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Mercury Theatre turns to Spotify to promote new musical Pieces of String

Mercury believed to be first UK regional theatre to advertise an original theatrical production on the popular music streaming service, which reaches 9m people in the UK Adverts targeted at fans of musical theatre, achieving very strong click-through rates Ads…

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First ever Premiere Partner, Acrow Galvanizing, announced!

Acrow Galvanizing Ltd. become the first Premiere-level member of the Mercury’s Corporate Partnerships scheme The Mercury Theatre is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with local company, Acrow Galvanizing, as part of their Corporate Partnerships scheme. These partnerships…

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Mercury Theatre audience digs deep for Colchester Cancer Centre Campaign

Bucket collection following free annual carol concert raises £1500 Almost 500 people attended the Mercury Theatre’s annual free carol concert yesterday (19 December) and as well as joining in with some timeless favourites, they were treated to an assortment of…

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Mercury Theatre extension project takes big step forward

Project given major ‘green light’ by Arts Council England  Demolition and construction work could start on site in Spring 2018  When completed, the Mercury will be extended to include a community participation space, transformed Front of House facilities, and a…

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Spring / Summer season on sale!

The Mercury premieres new British musical, Pieces of String • York Theatre Royal presents adaptation of Graham Greene’s thriller Brighton Rock • Auditions open for young people’s production of Treasure Island • winner of the Mercury Playwriting Prize, Oliver Bennett’s…

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Mercury receives green light on exciting redevelopment project

The Mercury Theatre has received planning approval from Colchester Borough Council for its Mercury Rising scheme. Mercury Rising, the Mercury Theatre’s £8.9m refurbishment and extension project, has received unanimous approval from Colchester Borough Council’s planning committee. The project aims to…

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MGCfutures funds £5k bursary giving a future theatre Director a chance to hone their skills at the Mercury

Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage today announces that the second round of MGCfutures Bursary Programme is now open for applications. MGCfutures is a charity, formed in 2012 by Michael Grandage, the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning Director. The bursaries…

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