Archive: Category: News

Cinderella is fast approaching promising magic, fun and laughter for all of the family. To celebrate we sat down for a chat with our very own Fairy Godmother who told us all about Christmas, her credentials and of course spilling…

We were delighted that Kate Cavill joined our wonderful Colchester Operatic Society cast for Oliver! at the beginning of our Abbey Field season. Here’s what she had to say about her musical experience in Victorian London: ‘I moved to Colchester…

Our temporary High Street box office location, Mercury Tickets, will relocate to Red Lion Yard on week commencing Monday 11 November. Mercury Tickets has been located on Colchester High Street since May 2019 following the closure of the theatre while…

Hello my dears! As I write my 2nd blog (you can read my first post here!), we are hurtling towards our previews and opening night for “Oliver!” at the STUNNING Mercury at Abbey Field tent. If you have a ticket…

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…

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…