Polish fairy joins Middle Child cast for special performance
05/11/2019
Middle Child have announced plans to stage an integrated Polish-described performance of their pantomime The Little Mermaid in Hull this Christmas.
A Polish performer will join the cast on stage at Jubilee Central, as a fairy who narrates the show, for the city's large Polish community.
The performance follows Middle Child's production of Us Against Whatever, in association with Hull Truck Theatre and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, which included Polish characters, dialogue and captioning.
Paul Smith, artistic director of Middle Child, said: "We know there are many Polish families in Hull looking for theatre experiences to enjoy together, and our pantomimes make great nights out at Christmas.
"We're really excited to make our rock and roll panto even more accessible, and welcome our Polish-speaking neighbours to the show."
Edyta Budnik, who starred in Us Against Whatever, plays the Polish-speaking fairy.
Nastazja Somers, who collaborated with writer Maureen Lennon on Us Against Whatever, is working on the Polish parts of Paul Smith's script.
The performance will take place on Saturday 28 December at 6pm. Other accessible performances include BSL interpretation on Friday 27 December at 6pm and 10pm.
Tickets and more information are available from www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office, supplied by Hull Truck Theatre, on 01482 323638.
