Pieces Of String

A Made in Colchester production

Scroll down to see what audiences are saying about Pieces of String!

When Jane returns from her father’s funeral to start clearing the house she grew up in – packing away the family photographs, closing a chapter – she isn’t prepared for the untold story she’s about to discover threaded through her past, a story that threatens to unravel her relationship with her own children and shake her understanding of who she is.

A new musical set simultaneously in the 1940s and in the present day, Pieces Of String tells how Jane’s father, Edward, came back from the Second World War with a secret that would change his life forever – a secret that he would carry until the day he died.

With hauntingly beautiful music and a heart-rending human story, Pieces Of String is a tender, funny, emotionally-charged exploration of how three generations of one family learn to deal with a story that nobody’s been brave enough to tell until today.

Times may have changed but some battles still need to be fought.

Tickets are now available for the Pieces of String Backstage Tour and Touch Tour.

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What audiences say

Lovely trip to the @mercurytheatre Colchester to see #PiecesOfString. Great job @andycoxonuk and team. #newmusical #theatre

— Joe McFadden (@mrjoemcfadden) April 27, 2018

#PiecesOfString at the @mercurytheatre in #Colchester is a magical thing, beautiful bit of writing and fantastically well directed. Some stand out moments and a wonderful crazy old lady with a biscuit tin full of secrets. Don’t miss it.

— Dom Atkins (@domatkins) April 28, 2018

Just seen #PiecesOfString @mercurytheatre and wow what a show! One of the best things I have seen at this theatre and believe me they have put on some great productions.
Such a moving storyline brilliantly staged and acted. Definitely worthy of a stint in the West End

— Jane Dyster (@darcydyster) April 28, 2018

Saw #piecesofstring yesterday at the @mercurytheatre and it was one of the best experiences I've had. It was moving, inspiring, the acting was incredible and emotional, the music was sensational, I haven't stopped talking about it since. It was pure magic. Amazing performance! ????

— Kiri Ann (@KiriAnnGreen) April 22, 2018

@mercurytheatre It was brilliant, I cried, got proper tingles on my arms when cast sang together at the end…a huge 'wave' of a standing ovation from audience, too! ♥️????

— michelle burrows (@dorisdaydream) April 21, 2018

Those who like new British musicals shouldn't miss #PiecesOfString at Colchester's @mercurytheatre. It is also for anyone who enjoys good theatre. A brilliant production and a beautifully talented cast. @GusGowland you've written a little gem of a show.

— Peter Dudas (@dudaspeter) April 20, 2018

#PiecesOfString @mercurytheatre is the most beautiful show. The story is heartbreakingly wonderful, the music is stunning and the cast are amazing. Go and see it if you can, you won't regret it.

— Tracey Wootten (@Yvaine24) April 28, 2018

DINNER & A SHOW OFFER

Make a night of it by booking a pre-show meal at Food @ the Mercury. Simply add either a two (£13.95) or three course (£15.95) meal to your basket along with your theatre tickets.

No need to choose what you are having in advance – simply select from the delicious options available on the night.

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