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Barbie fans are in for a splashing treat this half term when a special screening of Barbie™ in A Mermaid Tale 2 hits selected Vue on Thursday 16th February at 10.30am. Tickets are just £4.50, making it the perfect half term treat. 

In her latest adventure, Barbie™ returns as Merliah™, the fun and fashionable surfing champion who’s also a magical mermaid princess! In this exciting sea-quel™, Merliah™ heads to Australia for the ultimate surfing competition. However, when the evil mermaid Eris escapes from her whirlpool with plans to take over the throne of Oceana, Merliah™ and her sea friends dive in to stop her.  In this fresh new adventure, Merliah™ learns that anything is possible and she really can have the best of both worlds!

To ensure Barbie™ and friends are shown in all their beauty, the fabulous fairytale will be presented on Vue’s High Definition screens, with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - plunging cinema goers into the aquatic Barbie™ world. Vue’s comfortable stadium style seating, means audiences will be able to enjoy the captivating world of Barbie™ in luxury, ahead of the film’s DVD release on Monday 27th February.

Mark de Quervain, Vue Cinemas, said: “We are thrilled to be showing Barbie™ in A Mermaid Tale 2 to children up and down the country.  The big screen will allow fans to experience Barbie™ in a new and exciting way.  It’s set to be a truly wonderful day and one we hope children and their families will remember.”