Pam Ayres voices her support for Mercury Rising
A note from Pam Ayres I’ve been coming to Colchester and to perform at the Mercury Theatre for over 20 years and you have always made me feel so very welcome. I always look forward to visiting Colchester; I have…
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We speak to John Cleese about writing comedy and his hilarious farce Bang Bang
“If you think about it, the Fawlty Towers shows were actually just little thirty minute farces.” Tell us about Bang Bang. What subjects does it deal with, and why is farce the best medium? I have always been drawn…
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The Weir – a new co-production with English Touring Theatre
Later this year, we will be collaborating with English Touring Theatre to present Conor McPherson’s The Weir. Winner of the 1997 Olivier Award for Best New Play, Conor McPherson’s chilling, modern classic The Weir embarks on its first ever UK tour…
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Balkerne Hill Bridge Closure
Between Monday 9 January and Tuesday 28 February, Balkerne Hill Bridge will undergo development work by Essex Highways. A diversion will be put in place to direct you to across the highway, enabling you to access the Mercury when parking…
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Mercury shortlisted for The Stage Regional Theatre of the Year award
The Mercury Theatre has been shortlisted for Regional Theatre of the Year in The Stage newspaper’s annual awards. The Stage Awards are among the most sought-after national awards in the industry. The Mercury is shortlisted alongside Sheffield Theatres and Bristol Old Vic.…
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Susan Calman: The Calman Before the Storm
Susan Calman: The Calman Before the Storm will be staged as part of our Summer 2017 season. Tickets will go on sale in early 2017. In the meantime, click here to add yourself to the waiting list and be the first to receive updates!…
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Robert Lindsay voices his support for Mercury Rising
National treasure and multi-award-winning actor Robert Lindsay is the most recent high-profile public figure to announce his support for Mercury Rising – our £1.7m fundraising campaign to modernise and transform the Mercury Theatre. Robert said: As someone who started their…
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