You shall go to the ball! Glittering pantomime to be streamed online.
We are delighted to announce that we will be streaming our record-breaking pantomime Cinderella for audiences to celebrate at home this Christmas, while providing a valuable lifeline for the show’s cast and crew. Filmed over Christmas 2019 in front of…
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Excellence in Inclusivity – One year on
It is incredible to believe that a whole year has passed since our Excellence in Inclusivity was celebrated at the UK Theatre Awards, surrounded by our industry friends and peers. The Mercury was recognised for embracing diverse casting, supporting national…
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Mercury Panto Dame invites you to Visit Essex
On Wednesday 14th October, Visit Essex launched This is Essex, a short film which sees the good people of Essex stepping forward to showcase the real Essex and to take on (and dispel) some long-standing stereotypes. The film, made earlier…
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Mercury Theatre secures vital support for plans to safely reopen From Government Culture Recovery Fund
We are delighted to share that we have secured vital support with £250,000 from the Government Culture Recovery Fund. Arts organisations across England were able to apply to Arts Council England to receive a lifeline from the £257m survival…
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Mercury Theatre awarded £5k grant from Theatres Trust to improve accessibility
We have been selected as one of six recipients of the Theatres Trust Accessible Theatre Scheme to help make our new building more inclusive. Theatres Trust, the national advisory public body for theatres, works to ensure theatres meet the needs…
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