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Full Cast Announced for Derren Brown’s Unbelievable

Internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown is thrilled to announce his first-ever cast for his brand-new show UNBELIEVABLE, which opens at Mercury Theatre Colchester on 28 July 2023 prior to its run in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre.

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Mercury Theatre welcomes The George Hotel and Fiducia Wealth Management as partners for 2023

The Mercury are excited to welcome their two latest Premier-level Partners for 2023: The George Hotel and Fiducia Wealth Management. The partnerships began over the theatre’s busy festive season and will continue throughout the year, offering exclusive deals and opportunities to customers of all three businesses.

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Mercury Theatre announces full cast for William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors in celebration of our 50th anniversary season

Mercury Theatre today announces the full cast for William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Creative Director Ryan McBryde directs real life twins Danielle Bird and Nichole Bird as Dromio of Syracuse and Dromio of…

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Shortlist announced for Mercury Weinberger Playwriting Prize

SHORTLIST FOR THE INAUGURAL MERCURY / WEINBERGER PLAYWRITING PRIZE ANNOUNCED The Mercury Theatre Colchester and Josef Weinberger Ltd today announce the shortlist of their inaugural Mercury / Weinberger Playwriting Prize. The judging panel appraising the shortlist through is comprised of…

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More new writing comes to Colchester!

Following the success of Pieces of String earlier this year, the Mercury Theatre Colchester today announces the premiere of Moll Flanders Written by Nick Perry; Directed by Ryan McBryde; Musical Design by Paul Herbert; based on the novel by Daniel…

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LYN GARDNER ANNOUNCED AS JUDGE OF MAJOR PLAYWRITING PRIZE

With the 2017 winner of the Mercury Playwriting Prize, Europe After The Rain, opening today, the Mercury Theatre Colchester announces Lyn Gardner as a judge of the inaugural Mercury/Weinberger Playwriting Prize. Lyn joins Mercury Artistic Director Daniel Buckroyd and Josef…

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Daniel Buckroyd to leave Mercury Theatre in August

Photo: Daniel Buckroyd, Tracey Childs and Steve Mannix Daniel Buckroyd will leave the Mercury Theatre Colchester in August 2018, to lead the Exeter Northcott Theatre Tracey Childs is appointed Interim Executive Producer and Joint Chief Executive After six years as…

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