Merenneito: 5-näytöksinen näytelmä

A quiet Norwegian seaside town awakens to a bright summer morning, its garden‑filled veranda buzzing with the soft rustle of flags and the scent of fresh flowers. Bolette Wangel, the doctor's wife, prepares for the arrival of old acquaintances while the painter Ballested fusses over his easel, promising to capture a mysterious “half‑dead” mermaid on canvas. Their conversation drifts between art, the influx of tourists and the peculiar health concerns of the young sculptor Lyngstrand, who has just arrived seeking a doctor’s counsel.

Through witty banter and subtle hints of longing, the first act sketches a portrait of a close‑knit community confronted by change. Listeners will hear the gentle clash between provincial routine and the stir of new ideas, all set against the looming, icy fjords that whisper of legends yet to surface. The stage is set for passions, secrets, and the haunting allure of a sea‑born myth.