Whanganui Intermediate bring The Little Mermaid to the Royal Wanganui Opera House

Whanganui Intermediate School is bringing its production The Little Mermaid to the Royal Wanganui Opera House stage.

With fabulous, shimmering costumes combined with stunning singing and dancing, the cast will transport the audience to another world.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel (Eliza Maxey), longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above.

Eliza Maxey (left), Zoe Bullock, Manila Malili Malo-Lauano and Malachi Tangira front the cast of Whanganui Intermediate production The Little Mermaid. Photo/Bevan Conley

But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton (Ratu Latus) and make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula (Zyres Work).

With the help of her friends Sebastian (Malachi Tangira), Flounder (Zoe Bullock)and Scuttle (Ivan Adams), Ariel must convince the handsome Prince Eric (Manila Malili Malo-Lauano) that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.

Directed by music teacher Roz Armstong, the production has a cast of 100 and a crew of 20 students supported by teachers and parents.

Zoe Bullock as Flounder joins the mermaids for a song and dance in The Little Mermaid. Photo/Bevan Conley

"We have been rehearsing since the beginning of the term," said producer and stage manager Robbie Power.

"At first the rehearsals were at lunchtimes and after school and now we have progressed to full day rehearsals."

The Little Mermaid: Royal Wanganui Opera House, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 September at 7pm, Saturday September 22 at 2pm and 7pm. Adult $15, child 2-15yrs $8, family 2A+2C $35 (not available online). All door sales $15. Book at RWOH or online at seatadvisor.com