An interview with the cast of All The Little Lights
All The Little Lights, the award-winning new play, is coming to the Mercury from Fri 3 to Sat 4 March. Set to be a poignant, hard-hitting and darkly funny drama, All The Little Lights tells the searing story of three…
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The Rules of Farce
What is it about farce that makes it so hilarious? We asked the Bang Bang cast and creatives to share their thoughts. “If you start to unpick farce scientifically you are screwed.” (Nicky Henson, Director) “DOORS!!!!” (Anna Orford, Assistant Director) “It’s…
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Pam Ayres voices her support for Mercury Rising
A note from Pam Ayres I’ve been coming to Colchester and to perform at the Mercury Theatre for over 20 years and you have always made me feel so very welcome. I always look forward to visiting Colchester; I have…
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We speak to John Cleese about writing comedy and his hilarious farce Bang Bang
“If you think about it, the Fawlty Towers shows were actually just little thirty minute farces.” Tell us about Bang Bang. What subjects does it deal with, and why is farce the best medium? I have always been drawn…
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The Weir – a new co-production with English Touring Theatre
Later this year, we will be collaborating with English Touring Theatre to present Conor McPherson’s The Weir. Winner of the 1997 Olivier Award for Best New Play, Conor McPherson’s chilling, modern classic The Weir embarks on its first ever UK tour…
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Balkerne Hill Bridge Closure
Between Monday 9 January and Tuesday 28 February, Balkerne Hill Bridge will undergo development work by Essex Highways. A diversion will be put in place to direct you to across the highway, enabling you to access the Mercury when parking…
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Mercury shortlisted for The Stage Regional Theatre of the Year award
The Mercury Theatre has been shortlisted for Regional Theatre of the Year in The Stage newspaper’s annual awards. The Stage Awards are among the most sought-after national awards in the industry. The Mercury is shortlisted alongside Sheffield Theatres and Bristol Old Vic.…
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