About

The Little Mermaid is a family musical by Eberhard Streul for everyone aged 5 and up, based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. It takes place at Kulturzentrum Herne on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 16:00.

What to expect

A family musical for everyone aged 5 and up, based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The mermaid wants to become human, have a soul, and win the prince's love.

  • By Eberhard Streul
  • Music by Frank Steuerwald
  • For everyone aged 5 and up
  • Organizer: Stadt Herne - Kulturbüro
  • The fairy tale ends well

Questions

When does The Little Mermaid start and end?

The Little Mermaid is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 16:00.

Where is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid takes place at Kulturzentrum Herne, Willi-Pohlmann-Platz 1, Herne.

How much are tickets for The Little Mermaid?

Tickets für The Little Mermaid kosten €6 an der Theaterkasse oder beim offiziellen Ticketanbieter.

What is the story?

The little mermaid wants to become human and have a soul because she loves the prince. A witch's potion removes her fish tail and gives her human form, but she must sell her voice to the witch. She has three days to win the prince's love; if she fails before sunset on the third day, her life turns to foam. The prince falls for the witch's tricks, but Undine holds on to her love, and the water witch is exposed. The fairy tale ends well.

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Getting there

Kulturzentrum Herne, Willi-Pohlmann-Platz 1, 44623 Herne, DE

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