Opportunities for ages 3 - 25 years. Get involved in our regular sessions or one-off projects that run throughout the year!
Find Out MoreWe offer a wide range of activities for Schools and Colleges, from workshops and backstage tours, to our Teachers' Network and CPD sessions.
Find Out MoreActivities and events for community groups, such as Act V (for older adults), Chinese New Year and Nepalese New Year.
Find Out MoreA range of professional development opportunities for regionally based theatre practitioners at all stages of their careers.
Find Out MoreOur team support people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in creating or working in theatre.
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It’s free for teachers to join our teachers' network! Benefits include discounted workshops/tours, an invitation to attend our Network Members VIP night and the Teachers' Network newsletter.
Act V is a fun group for older adults to explore the creative arts in a relaxed environment.
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…
The Mercury Playwriting Prize winners and runners up have been announced for 2017! Join us for free rehearsed readings, followed by Q&As.
Winner: Oliver Bennett's Europe After The Rain
Runners-Up: Berri George's Shadow Kingdoms and Phil Tong's The Furrow
Student Winner: Ryan Cogman's Floodgate
Essex Playwriting Competition 2016 Winner: Kenny Emson's The Piscator
The Mercury Theatre is committed to engaging with the huge range of talented theatre makers on its doorstep.
That's why we're going to be hosting two days of general auditions/interviews for actors and other theatre makers based in Essex and the wider eastern region who want to make contact with the team at their local producing theatre.
MonologueSlam, THE industry showcase for actors, is returning to Essex!
Actors of all ages and backgrounds have the chance to audition, train and show their skills to a panel of casting agents, directors, theatre professionals, the Channel 4 Drama Commissioning Team and a welcoming audience.
Be part of our ambitious plans to build a bigger and better Mercury Theatre for Colchester