The Mermaid of Padstow is a new adaptation of a classic Cornish folktale. It tells the story of a man, a mermaid and a dangerous bank of sand off the north coast of Cornwall, using the old folk traditions of storytelling, music and poetry.

Written by Gareth Cooper
Performed by Gareth Cooper and Rebecca Bailey
Music and Lyrics by Gareth Cooper
Additional harmonies by Rebecca Bailey

Cover photo by Chris Bacon

Special thanks to Kevin Jones, Matthew McFrederick and the University of Reading

The Mermaid of Padstow

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