Celebrating Black History Month 2023
Every October, organisations around the globe celebrate Black History Month; an opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. This year, the Mercury Theatre worked with Gail Egbeson, at BOTE Books, to run a project with local a school, Braiswick Primary. Gail is a close artist of the Mercury’s having been a Mercury Creative and taking part in our writers development programme.
It was important that to celebrate Black History Month this year, a project occurred which was legacy driven and would have a long-lasting impact for the young people involved.
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Celebrating Books and Inspiring a Love of Reading
Every March, over 100 countries celebrate “World Book Day”. This event aims to encourage reading for pleasure and increase literacy amongst children. If your school or youth group is planning ahead and looking for ways to celebrate books and encourage…
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New Shows announced for Mercury Theatre in 2024
Mercury Theatre Colchester has today announced a wide range of entertainment scheduled for their 2024 season including their new Mercury Production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre’s play with songs Midsummer, the previously announced Mercury Original world premiere of Martha…
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Mercury Theatre, HighTide & New Wolsey Theatre Announce World Premiere of Bindweed by Martha Loader
The Mercury Theatre, HighTide & New Wolsey Theatre have today jointly announced the world premiere production of Martha Loader’s award-winning play Bindweed. The production is in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre. “Thursdays, curry night. Curry and a pint for…
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Mercury Theatre announces Tracey Childs, Executive Producer and joint CEO will leave the organisation
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has today announced that after 9 years Tracey Childs, Executive Producer will be leaving the Mercury at the end of March 2024. Everyone at the Mercury is saddened by Tracey’s departure. During her tenure at…
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Tom Walker to return to Mercury Theatre with new show Jonathan Pie & Friends
Tom Walker (Good Luck, Studio), who is best known as the character Jonathan Pie, will return to the Mercury Theatre in Colchester with his new show Jonathan Pie & Friends which runs from 12th-14th December 2023. Jonathan Pie is the…
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Mercury Theatre Announces Cast & Creatives for I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has today announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of award-winning writer Emma-Louise Howell’s debut play I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life, which will run in the Mercury…
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