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The Importance of being earnest poster with the MT logo and the cast pictures, susannah van den berg as lane/merriman, Gillian Bevan as lady Bracknell, Elizabeth bower as miss prism, Richard David-cane as jack worthing, Claire lee Shenfield as Cecily cardew, mates Evelyn as algernon moncrieff, martin miller as rev canon chasuble and harrie Hayes as Gwendolyn fairfax.

Mercury Theatre announce full cast for The Importance Of Being Earnest

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has today announced that they will be reviving Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from 1-16 March 2024. The Mercury Production, which will be directed by the Mercury’s Creative Director Ryan McBryde…

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Mercury Theatre receives Theatre of Sanctuary Award

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has today announced that they have received the Theatre of Sanctuary Award in recognition of their allyship and work supporting migrant groups in and around the Colchester area, becoming the first theatre in Essex to…

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Celebrating Black History Month 2023

Every October, organisations around the globe celebrate Black History Month; an opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. This year, the Mercury Theatre worked with Gail Egbeson, at BOTE Books, to run a project with local a school, Braiswick Primary. Gail is a close artist of the Mercury’s having been a Mercury Creative and taking part in our writers development programme.

It was important that to celebrate Black History Month this year, a project occurred which was legacy driven and would have a long-lasting impact for the young people involved.

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Celebrating Books and Inspiring a Love of Reading

Every March, over 100 countries celebrate “World Book Day”. This event aims to encourage reading for pleasure and increase literacy amongst children. If your school or youth group is planning ahead and looking for ways to celebrate books and encourage…

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Title image for Midsummer, as well as text that says: A wild ride of love, laughs, and lost weekends. Midsummer, A play with songs, by David Greig & Gordon McIntyre. The background shows purple, pink and blue flashes of light.

New Shows announced for Mercury Theatre in 2024

Mercury Theatre Colchester has today announced a wide range of entertainment scheduled for their 2024 season including their new Mercury Production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre’s play with songs Midsummer, the previously announced Mercury Original world premiere of Martha…

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Mercury Theatre, HighTide & New Wolsey Theatre Announce World Premiere of Bindweed by Martha Loader

The Mercury Theatre, HighTide & New Wolsey Theatre have today jointly announced the world premiere production of Martha Loader’s award-winning play Bindweed. The production is in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre. “Thursdays, curry night. Curry and a pint for…

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Mercury Theatre announces Tracey Childs, Executive Producer and joint CEO will leave the organisation

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has today announced that after 9 years Tracey Childs, Executive Producer will be leaving the Mercury at the end of March 2024. Everyone at the Mercury is saddened by Tracey’s departure. During her tenure at…

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