Reviewing the situation, with Fagin – Part 1
As we approach the opening night of Oliver! produced in association with Colchester Operatic Society, Adam Woodhouse, who plays the role of Fagin, has kindly agreed to give us an exclusive look into the rehearsal process from his point of…
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Colchester panto favourites return alongside some new faces for Cinderella at Mercury at Abbey Field
Cast announced for the Mercury Theatre’s 2019 pantomime, bringing a team of new and familiar faces to Colchester! The Mercury panto is back, and this year it has been supersized to delight audiences at the 840 seat temporary venue, Mercury…
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Mercury Theatre & Colchester Operatic Society announce casting for Oliver!
Cast of talented community members announced for the first Made in Colchester production to be presented in the Mercury Theatre’s temporary venue, Mercury at Abbey Field. Mercury Theatre Colchester, Colchester Operatic Society and Colchester Operatic Society Second Edition are delighted…
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What makes the Mercury Theatre tick?
INTRODUCTION My name is Fraser and I am in year 10 at Honywood School. Earlier in the year we were tasked with finding a work placement for the week, and after applying at a few places I was thrilled to…
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Mercury Weinberger Playwriting Prize Winners share their work in the Studio
The Mercury Theatre recently presented the two winning entries for the Mercury/Weinberger’s Playwriting Prize. The first was Target Man, winner of the Future Voices Category, written by Mark Starling. Target Man is an imagining of the myriad implications to identity…
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Mercury Tickets is now Open
Our new temporary Box Office location on Colchester High Street, Mercury Tickets, is now open – pop in and see us! Mercury Tickets is located at 145 High Street, Colchester (between Fenn Wright and Wagamama), and has been made possible…
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Mercury at Abbey Field Season On Sale Today!
We are thrilled to announce our Autumn/Winter 2019 season! This exciting season will take place our bespoke pop-up theatre venue, Mercury at Abbey Field, while our theatre building undergoes major redevelopment work as part of the Mercury Rising capital project.…
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