Church Street Tavern announced as new Premiere Partner
Church Street Tavern becomes latest Premiere-level member of the Mercury’s Corporate Partnerships scheme The Mercury Theatre is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with local bar and restaurant, Church Street Tavern, as part of their Corporate Partnerships…
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Behind the scenes of Moll Flanders
This week, I will be sharing part of the behind the scenes journey of bringing Moll Flanders to life at the Mercury Theatre. Nick Perry’s unfaithful adaption of Moll Flanders premieres on Fri 28 Sep at 7.30pm and runs until Sat 13 Oct. I am Holly Hammond,…
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Exploring creativity with families at Colchester’s Women’s Refuge
This August, Mercury Theatre’s Make It team worked with women and young people using the services of Colchester and Tendring Women’s Refuge. The work was funded by Essex Youth Trust and offered families a chance to come together and explore…
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Mercury Voices – Local History Adventure
Claire and Laura from Mercury Voices describe what happened when they asked how the Mercury Theatre archive could be used in a local history study for primary aged pupils. PS. Learn more about Mercury Voices at our FREE Heritage Open Day…
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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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