This February half term, the Mercury Theatre hosted the Aspire: Theatre Work Experience course. The 2-day workshop was funded by Action for Children and was designed for young…
Church Street Tavern becomes latest Premiere-level member of the Mercury’s Corporate Partnerships scheme The Mercury Theatre is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with local bar and…
This week, I will be sharing part of the behind the scenes journey of bringing Moll Flanders to life at the Mercury Theatre. Nick Perry’s unfaithful adaption of Moll Flanders premieres on Fri…
This August, Mercury Theatre’s Make It team worked with women and young people using the services of Colchester and Tendring Women’s Refuge. The work was funded by Essex Youth…
Claire and Laura from Mercury Voices describe what happened when they asked how the Mercury Theatre archive could be used in a local history study for primary aged pupils. PS….
This October we are thrilled to present new writing in our Studio, with local writer, Nicola Werenowska‘s new play Silence. Silence explores the effects World War II has had…
The Mercury Theatre Colchester today announces the appointment of Katy Griffiths and Deborah Sawyerr as joint Deputy Executive Directors This Autumn, Katy Griffiths, former Director of the Corn Exchange Newbury,…
Following the success of Pieces of String earlier this year, the Mercury Theatre Colchester today announces the premiere of Moll Flanders Written by Nick Perry; Directed by Ryan McBryde;…
Babe, The Sheep-Pig Review Are you tired of getting sunburnt in this unusual British heat? Then why don’t you head down to The Mercury Theatre in Colchester to see Babe:…
Our wonderful director for Babe, The Sheep-Pig, Katie Posner, wrote a letter to her piggy pal. We loved it so much we thought we would share it…
Babe, The Sheep-Pig, is a uplifting family tale of the heights a little pig can reach when an unsuspecting Farmer believes in him. To celebrate our wonderful new Made in…
