Archive: Month: April 2017

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The Illegal Eagles – 20th Anniversary Tour

The Illegal Eagles visit the Mercury on Saturday 30th September 2017. Tickets will go on sale in June 2017. In the meantime, click here to add yourself to the waiting list and be the first to receive updates! Often acclaimed as the World’s…

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MGCfutures funds £5k bursary giving a future theatre Director a chance to hone their skills at the Mercury

Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage today announces that the second round of MGCfutures Bursary Programme is now open for applications. MGCfutures is a charity, formed in 2012 by Michael Grandage, the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning Director. The bursaries…

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We speak to our splendid designer and wardrobe supervisor about the spectacular Spamalot costumes

MADE IN COLCHESTER SEASON 2017 Here at the Mercury our costumes and set are made almost entirely in house! We decided to talk to our Spamalot designer Sara Perks and costume supervisor Corinna Vincent about the many wonderful and vibrant…

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Mercury Voices Exhibition – Celebrating the history of the Mercury Theatre

About the exhibition Tuesday 4 April – Tuesday 16 May 2017 The Mercury Theatre is delighted to announce the launch of its first exhibition of Mercury Voices, an archival and oral history project made possible by National Lottery players. An…

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