Mercury Theatre, in partnership with Colchester Pride and Terrence Higgins Trust, presents an evening of participation, remembrance, inclusion, information, education and performance to mark World AIDS Day.

This special evening in our café bar will include guest speakers, performances and charity stalls.

In creating a safe space in which to gather, there will also be an opportunity for reflection, remembrance and a candle-lit one-minute silence.

The line-up is: Shar Cooterie as compere, Aria Close and Hic Sumus choir – a new Colchester-based LGBTQ+ choir.

This event is free, and there’s no need to book – just turn up!

The Mercury, in partnership with METRO, The Outhouse, Colchester Pride, Terrence Higgins Trust  presents an evening of participation, remembrance, inclusion, information, education and performance to mark World AIDS Day.

This special evening in our café bar will include short films, performances, charity stalls and speakers.

In creating a safe space in which to gather, there will also be an opportunity for reflection, remembrance and a candle-lit one minute silence.

Performances from: 

Jenna Saiz-Abo-Henriksen – Vocalitst
Peter Kenvyn Jones – Spoken Word
Bryony Diss – Mercury Young Company Performer
Alice d’Lumiere – Performance Poetry
Ben Powell – Vocalist

Presentations from:

Vernal Scott – Essex Police
Hannah Gizatullin – THT
Justin Barley, Essex HIV Case Worker & Peer Support Coordinator – METRO