The Little Mermaid
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Right, everyone… gather round.
We need to talk about making deals with Sand Witches.
Shelley the mermaid has one dream. Not a palace. Not a treasure chest. Not even a decent Wi-Fi signal. She wants just ONE DAY on land. So when the Sand Witch comes slithering along with exactly that offer... does Shelley stop to read the small print?
She does not.
Because here's the catch. If Shelley doesn't fix everything topside before the day is done, she loses her voice.
FOREVER.
Is that a reasonable set of terms?
IT IS NOT.
Is the Sand Witch full of baloney?
SHE IS ABSOLUTELY FULL OF BALONEY.
Will the entire audience be booing her every time she sets foot on that stage?
YOU TRY AND STOP THEM.
Children will stand up from their seats and BOO WILDLY.
It is encouraged.
Down on the sea floor, things have gotten dire. King Plastico has been merrily dumping rubbish into the ocean and frankly the whole place is a TIP. Shelley has had enough. Her friends have had enough. Even the fish have had enough, and fish are generally quite easy going.
Speaking of friends! Meet the crew:
Double Double — the wisecracking, fast-talking, impossibly charming crustacean who always has something to say and is rarely helpful but always, always entertaining.
A crab.
In a cup.
You heard us correctly.
Moving on.
And of course... the incomparable... the irreplaceable...
DAME HATTIE HALIBUT!
(All the cheering. All of it.)
She runs the finest fish and chip shop in town.
Do not mention the Fishmonger.
They are complete rivals and we don't have time for that drama.
Together, this unlikely crew will take on a greedy king, outwit a scheming Sand Witch, clean up the ocean, AND save Shelley's voice before the clock runs out.
Will they manage it?
THEY WILL TRY.
Will there be singing?
THERE WILL BE SINGING.
Will there be chaos, colour, and at least one moment where someone gets absolutely soaked?
We did say splash into a night of laughter.
You were warned.
Don't worry, umbrellas aren't actually required.
Cheer for the heroes.
Boo the villain.
And if you see that Sand Witch coming, don't let her get away with it.
Perfect for children aged 3–10 and any adult who enjoys a good boo.
Heck, bring your teens. We promise even they'll get a chuckle.
Running time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes including an interval.
Suitable for the whole family.
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OI! YES YOU!
Got a question? A burning enquiry? A complaint about the villain? We want to hear it!
Email: info@brightsideplayers.com
Location: Milton, Ontario
WE WILL WRITE BACK!
Oh yes we will.
Come join the chaos
AUDITIONS OPEN NOW
No experience required. No preparation required. Just show up.
Ages 7+ welcome.
Some of our best performers had never stepped on a stage before their first Brightside audition.
Audition Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: St. Paul's Church, Milton
Room: Lower Level
Audition Times
Kids 7–13: 1:00 PM
Adults / Teens 13+: 2:00 PM
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St. Paul's Church, Milton
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
No. Some of our best performers had none when they walked in.
Do I need to sing?
We will ask you to sing a little. Nothing prepared. We give you something on the night. The bar is lower than you think and the point is not perfection.
What if I'm nervous?
Good. Nerves mean you care. Everyone who has ever been in one of our shows was nervous walking in. The nerves do not mean you shouldn't go.
What ages can audition?
Ages 7 and up for chorus. Ages 13 and up for speaking roles. Our casts range from 7–77 and family involvement is encouraged.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No. Show up. That is the whole job.
What happens on the day?
You come in. You meet some lovely people. You do some reading. You laugh a whole-hearted belly laugh. You sing a little. You go home. It is genuinely that straightforward.
Welcome to the Brightside!
Every year we take over the FirstOntario Centre for the Arts in Milton and turn it into the most gloriously chaotic place in the entire region.
We put on a traditional British pantomime, and if you've never been to a panto before, buckle up. Panto is loud, silly, interactive theatre where the audience is every bit as much a part of the show as the cast. You'll boo the villains, cheer the heroes, shout warnings at characters who absolutely cannot hear you, and leave with your voice slightly hoarse and your face hurting from laughing. It is theatre that grabs you by the hand, pulls you out of your seat, and refuses to let you be a bystander. With something to delight everyone from ages 5 to 55, panto is a night out the whole family can get behind. Literally. IT'S BEHIND YOU!
We are a community theatre, built by the people of Milton, for the people of Milton. Our cast, our crew, our volunteers... they are your neighbours, your kids' teachers, the person you see at the grocery store on a Saturday morning. If we're being honest, the thing that drives us most isn't the applause, or the laughs, or even the standing ovations. It's watching someone discover what they're capable of. The first-timer who didn't know they could sing. The shy kid who found their voice in front of a full house. The adult who always wondered and finally gave it a go. Watching people grow in theatre is, without question, our greatest act.
That's why we do this.
We'll see you in the theatre. Don't forget to boo the villain.
We have a feeling they'll deserve it.
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