Don’t Dilly Dally – Music Hall

Don't Dilly Dally artwork: text reads
Don't Dilly Dally production photo - Kane Verrall - Isabella Mason - Damian Williams - Credit: Simon Matthews
Don't Dilly Dally production photo - Georgina Jackson - Credit: Simon Matthews
Don't Dilly Dally production photo - Tom Carradine - Isabella Mason - Credit: Simon Matthews
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Don't Dilly Dally production photo - Claire Moore - Damian Williams - Credit: Simon Matthews
Don't Dilly Dally production photo - Jan Hunt - Credit: Simon Matthews
Don't Dilly Dally production photo - Ian Marchant - Credit: Simon Matthews
Show Information
Showing on:
Wed 29 October 2025
Duration:
Approx. 2hr 30mins, incl. interval
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Mercury Theatre

Don’t Dilly Dally” and book tickets for an afternoon of songs and laughter, as we bring the UK’s best Music Hall acts to Colchester for a unique and entertaining show.

Among the cast are Music Hall legend Jan Hunt, original star of Phantom Of The Opera & Miss Saigon, Claire Moore, Pantomime legend and star of The Last Laugh, Damian Williams, international musical virtuoso Georgina Jackson, breathtaking Vaudevillian speciality act Ian Marchant, with piano & singalong master Tom Carradine, alongside newcomers Isabella Mason and Kane Verrall.

Jump onto your “Bicycle Made for Two” and “Let’s All Go Down The Strand” to the “Old Bull & Bush” for a fun, nostalgic afternoon that will have you singing along.

Afternoon Teas

Come and enjoy a delicious freshly made afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones, cakes, and filter coffee or tea ahead of your show! Dietary requirements can be added when booking (including vegetarian and vegan).

Simply add to your basket when booking online (see the You might also be interested in… page once you have selected your tickets) or with our friendly Box Office team! Served 90 minutes before the show. Limited spaces per performance so book early to avoid disappointment.

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