The Gruffalo is coming to Colchester! We speak to Lauren Scott-Berry who plays Mouse
Tall Stories production of The Gruffalo lands at the Mercury at the end of this month! The classic adventure will be brought to life on stage featuring the much-loved characters from the children’s book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. We caught…
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Mercury launches new Corporate Partnerships to support future of theatre in Colchester
More than fifty leaders from local businesses enjoyed an on-stage reception to launch the Mercury’s new Corporate Partnerships programmes – Footlight, Limelight, and Premiere! Most consumers think businesses should support charities, and nearly half are more likely to buy from…
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The Events – Q&A with the Community Choir
The Events is a brand-new Made In Colchester Production in our Studio Theatre, directed by Dan Sherer (Bully Boy) starring, Anna O’Grady and Josh Collins (Bully Boy). Featuring a live community choir. Click here for more information. In light of the…
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International festival of women making theatre to inspire change
Six incredible directors from around the world arrive at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester in June as part of a special one-day international festival dedicated to inspirational women theatre makers. The AHRC-supported festival on Saturday 24 June will see two…
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It’s business as usual
In light of the recent tragic events in Manchester, we would like to reassure visitors that it’s business as usual at the Mercury Theatre and that we remain as vigilant as ever. Our friendly Ticket Sales staff are always happy…
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Colchester Operatic Society to celebrate 45 year relationship with the Mercury by performing Gala concert to support Mercury Rising
Colchester Operatics Society are to perform a concert with songs depicting the seasons in aid of Mercury Rising, the project to redevelop the Mercury Theatre. The Society started producing musicals and concerts in 1924 with their first performance of Gilbert &…
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Ask The Candidates – Colchester’s Big Election Debate (Video)
On May 17th 2017, more than 400 people gathered at the Mercury Theatre to quiz the candidates standing for MP in the 2017 general election. Here’s how the candidates introduced themselves: Ask The Candidates 2017 We love to bring people…
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