Sorting out the past with volunteers Martin and Jan
What is it like being a volunteer on the Mercury Voices project? Here are the thoughts of two of our volunteers, Jan and Martin. Jan and Martin have been volunteering at the theatre for over 10 years, helping with mail…
Read moreMost Welcoming Theatre Awards
The Mercury is currently in the running for UK Theatre’s Most Welcoming Theatre awards. We do our best to ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible. Our staff receive extensive training so that they’re in the best possible position…
Read moreDigitising the past: A day in the Essex Record Office
In the second post from Mercury Voices volunteers about our visit to the Essex Record Office (read the first post here), volunteer Holly lets us know what surprised her most about what she saw: Early in July, our merry band…
Read moreMining for memories: A day in the Essex Record Office
On 6th July, our Mercury Voices received a guided tour of the Essex Record Office, the eventual home of the Mercury Voices project materials. Monica, one of the volunteers, describes the day: Early July. A hot, sticky summer’s day outside.…
Read moreMercury hosts Cultural Feast at local Food & Drink Festival
On 24 & 25 June, the Mercury Theatre hosted a celebration of diverse arts and culture as part of Colchester’s Food & Drink Festival. The event, which took place in lower Castle Park, was funded by Big Lottery’s Celebrate England…
Read moreMercury Theatre re-appointed to National Portfolio of leading arts organisations by Arts Council
Arts Council England today announce that the Mercury Theatre has been re-appointed to the UK-wide National Portfolio of leading arts organisations for 2018 – 2022 The Mercury Theatre will continue to reach more than 150,000 audience members and visitors a…
Read moreThe Mercury goes International – see what our Spamalot team have been up to in South Korea!
Our Made in Colchester production of Spamalot has clip-clopped down to South Korea as part of the Daegu International Musical Festival with laker girls and killer bunnies in tow! Nathan Hamilton, Joey Hawken, Kiaran-Lee Kesby, Emily Louise Palmer and Abbie Pillet (members…
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