# Mermaid Beach review: Welsh teen-empowerment story makes a splash

This review covers "Mermaid Beach," a new production in Wales that brings the mermaidcore aesthetic to a teen-empowerment narrative. The piece assesses how the show uses fantasy and Welsh setting to deliver its message, noting its cultural resonance.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/10/mermaid-beach-review-wales-gets-its-mermaidcore-moment-in-teen-empowerment-tale) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:36 GMT