New National Ballet Theatre, Tokyo Ballet Theatre for Children 2026 "The Little Mermaid Unofficial

The 15th performance of the New National Ballet Theatre's "Ballet Theatre for Children," which brings outstanding art to the children of the next generation, will be a revival of "The Little Mermaid," an original work based on Andersen's fairy tale that received its world premiere in 2024. Choreographed by Tetsuo Kaikawa, a longtime member of the New National Theatre Ballet Company, the piece emotionally depicts the sad love story of the Little Mermaid who longs to live in the human world. The joys and sorrows of love encountered outside the sea and the absurdity of this world will touch the hearts of all generations, from children to adults, deeply. We hope you will enjoy this fantastic performance filled with the charm of ballet to your heart's content as a memorable part of your summer vacation. The professional dancers' sophisticated expressions will lead the audience into the world of a beautiful story.