THE LITTLE MERMAID will be on tour to cities around the UK from September, also playing under the title AQUARIA, THE SEA-MAID'S TALE in Lincoln.


Chantry Dance has taken the story of everyone's favourite mermaid, and given it a beautiful new twist in the tale.

At Princess Aquaria's coming-of-age birthday, she is given permission by the Sea-King to visit the World Above. Swimming to the surface, she is fascinated by the humans that she sees. 

A folk band, The Sandcastles, are playing on the beach. As their music reaches Aquaria's ears, she falls in love with the melodies and the dancing. She is also enthralled by the charismatic leader of the band, the guitarist Calder (a real prince of music). Sadly she has to return to the Underwater Kingdom.
But Aquaria and Calder's fates have become intertwined. 

Following a windsurfing accident, Aquaria rescues Calder, and falls deeply in love with him. She makes a grave bargain with the Sea-Witch, trading her voice for a pair of human legs so she can be with Calder.
But as we all know, nothing is ever that simple, and Aquaria will have to overcome many struggles to be with her true love, including the jealous rivalry of The Sandcastles' lead singer, being captured by unscrupulous fishermen, and of course the loss of her voice to the Sea-Witch.



Join Chantry for this year's must-see show, featuring stunning contemporary choreography, acrobatics, beautiful costumes and an international cast of exceptional dancers, including RAE PIPER & PAUL CHANTRY as Aquaria and Calder (choreographers of David Walliams' Olivier-nominated West End hit show 'Gangsta Granny' and 'Billionaire Boy') and SHANNON PARKER as the Sea-Witch (San Francisco Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre and Britain's Got Talent).


Grantham
Guildhall Arts Centre  
​01476 406158
TBC
Grantham
Guildhall Arts Centre ​
​01476 406158
TBC
Manchester, Sale
Waterside Arts 
01905 611427
TBC
Worcester
The Swan Theatre
0161 9125616
TBC
Halifax
The Victoria Theatre
01422 351158
TBC
Stamford
Stamford Arts Centre
01780 763 203
TBC
​Southport
​Waterfront
03333 445000
TBC
​Horsham
The Capitol
01403 750220
TBC
Lincoln
New Theatre Royal
01522  519999
TBC
London​​
Lilian Baylis Studio​
020 7863 8000
TBC


​In other Chantry Dance News.... 
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After the huge success of BSC's Olivier Award nominated Gangsta Granny, choreographed by Chantry Dance's co-Directors, Rae Piper and Paul Chantry, Rae and Paul were delighted to have been invited back to the Birmingham Stage Company as choreographers for their new stage production of David Walliams' 'Billionaire Boy'.  

Billionaire Boy opened in September at The Capitol in Horsham, and will be on tour throughout the UK until September 2020. The show has been extremely well received so far, and Rae and Paul have received a number of reviews for their expert choreography: 

  • "Jak Poore creates a mischievous score and, if the songs are catchy rather than complex, they are bolstered by choreography from Paul Chantry and Rae Piper" THE STAGE - Paul Vale
  • “Energetic choreography from Paul Chantry and Rae Piper”  THEATRE WEEKLY - Greg Stewart
  • "the songs remain relevant and the catchy tunes and choreography are lighthearted and entertaining to keep the story bouncing along." BATH AND WILTSHIRE PARENT - Susy Douch


​For more information on the show and tour dates click on the link below.
Chantry Dance's co-Director, Paul Chantry is thrilled to have once again, been appointed as choreographer by the Birmingham Stage Company for this year's production of "Horrible Histories, Horrible Christmas".

This is the 6th year running Chantry Dance have been working on the annual 'Horrible Histories, Horrible Christmas' production, and it's always a delight to work with the wonderful Birmingham Stage Company. In addition to this, BSC's production of David Walliams 'Billionaire Boy', also choreographed by Chantry Dance's very own Paul Chantry and Rae Piper, is currently on tour throughout the UK until September next year. 

'Horrible Histories, Horrible Christmas' will be playing at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool from December 13th - December 29th 2019. ​For more information on the show and tour dates click on the link below.


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Rae Piper has been invited back as choreographer once again by Little Wolf Entertainment for their 2019 pantomime at Derby LIVE, Peter Pan. 

It's the 3rd year running that Rae has worked on the Little Wolf Entertainment and Derby LIVE pantomime, having previously choreographed 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and the award winning 'Beauty and the Beast'. It goes without saying that Rae is delighted to have been invited back to work with this successful team. 

The show is proving to be a huge success so far, and Rae's wonderful choreography has received the following reviews: 

  • "exuberant choreography" THE STAGE
  • “exciting dance routines” THEATRE ONLINE
  • “wonderful dancing” LOTS FOR TOTS
  • “fantastic choreography” NAILED COMMUNITY - BELPER INDEPENDENT NEWS

Peter Pan will be running from 7th December 2019 - 4th January 2020 at Derby Arena and tickets are on sale now!


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