Archive: Year: 2017

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Here’s what our Youth Theatre think about our summer show, Peter Pan!

We currently offer our 14-18 Youth Theatres the chance to complete the nationally recognised Arts Award. As part of the qualification we give young people the opportunity to be audience members of our productions and to write reviews of the…

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Sorting out the past with volunteers Martin and Jan

What is it like being a volunteer on the Mercury Voices project? Here are the thoughts of two of our volunteers, Jan and Martin. Jan and Martin have been volunteering at the theatre for over 10 years, helping with mail…

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Most Welcoming Theatre Awards

The Mercury is currently in the running for UK Theatre’s Most Welcoming Theatre awards. We do our best to ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible. Our staff receive extensive training so that they’re in the best possible position…

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Digitising the past: A day in the Essex Record Office

In the second post from Mercury Voices volunteers about our visit to the Essex Record Office (read the first post here), volunteer Holly lets us know what surprised her most about what she saw: Early in July, our merry band…

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Mining for memories: A day in the Essex Record Office

On 6th July, our Mercury Voices received a guided tour of the Essex Record Office, the eventual home of the Mercury Voices project materials. Monica, one of the volunteers, describes the day: Early July. A hot, sticky summer’s day outside.…

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Mercury hosts Cultural Feast at local Food & Drink Festival

On 24 & 25 June, the Mercury Theatre hosted a celebration of diverse arts and culture as part of Colchester’s Food & Drink Festival. The event, which took place in lower Castle Park, was funded by Big Lottery’s Celebrate England…

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Mercury Theatre re-appointed to National Portfolio of leading arts organisations by Arts Council

Arts Council England today announce that the Mercury Theatre has been re-appointed to the UK-wide National Portfolio of leading arts organisations for 2018 – 2022 The Mercury Theatre will continue to reach more than 150,000 audience members and visitors a…

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