We are thrilled to announce our Autumn/Winter 2019 season! This exciting season will take place our bespoke pop-up theatre venue, Mercury at Abbey Field, while our theatre building undergoes…
Cinderella is fast approaching promising magic, fun and laughter for all of the family. To celebrate we sat down for a chat with our very own Fairy Godmother who…
For the past couple of years, the Mercury Theatre has offered supporters the chance to sponsor bricks that will become part of the exciting new theatre building! Gold level…
We were delighted that Kate Cavill joined our wonderful Colchester Operatic Society cast for Oliver! at the beginning of our Abbey Field season. Here’s what she had to say…
Our temporary High Street box office location, Mercury Tickets, will relocate to Red Lion Yard on week commencing Monday 11 November. Mercury Tickets has been located on Colchester High Street…
Hello my dears! As I write my 2nd blog (you can read my first post here!), we are hurtling towards our previews and opening night for “Oliver!” at…
As we approach the opening night of Oliver! produced in association with Colchester Operatic Society, Adam Woodhouse, who plays the role of Fagin, has kindly agreed…
Cast announced for the Mercury Theatre’s 2019 pantomime, bringing a team of new and familiar faces to Colchester! The Mercury panto is back, and this year it has been supersized…
Cast of talented community members announced for the first Made in Colchester production to be presented in the Mercury Theatre’s temporary venue, Mercury at Abbey Field. Mercury Theatre Colchester, Colchester…
INTRODUCTION My name is Fraser and I am in year 10 at Honywood School. Earlier in the year we were tasked with finding a work placement for the…
The Mercury Theatre recently presented the two winning entries for the Mercury/Weinberger’s Playwriting Prize. The first was Target Man, winner of the Future Voices Category, written by Mark Starling. Target…
