secondary school)
All successful cast over the age of 18 must have a valid Louth Playgoers membership (can be purchased after audition).
Show fees - Adults £30.00, Under 18's £20.00
Rehearsal Nights
These will be evenings on Tuesdays/Thursdays (with some Wednesdays) from Tues 27th January 2026. There will also be some Sunday evenings towards the start of rehearsals and one full Sunday in March (TBC)
You will only be called to rehearsals you're needed for and a detailed schedule will be given out at first rehearsal.
Please note all rehearsals in May 2026 are compulsory attendance.
Important Info
- All auditionees will be contacted by phone within 48hrs of the second audition date. If we are unable to speak with you, a text message will be sent.
- The decision of the audition panel is final.
- Audition feedback can be given on request.
- Video Auditions - We understand that some people may not be able to attend the audition dates due to prior commitments. In these instances we will accept video auditions to be sent in to be reviewed by the panel. These must be sent to jamieharris807@googlemail.com and be received no later than 5pm on Friday 7th November 2025. Please note it is the preference of the panel to see auditionees perform live on the day, so please only submit a video if you genuinely are unable to attend.
Characters
Playing ages to be used as a guide.
All characters require American accents unless otherwise stated.
Ariel - Female - Playing Age 16 - 25
A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted.
Eric - Male - Playing Age 18 - 30
A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more.
Grimsby - Male - Playing Age 40+
Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. English accent.
Flounder - Male or Female - Playing age 12 - 16
A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.
Scuttle - Male or Female - Playing Age 18+
A dishevelled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise.
King Triton - Male - Playing Age 40+
King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans.
Sebastian - Male or Female - Playing Age 18+
A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way. Jamaican accent required.
Flotsam/Jetsam - Male or Female - Playing Age 18+
Eels and Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, they will say anything you want or need to hear.
Ursula - Female - Playing Age 25+
The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive.
Chef Louis - Male - Playing Age 21+
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. French accent required
Mersisters/Princesses - Female - Playing Age 14+
Ariel's Sisters who also later play the Princesses at the palace ball. Each sister has their unique and quirky character, and each has some solo singing.
Ensemble - Male or Female - All ages
Fish, Under the sea creatures, Gulls, Maids, Chefs, Forest creatures
Audition Songs
(Audio of the whole song has been uploaded, please find the section highlighted in the score)
Ariel
No 2: The World Above - Bars 5-43 (Act 1 Score Pages 9-12)
No 7: Part Of Your World - Bars 54 - 92 (Act 1 Score Pages 59-61)
King Triton
No 5: If Only - Bars 1 - 12 (Act 1 Score Pages 33-34)
No 3: Fathoms Below - Bars 1 - 25 (Act 1 Score Pages 13-14)
Eric
No 11: Her Voice - Bars 5 - 47 (Act 1 Score Pages 95-99)
Sebastian
No 12: Under The Sea - Bars 9 - 40 (Act 1 Score Pages 108-110)
Ursula
No 15: Poor Unfortunate Souls - Bars 4 - 43 (Act 1 Score Pages 148-152)
Flounder
No 10: She's In Love - Bars 51 - 94 (Act 1 Score Pages 84 - 89)
Scuttle
No 16: Positoovity - Bars 8 - 39 (Act 2 Score Pages 170- 173)
Flotsam/Jetsam
No 14: Sweet Child (Act 1 Score Pages 141-147)
Chef Louis
No 18: Les Poissons - Bars 8 - 39 (Act 2 Score Pages 212-214)
Mersisters
No 10: She's In Love - Bars 8 - 33 (all parts) (Act 1 Score Pages 80-82)
Ensemble
No 7: Part Of Your World - Bars 31 - 54 (Act 1 Score Pages 57-58)
Audition Libretto
(N/A to Mersisters, Chef Louis or Ensemble)
*Ariel auditonees - you may or may not be asked to read each bit but please prep for all*
Flounder/Scuttle/Ariel - Pages 5-8
Triton/Sebastian/Ariel - Pages 41, 45-49
Ursula/Ariel - Pages 54-57
Flotsam/Jetsam - Page 17
Grimsby/Eric - Page 26
Eric - Page 63