An Internship at the Mercury Theatre
THEATRE ADMINISTRATION PROJECT OFFICER Melissa Tang (BSC Psychology) After graduation I didn’t have any professional work experience which made it hard to find a job. Like a lot of students I worked part-time throughout my degree, but not in a role that could…
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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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Young People have fun learning backstage skills at Mercury Theatre
This February half term, the Mercury Theatre hosted the Aspire: Theatre Work Experience course. The 2-day workshop was funded by Action for Children and was designed for young people with disabilities and additional needs. The group took part in workshops…
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38 Young People Achieve Nationally Recognised Arts Award
Integrated into our young people’s programmes, including our Garrison Youth Theatre, Garrison Summer Schools and Take Flight Summer School, our Arts Award moderation saw a 100% pass rate The Mercury’s Make It team offer the nationally recognised qualification through as…
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Ahead of Turn of the Screw, we speak to Co-Producer, Dermot McLaughlin!
Turn of the Screw, our first Made in Colchester production of 2018, opens here at the end of February. We spoke to our co-producer, Dermot McLaughlin about the play, our adaptor Tim Luscombe, and what it has been like working…
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Creating an ever more diverse Mercury Theatre
Partnering with, including, reflecting and learning from many diverse communities, cultures, opinions and backgrounds is essential to who we are at the Mercury Theatre, and to the work we do. Arts Council England fund a network of organisations of many…
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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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