Archive: Month: August 2018

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Chatting through Silence – An interview with Nicola Werenowska and Nina Finbow

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 on three generations of a family with Polish heritage. We spoke…

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Katy Griffiths and Deborah Sawyerr appointed as joint Deputy Executive Directors

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, and Deborah Sawyerr, former Executive Director for Theatre Royal Stratford…

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More new writing comes to Colchester!

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; Musical Design by Paul Herbert; based on the novel by Daniel…

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Babe, The Sheep-Pig Review! By Louise Newberry

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: The Sheep-Pig, the pig that is almost as pink as…

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