A local theatre group is delving into the Disney vault for their newest production.

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Based on the Disney adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story, the production follows the life of 16-year-old mermaid Ariel, who rebels against her father after he prohibits her from dwelling among humans.

Played by Langford resident Angelina Robertson, Ariel is eventually forced to deal with evil sea witch Ursula (Fran Bitonti), on her journey to pursue true love with Prince Eric, a human, played by Oak Bay resident Jay OB次元官网网址� Connell.

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Eshu Martin as King Triton, Christian Bergen as Sebastian, Maggie Martin as Flounder and Bob Warrender as Scuttle round out the main cast, with 25 cast members in total.

More than a dozen behind-the-scenes crew patrol the stage of the musical, which follows the well-known narrative, but features distinctions that set it apart from the 1989 animated film.

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The stage version also boasts a handful of songs not featured in the Disney film, another experience exclusive to the broadway version Crockett said stands out on its own.

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The show runs two hours, plus intermission and opens Friday (May 20) at 7 p.m. in the Oak Bay secondary theatre, followed there by matinees at 2 p.m. on May 21 and 22.

The show then shifts to the Isabelle Reader Theatre in Langford for three performances: May 27 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on May 28 and 29.

alim@goldstreamgazette.com