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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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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Pam Ayres voices her support for Mercury Rising
A note from Pam Ayres I’ve been coming to Colchester and to perform at the Mercury Theatre for over 20 years and you have always made me feel so very welcome. I always look forward to visiting Colchester; I have…
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Robert Lindsay voices his support for Mercury Rising
National treasure and multi-award-winning actor Robert Lindsay is the most recent high-profile public figure to announce his support for Mercury Rising – our £1.7m fundraising campaign to modernise and transform the Mercury Theatre. Robert said: As someone who started their…
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Curtain rises on Mercury Rising at Colchester open day
Theatre launched public consultation as it unveils building transformation plans for the next four years Hundreds of visitors visit the Mercury Theatre on local open day to view redevelopment plans The Mercury Theatre in Colchester today holds the official launch…
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