We are very excited to announce our show for 2026 will be:
Disney’s – The Little Mermaid
Suffolk Young People’s Theatre will be back in 2026 with another amazing show for all to enjoy.
Now in our 47th year go Under the Sea this year with The Little Mermaid! Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, is obsessed with the human world and is desperate to be part of it. When she lays eyes on Prince Eric, she makes a deal with the evil Sea Witch Ursula to trade her voice for legs. With the help of friends, Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle, can Ariel keep her part of the bargain and kiss Prince Eric by the time the sun sets on the third day, or will Ursula’s meddling pay off? Â
Based on the original fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson, The Little Mermaid is a love story for the ages. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with irresistible songs such as Kiss the Girl and Part of your World. Come under the sea with SYPT, the original Bury St Edmunds summer school in 2026.
SYPT Dates for 2026!
TBC – ‘The Little Mermaid’ audition day (The Greene King Social Club)
NB If unable to attend video auditions must be submitted by 31st March. Choice of audition pieces available in Audition Pack.
Rehearsal Weeks w/c 13th July & w/c 20th July
Performance Dates Wed 29th July – Sat 1st Aug
Founded in 1979, SYPT has been supporting students in the arts for 46 years and is an annual three-week summer school, giving young people from 14 – 24yrs the opportunity to work with professionals from industry, to produce a full-scale production with two weeks intensive rehearsals, followed by a week’s run in Theatre Royal.
Summer School dates for 2026
Rehearsals at Conservatoire EAST, West Suffolk College:
13th – 17th July 2026
20th – 24th July 2026
- One Saturday promotional day in The Arc, Bury St. Edmunds – Saturday 25th July, 9am – 4pm – TBC
- Monday 27th July (Daytime ‘Get-In’ for Technical Students) performers required from 6pm – 21:30pm for a Sitz with the Band at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
- Tuesday 28th July – 12 Midday arrival at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, Afternoon Tech Rehearsal, Evening Dress Rehearsal with band until approximately 10pm. Actual times will be confirmed the week before when we know the running time of the show.
Performances at Theatre Royal
29th July – 1st August 2026 including both a Matinee and Evening show on Saturday 1st August.
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