What’s On

Showing: Sat 15 Jan 2022 - Sat 19 Mar 2022

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

Showing: Fri 21 Jan 2022 - Fri 11 Nov 2022

This inspiring, fun-filled class explores the principals of improvisation with a focus on truthful performance, active listening and moment-to-moment...

Showing: Tue 25 Jan 2022 - Tue 06 Dec 2022

Come and meet those dancing feet! Each week our experienced choreographer will teach routines inspired by hit musicals in our brand new dance...

Showing: Tue 25 Jan 2022 - Tue 13 Dec 2022

Tots is an interactive, multi-sensory class for early years children and their grown-up friends. At the Mercury we believe imagination and creativity are a...

Showing: Tue 25 Jan 2022 - Tue 13 Dec 2022

Tots is an interactive, multi-sensory class for early years children and their grown-up friends. At the Mercury we believe imagination and creativity are a...

Showing: Thu 27 Jan 2022 - Thu 08 Dec 2022

Our Social Club is an opportunity for anyone aged 55 and over to connect with other members of our community, learn new skills and take part in fun...

Showing: Thu 27 Jan 2022 - Sun 06 Feb 2022

What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and including the...

Showing: Fri 28 Jan 2022 - Fri 22 Jul 2022

Calling all young people with SEND – this is the night for you! Dance the night away and make new friends at our bi-monthly, fun-filled party for people...

Showing: Sat 29 Jan 2022 - Sat 02 Apr 2022

The Mercury has seen many famous faces perform on its stages since the theatre opened in 1972. Let us take you behind the scenes to explore the backstage...

Showing: Sat 29 Jan 2022

Hosted by our friends at Colchester Operatic Society, join in with all your favourite tunes or just enjoy a drink while you listen to everyone else belt them...

Showing: Mon 31 Jan 2022

Streaming until Mon 31 Jan 2022. Dracula: The Untold Story recently visited the Mercury and audiences agreed that its blend of digital technology and spooky...

Showing: Thu 03 Feb 2022 - Thu 15 Dec 2022

Come sing with us! Our Community Choir is an evening get-together for adults of all ages with a song in their heart and a spring in their step! In partnership...