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Monday 9th  - Sunday 15th February

Learning to Set the Scene

Every year, Mermaids hosts the Freshers’ Drama Festival! This is a chance for anyone new to Mermaids (in any year) to be involved in theatre. Have a look back on our 2026 FDF week!

Our 2026 Shows

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The Hands That Moved the Clock

An original play by Zoe Levin

Nora and Tessa have spent the last eight years investigating the disappearance of their childhood friend. When a strange new neighbour begins to show an interest in their mission, they are pulled into a mystery spanning past, present, and future.

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The Mind Misgives

An original play by Addie Silva

Maggie, an English major whose idea of “true love” comes from the toxic romance normalized by classic literature, falls for Theodore, a classmate who manipulates her into committing arson as a symbolic expression of their tortured romance. 

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The Importance of Being Earnest

 Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest follows two bachelors who fake identities to escape social duties and

find romance. Their lies spiral into comedic chaos when their respective fiancés (and an intimidating

aunt) discover the truth in a hilarious twist.

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Orlando

 Adapted for stage by Neil Bartlett

Orlando tracks the journey of its time-travelling protagonist from the Elizabethan Court to the 20th century. Through a shared creative process, Orlando, Mrs Grimswitch, and the troupe of Virginias free write a story of Orlando’s sex, gender, travels, and romances. 

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