Archive: Year: 2019

GFM shows support for the future of arts and culture in Colchester with sponsorship of the new building’s ‘Lounge’ space The Mercury Theatre Colchester are excited to announce that GFM Holdings, a local customer experience agency employing almost 300 staff,…

Recently we were able to donate our older followspots to Thomas Lord Audley school, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the community with a variety of projects. The two followspots have been at the Mercury for many years…

The Mercury Theatre today announce a newly formed leadership team that will lead the theatre’s future direction following its extensive capital redevelopment. Working alongside Joint Chief Executives Steve Mannix and Tracey Childs, newly appointed Creative Director Ryan McBryde will join…

Mercury Theatre Colchester launch May fundraising campaign for Mercury Rising project Mercury Rising project sees major redevelopment to the theatre’s front of house and performance spaces Mercury Rising campaign has so far raised £9.2m, leaving just under £500K left to…

As a prominent local charity, we are happy to help other charitable and educational causes. As a well-known and prominent cultural organisation in Colchester, Essex and the Eastern Region, the Mercury Theatre receives an overwhelming number of requests each year…

Year 10 student Lara Swan recently completed a Work Experience placement at the theatre. In her own words, here’s what her week entailed: MONDAY: I am Lara Swan in year 10 at the Gilberd School. I was delighted to hear…