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Mercury Theatre Colchester, the artistic powerhouse in the East, has today announced initial casting for the world premiere production of award-winning Mercury Playwright Ava Pickett’s new play The Manningtree Witches. Based on the award-winning novel by A. K. Blakemore, the…

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has today announced the full cohort for their acclaimed Mercury Creatives programmes: Mercury Producers, Directors and Playwrights. Scott Hurran, Talent and New Work Producer, says, “Essex is a total hotbed of creative talent, and you…

Lily Dyble – winner of the 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award. The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and Mercury Theatre, Colchester in partnership with the Rose Theatre, Storyhouse and Northern Stage have today announced Lily Dyble as the…

Mercury Theatre Colchester Announces Artistic Director Natasha Rickman’s First Full Season including three World Premiere Musicals and two World Premiere Plays.

HOME Manchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester, and JPT Productions present the world premiere of the Mischief production of THESPIANS. The brand-new musical comedy which rewrites ancient history will have a limited 9-week tour, beginning May 2026.

My name is Christian Markham. I am the Graeae Associate* here at the Mercury Theatre. I work to build networks between deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists across the East of England.  Months ago, I interviewed neurodivergent writer Emma-Jo Pallett about…