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| Publisher | Nick Hern Books |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848424869 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848424868 |
| Book Description | A bold reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's tale of love, loss and desire, transported to a contemporary setting.Beneath the ocean's waves there is no death or pain or separation. Above, the modern world is beset with war, poverty and desire.On her sixteenth birthday, a mermaid rises up to the surface, leaving her childhood behind for ever when she falls in love with a mortal prince. She knows that she can no longer live at the bottom of the ocean - but must she destroy herself in order to be loved?Polly Teale's Mermaid was first performed by Shared Experience and Nottingham Playhouse on a UK tour in 2015. |
| About the Author | Polly Teale is Artistic Director of Shared Experience. Her plays include Mermaid (based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen), Mine, Speechless, After Mrs Rochester (winner of Time Out and Evening Standard Awards), Brontë, and an acclaimed adaptation of Jane Eyre. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Polly Teale |
| Publication Date | 2015-03-26 |
| Number of Pages | 64 pages |
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