Under the Sea: Why We All Want To Be Mermaids
About this Event
Title: Under the Sea: Why We All Want To Be Mermaids
Speaker: Eleanor Morton - Comedian, Actor & Writer
Comedian Eleanor Morton takes you on a magical and eye opening journey through the history of mermaids, and the reasons behind their ongoing allure to humans. As part of her 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Show The Mermaid, Morton presents a history of merfolk and her fascination with all things Mer. Eleanor Morton is an award winning Scottish comedian whose last sell-out hit Fringe Show, Haunted House focused on the cultural history of ghosts and her hometown of Edinburgh. She is also the author of Life Lessons From Historical Women; 18 tales of women from history and what they can teach us today
Key audience takeaways:
- Learn why Homer's sirens morphed into fish
- What links women and water beyond the legends
- The dark story behind The Little MermaidHow the mid 2000s ruined women's body image, and why Girls Aloud's Nicole Roberts deserves justice
Doors - 7pm - First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.
Intros - 7:20pm
Talk - 7:30pm
Q&A - 8:15pm
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
First come first served on seating. Catch up with friends and grab a drink.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Under the Sea: Why We All Want To Be Mermaids
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 14.25
