Behind the scenes of Moll Flanders
This week, I will be sharing part of the behind the scenes journey of bringing Moll Flanders to life at the Mercury Theatre. Nick Perry’s unfaithful adaption of Moll Flanders premieres on Fri 28 Sep at 7.30pm and runs until Sat 13 Oct. I am Holly Hammond,…
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Chatting through Silence – An interview with Nicola Werenowska and Nina Finbow
This October we are thrilled to present new writing in our Studio, with local writer, Nicola Werenowska‘s new play Silence. Silence explores the effects World War II has had on three generations of a family with Polish heritage. We spoke…
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Katy Griffiths and Deborah Sawyerr appointed as joint Deputy Executive Directors
The Mercury Theatre Colchester today announces the appointment of Katy Griffiths and Deborah Sawyerr as joint Deputy Executive Directors This Autumn, Katy Griffiths, former Director of the Corn Exchange Newbury, and Deborah Sawyerr, former Executive Director for Theatre Royal Stratford…
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Babe, The Sheep-Pig Review! By Louise Newberry
Babe, The Sheep-Pig Review Are you tired of getting sunburnt in this unusual British heat? Then why don’t you head down to The Mercury Theatre in Colchester to see Babe: The Sheep-Pig, the pig that is almost as pink as…
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A Letter to Babe
Our wonderful director for Babe, The Sheep-Pig, Katie Posner, wrote a letter to her piggy pal. We loved it so much we thought we would share it with you! Babe, The Sheep-Pig runs from 27th July – 26th August. Tickets start…
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Balancing Act: Work/Life Survey
Parents In Performing Arts (PiPA) and Birkbeck, University of London are collaborating in a large first-of-its-kind survey across the Performing Arts workforce to help us understand people’s experience in their current roles. The data analysis will be undertaken by Birkbeck…
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A BID to make new history
Local businesses are invited to the Our Colchester BID Business Plan Launch Event Tuesday 15th May 5.30pm – 7.00pm ATIK, High Street, Colchester Your opportunity to see the Our Colchester BID Business Plan, hear what the BID will deliver for…
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