The Little Dissapointment

The Little Mermaid had very little to do with fantastic, despite the overuse of everything plastic. Do yourself a favor and ignore it.

The set, was of course the only awesome thing about this show. Not only was it visually exquisite, but each element was used in several ways... i.e. The sun above the water span around to become an underwater sculpture in king triton's palace, and then it span so the circle faced the floor and plastic diamonds popped out of it to create a chandelier. I could describe the other similar elements, but you get the picture.

The show itself was less than dazzling. What truly was laughable was Prince Eric (besides his errr.. unflattering white tights). Following a chase scene with the frech chef, Eric spent a romantic ballroom scene with the silent Ariel completely out of breath. I mean the works; heavy breathing and stunted dialogue. You'd think the actor would be able to anticipate it? Whatever.

OH! and meanwhile; the topless mermen/fish creatures? Can you say painted-Ab-on-Flab? pfft! very unpleasant (All of them). Stunning female ensemble tho.

Another unfortunate unavoidable deterrent was the theatre's balcony seating. It jots so far out, that i could only see half the stage as I was seated at the back of the floor seats (which was full price seating might i add)... This was okay, except when Eric's ship flew in. The ensemble scattered over the sails and masts were completely invisible to me.

And there were a sea of children. literally. About 40% adults id wager. But for a glorified pantomime, i should have expected it.

Fruit of the Moment: Mango slithers on a stick