Shows and Events

Wed 29 Nov 2023 - Sun 14 Jan 2024

The magical world of Sleeping Beauty is brought to life in this spectacular, fun-filled, family pantomime, led by Mercury’s award winning duo Dale...

Thu 30 Nov 2023

‘The most feel-good show in town’ (Daily Mail) has served up nostalgia, music and laughter at Edinburgh Fringe, sold out venues across the UK and had...

Fri 01 Dec 2023

We are excited to welcome back Avalon Comedy for another evening with The Comedy Network. The Comedy Network is a monthly series of laugh out loud comedy...

Fri 01 Dec 2023

Mercury Theatre, in partnership with Colchester Pride and Terrence Higgins Trust, presents an evening of participation, remembrance, inclusion, information,...

Sat 02 Dec 2023

We will have a line up of stalls join us each month selling a range of products including: Essex honey, tray bakes and brownies, healthy snacks, sweet treats,...

Tue 12 Dec 2023 - Thu 14 Dec 2023

Join Jonathan Pie as he road tests brand new material for his forthcoming national tour. Pie will also be joined number of the countries best stand-up comics...

Wed 13 Dec 2023 - Sun 07 Jan 2024

The world is a very big place, especially for a tiny baby penguin who is just finding his feet. The shimmering stars and glistening snow spin around our little...

Sat 16 Dec 2023 - Sat 16 Mar 2024

Join us for a night of championing local queer talent that promises to be entertaining, informative and supportive. Each month will add various splashes of...

Sat 16 Dec 2023

Building on the success of the monthly Farmers Market, Suffolk Market Events are delighted to announce a special Christmas Evening market on the gorgeous...

Tue 19 Dec 2023

Our annual Christmas Concert is back! Join us for a jolly holly evening of seasonal songs, readings and magical performances from our Mercury team, including...

Tue 16 Jan 2024

A naïve teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian. 1999, Comedy, (15), 92 mins Directed...

Thu 25 Jan 2024 - Sun 04 Feb 2024

Join the award-winning Colchester Operatic Society as they tell the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young cockney flower seller, who meets Henry Higgins, a...