Mercury Theatre Colchester
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The Mercury Theatre is the most active professional producing theatre in East Anglia staging drama, musicals, comedy and music. 🎭
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We are thrilled to announce our full 2026 Spring and Summer season including the world premiere of three new musicals and two plays. This marks Artistic Director Natasha Rickman's first full season at the Mercury and what a line-up of shows to start with! Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/Rk0kSTQ
We are thrilled to announce our full 2026 Spring and Summer season including the world premiere of three new musicals and two plays. This marks Artistic Director Natasha Rickman's first full season at the Mercury and what a line-up of shows to start with! Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/Rk0kSTQ
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are thrilled to announce our full 2026 Spring and Summer season including the world premiere of three new musicals and two plays. This marks Artistic Director Natasha Rickman's first full season at the Mercury and what a line-up of shows to start with! Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/Rk0kSTQ
🎪 We're running away to the circus for day 1 of rehearsals for the mother of all pantos - Mother Goose! 🥚 We're more than 70% sold out, so flock to the box office for your golden tickets: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/mother-goose/
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎪 We're running away to the circus for day 1 of rehearsals for the mother of all pantos - Mother Goose! 🥚 We're more than 70% sold out, so flock to the box office for your golden tickets: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/mother-goose/
🚨 The wait is over: general sale is officially OPEN! 🚨
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape | Thu 2 - Sat 18 Apr
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/toto-the-ninja-cat-and-the-great-snake-escape/
Caroline: A New Musical | Wed 3 - Sat 13 Jun
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/caroline-a-new-musical/
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape | Thu 2 - Sat 18 Apr
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/toto-the-ninja-cat-and-the-great-snake-escape/
Caroline: A New Musical | Wed 3 - Sat 13 Jun
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/caroline-a-new-musical/
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🚨 The wait is over: general sale is officially OPEN! 🚨
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape | Thu 2 - Sat 18 Apr
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/toto-the-ninja-cat-and-the-great-snake-escape/
Caroline: A New Musical | Wed 3 - Sat 13 Jun
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/caroline-a-new-musical/
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape | Thu 2 - Sat 18 Apr
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/toto-the-ninja-cat-and-the-great-snake-escape/
Caroline: A New Musical | Wed 3 - Sat 13 Jun
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/caroline-a-new-musical/
We are delighted to share that the Mercury Theatre has been awarded a grant of £187,000 as part of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Arts-based Learning Fund.
📰 Read the full story here: buff.ly/xfWAoMp
📰 Read the full story here: buff.ly/xfWAoMp
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are delighted to share that the Mercury Theatre has been awarded a grant of £187,000 as part of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Arts-based Learning Fund.
📰 Read the full story here: buff.ly/xfWAoMp
📰 Read the full story here: buff.ly/xfWAoMp
Flumps won the UK Theatre Award for Best New Play! What a joy to co-produce this play with The Thelmas! Congratulations to Emma Jo Pallett - we couldn't be happier that your wonderful local writing has been recognised on a national level. A huge thank you to the cast, creatives and Mercury team 🍡🍬🍭
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Flumps won the UK Theatre Award for Best New Play! What a joy to co-produce this play with The Thelmas! Congratulations to Emma Jo Pallett - we couldn't be happier that your wonderful local writing has been recognised on a national level. A huge thank you to the cast, creatives and Mercury team 🍡🍬🍭
We are sad that the final day of shows for our Mercury Original, Swallow The Lake, is here 🌊 Congratulations to the full team for creating such a beautifully moving piece of theatre and thank you to our audiences for supporting original writing and local talent. Thank you for diving in with us 💙
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are sad that the final day of shows for our Mercury Original, Swallow The Lake, is here 🌊 Congratulations to the full team for creating such a beautifully moving piece of theatre and thank you to our audiences for supporting original writing and local talent. Thank you for diving in with us 💙
Audiences have been mesmerised by Swallow The Lake 🌊😍
We are down to our final three performances of Tassa Deparis' "powerfully engaging and moving play". Don't wait any longer to dive into this bold Mercury Original: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
We are down to our final three performances of Tassa Deparis' "powerfully engaging and moving play". Don't wait any longer to dive into this bold Mercury Original: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
October 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Audiences have been mesmerised by Swallow The Lake 🌊😍
We are down to our final three performances of Tassa Deparis' "powerfully engaging and moving play". Don't wait any longer to dive into this bold Mercury Original: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
We are down to our final three performances of Tassa Deparis' "powerfully engaging and moving play". Don't wait any longer to dive into this bold Mercury Original: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Swallow The Lake! 🌊
You only have 3 days left to see this "emotionally resonant" Mercury Original. Don't miss out - get those tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
You only have 3 days left to see this "emotionally resonant" Mercury Original. Don't miss out - get those tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
October 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Swallow The Lake! 🌊
You only have 3 days left to see this "emotionally resonant" Mercury Original. Don't miss out - get those tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
You only have 3 days left to see this "emotionally resonant" Mercury Original. Don't miss out - get those tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
We're jumping for joy because Swallow The Lake guest night is finally here!
We wish you a warm welcome if you're diving into this Mercury Original with us tonight. Still haven't seen the play? You only have until Sat 11 Oct so get those tickets booked! mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/ 🌊
We wish you a warm welcome if you're diving into this Mercury Original with us tonight. Still haven't seen the play? You only have until Sat 11 Oct so get those tickets booked! mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/ 🌊
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We're jumping for joy because Swallow The Lake guest night is finally here!
We wish you a warm welcome if you're diving into this Mercury Original with us tonight. Still haven't seen the play? You only have until Sat 11 Oct so get those tickets booked! mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/ 🌊
We wish you a warm welcome if you're diving into this Mercury Original with us tonight. Still haven't seen the play? You only have until Sat 11 Oct so get those tickets booked! mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/ 🌊
What do you mean you haven't booked your tickets for Swallow The Lake yet? 🙄
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
October 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
What do you mean you haven't booked your tickets for Swallow The Lake yet? 🙄
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
📍 Mercury Studio, Colchester
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm and 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
Dive into stunning production photos for Swallow The Lake 📸🌊 Join us as we ask the question: can a lifelong friendship survive the cracks in the country that raised it?
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm & 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm & 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
October 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Dive into stunning production photos for Swallow The Lake 📸🌊 Join us as we ask the question: can a lifelong friendship survive the cracks in the country that raised it?
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm & 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
🎭 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis
🗓 Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct, 3pm & 8pm
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
📷 Craig Fuller
Somebody pop the champagne - Private Lives opens tonight! 🍾
Love and chaos collide in Noël Coward’s timeless comedy Private Lives.
You have until Sat 11 Oct to catch this show - don't miss out, book your tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/private-lives-2025/ 🎟
Love and chaos collide in Noël Coward’s timeless comedy Private Lives.
You have until Sat 11 Oct to catch this show - don't miss out, book your tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/private-lives-2025/ 🎟
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Somebody pop the champagne - Private Lives opens tonight! 🍾
Love and chaos collide in Noël Coward’s timeless comedy Private Lives.
You have until Sat 11 Oct to catch this show - don't miss out, book your tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/private-lives-2025/ 🎟
Love and chaos collide in Noël Coward’s timeless comedy Private Lives.
You have until Sat 11 Oct to catch this show - don't miss out, book your tickets today: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/private-lives-2025/ 🎟
We're diving into rehearsals! 👀 Here’s your first look at the Swallow The Lake cast bringing our next Mercury Original to life. Tassa Deparis' bold and moving play asks whether a lifelong friendship can survive the cracks in the country that raised it...
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're diving into rehearsals! 👀 Here’s your first look at the Swallow The Lake cast bringing our next Mercury Original to life. Tassa Deparis' bold and moving play asks whether a lifelong friendship can survive the cracks in the country that raised it...
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
Thinking of hiring a space? This day is all about you. On Tue 28 Oct, 3pm-8pm, we’re opening our doors to anyone planning an event — from away days to AGMs, script workshops to showcases — and we’d love to show you around. Find out more info here: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/venue-hire-open-day/
Venue Hire Open Day - Mercury Theatre
Book your tickets for Venue Hire Open Day at Mercury Theatre Colchester online now!
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Thinking of hiring a space? This day is all about you. On Tue 28 Oct, 3pm-8pm, we’re opening our doors to anyone planning an event — from away days to AGMs, script workshops to showcases — and we’d love to show you around. Find out more info here: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/venue-hire-open-day/
We are thrilled to announce the cast for our festive treat, The Ho Ho Ho! Mrs Christmas Show. 🤶
🌟 In our cast we have Suzanna Hughes as Mrs Christmas, Ryan Penny as Trusty, Amy Frost as Holly and of course Father Christmas as himself.
🎫 From Tue 2 - Wed 24 Dec! Book now at mercurytheatre.co.uk
🌟 In our cast we have Suzanna Hughes as Mrs Christmas, Ryan Penny as Trusty, Amy Frost as Holly and of course Father Christmas as himself.
🎫 From Tue 2 - Wed 24 Dec! Book now at mercurytheatre.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We are thrilled to announce the cast for our festive treat, The Ho Ho Ho! Mrs Christmas Show. 🤶
🌟 In our cast we have Suzanna Hughes as Mrs Christmas, Ryan Penny as Trusty, Amy Frost as Holly and of course Father Christmas as himself.
🎫 From Tue 2 - Wed 24 Dec! Book now at mercurytheatre.co.uk
🌟 In our cast we have Suzanna Hughes as Mrs Christmas, Ryan Penny as Trusty, Amy Frost as Holly and of course Father Christmas as himself.
🎫 From Tue 2 - Wed 24 Dec! Book now at mercurytheatre.co.uk
🌊 We're delighted to announce the brilliant cast for Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis!
🌟 Starring Lydia Bakelmun as Joanna, Liam Bull as Ricky/Dan/Martin, Matthew Jewson as Joseph, and Krupa Pattani as Indy/Lola.
📖 Read the full announcement here: mercurytheatre.co.uk/.../cast-ann...
🌟 Starring Lydia Bakelmun as Joanna, Liam Bull as Ricky/Dan/Martin, Matthew Jewson as Joseph, and Krupa Pattani as Indy/Lola.
📖 Read the full announcement here: mercurytheatre.co.uk/.../cast-ann...
August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌊 We're delighted to announce the brilliant cast for Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis!
🌟 Starring Lydia Bakelmun as Joanna, Liam Bull as Ricky/Dan/Martin, Matthew Jewson as Joseph, and Krupa Pattani as Indy/Lola.
📖 Read the full announcement here: mercurytheatre.co.uk/.../cast-ann...
🌟 Starring Lydia Bakelmun as Joanna, Liam Bull as Ricky/Dan/Martin, Matthew Jewson as Joseph, and Krupa Pattani as Indy/Lola.
📖 Read the full announcement here: mercurytheatre.co.uk/.../cast-ann...
A huge congratulations to Mercury Playwrights alumna Ava Pickett who has been shortlisted for Best Writer at The Stage Debut Awards for her play 1536! 🎉
You can catch Ava's adaptation of The Manningtree Witches at the Mercury in 2026. 🎟️: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/the-manningtree-witches
You can catch Ava's adaptation of The Manningtree Witches at the Mercury in 2026. 🎟️: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/the-manningtree-witches
August 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A huge congratulations to Mercury Playwrights alumna Ava Pickett who has been shortlisted for Best Writer at The Stage Debut Awards for her play 1536! 🎉
You can catch Ava's adaptation of The Manningtree Witches at the Mercury in 2026. 🎟️: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/the-manningtree-witches
You can catch Ava's adaptation of The Manningtree Witches at the Mercury in 2026. 🎟️: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/the-manningtree-witches
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@mercurytheatre.bsky.social Script Submissions are now open. Email the first 30 pages to script.submissions@mercurytheatre.co.uk by Sun 31 Aug.
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#playwrights #scriptwriters #theatresky please share.
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Theatre Script Submissions - Mercury Theatre Colchester
The Mercury Theatre is dedicated to finding, supporting, and producing the next generation of playwrights based in the East of England.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
@mercurytheatre.bsky.social Script Submissions are now open. Email the first 30 pages to script.submissions@mercurytheatre.co.uk by Sun 31 Aug.
#playwrights #scriptwriters #theatresky please share.
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/taking-part/...
#playwrights #scriptwriters #theatresky please share.
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/taking-part/...
It's #NationalBookLoversDay! 📖
Did you know that our Box Office merchandise shop offers a range of books and play texts? We also have two free small library areas that you can borrow from or drop off at. Come and visit us to discover more! 📚
Did you know that our Box Office merchandise shop offers a range of books and play texts? We also have two free small library areas that you can borrow from or drop off at. Come and visit us to discover more! 📚
August 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It's #NationalBookLoversDay! 📖
Did you know that our Box Office merchandise shop offers a range of books and play texts? We also have two free small library areas that you can borrow from or drop off at. Come and visit us to discover more! 📚
Did you know that our Box Office merchandise shop offers a range of books and play texts? We also have two free small library areas that you can borrow from or drop off at. Come and visit us to discover more! 📚
✍ There are things that make me look at you anew. That can break. Me, my ancestors, my children, my grandchildren.
🌊 Can a lifelong friendship survive the cracks in the country that raised it? Find out this October in our next Mercury Original, Swallow The Lake. 🎟 buff.ly/OZ17ur5
🌊 Can a lifelong friendship survive the cracks in the country that raised it? Find out this October in our next Mercury Original, Swallow The Lake. 🎟 buff.ly/OZ17ur5
August 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
✍ There are things that make me look at you anew. That can break. Me, my ancestors, my children, my grandchildren.
🌊 Can a lifelong friendship survive the cracks in the country that raised it? Find out this October in our next Mercury Original, Swallow The Lake. 🎟 buff.ly/OZ17ur5
🌊 Can a lifelong friendship survive the cracks in the country that raised it? Find out this October in our next Mercury Original, Swallow The Lake. 🎟 buff.ly/OZ17ur5
Swallow The Lake, our next Mercury Original, will be directed by Yasmin Hafesji.
Yasmin studied at the University of Cambridge and trained with the Young Vic and National Theatre Studio. She was Associate Director at the Gate Theatre from 2020-2022.
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
Yasmin studied at the University of Cambridge and trained with the Young Vic and National Theatre Studio. She was Associate Director at the Gate Theatre from 2020-2022.
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
August 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Swallow The Lake, our next Mercury Original, will be directed by Yasmin Hafesji.
Yasmin studied at the University of Cambridge and trained with the Young Vic and National Theatre Studio. She was Associate Director at the Gate Theatre from 2020-2022.
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
Yasmin studied at the University of Cambridge and trained with the Young Vic and National Theatre Studio. She was Associate Director at the Gate Theatre from 2020-2022.
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
🌊 Meet Joseph and Joanna in Swallow The Lake written by Tassa Deparis. Our next Mercury Original runs Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct. 🎟 buff.ly/OZ17ur5
July 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌊 Meet Joseph and Joanna in Swallow The Lake written by Tassa Deparis. Our next Mercury Original runs Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct. 🎟 buff.ly/OZ17ur5
Our next Mercury Original has been written by Suffolk-based writer Tassa Deparis. A recent graduate of the Mercury Theatre Writers Programme in association with Paines Plough, Tassa is currently under commission to New Wolsey Theatre and HighTide where she is Associate Artist. buff.ly/OZ17ur5
July 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our next Mercury Original has been written by Suffolk-based writer Tassa Deparis. A recent graduate of the Mercury Theatre Writers Programme in association with Paines Plough, Tassa is currently under commission to New Wolsey Theatre and HighTide where she is Associate Artist. buff.ly/OZ17ur5
Some words should be thrown on the scrap heap of history. Because I think calling him those things meant they didn’t seem him anymore. They saw a thing, they named him, and that was all.
🌊 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis: Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct 🌊
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
🌊 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis: Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct 🌊
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
July 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Some words should be thrown on the scrap heap of history. Because I think calling him those things meant they didn’t seem him anymore. They saw a thing, they named him, and that was all.
🌊 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis: Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct 🌊
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/
🌊 Swallow The Lake by Tassa Deparis: Thu 2 - Sat 11 Oct 🌊
mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/