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Here's what our audiences say about this year's Mercury Theatre Company productions:
"Absolutely outstanding in every respect."
"a very compelling piece of theatre"
"Stunning production … brilliant staging and acting."
"A wonderful play and you all did it justice"
(The Grapes of Wrath)
"Powerful - thought provoking"
"Your usual superb standard"
"Excellent … blistering!"
"An amazing rendition of the story of David with fantastic acting"
(King David, Man of Blood)
"As good as any West End Production"
"Very well done … excellent, very enjoyable"
"Staging super!"
"Delightful … great fun … very clever stage setting … 5 star"
(Under Milk Wood)
"a wonderful, energetic, vibrant beautiful production!
"interesting, lively and a different slant on a very well-known play."
"Unique in my experience … thoroughly enjoyable."
"Loved the design and use of the theatre space."
(Romeo and Juliet)
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Prices
Ticket prices vary for different shows in the Theatre and Studio £8.50 - £22.50.
Various concessions available for children, under 16s, full-time students, job seekers, over 60s (restrictions apply) from £7.70.
Access concessions from £6.25 for disabled customers & those accompanying them.
Groups discounts from £2 off for 10+ people.
School groups £7.15 per student plus 1 free ticket for every 10 booked.
Entrance to the Digby Gallery is free (open 10am - 8pm Mon to Sat).
Open all the time
Box office opening hours 10am-8pm. Sundays - Box Office open 90 minutes before performance. Closed Christmas Day.
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Box OfficeTel: 01206 573948
boxoffice@mercurytheatre.co.uk
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
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Mercury TheatreBalkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TL 992251 Lat: 51.88937 Long: 0.89441
By Road:
Car Parking at St Mary's car park on Balkerne Hill, cross via the footbridge and through Balkerne Gate, the Mercury will be on your right hand side.
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile (1.6 kms) from Colchester station
Winner of the 2010 Essex Tourism Award - Access For All.
Seats are held for Audio Described and Captioned performances up until two weeks before the performance and after this point they will be available on a first come first served basis; there is limited free disabled parking under the canopy for blue badge holders which operates on a first come first served basis; a lift operates to all levels of the theatre; wheelchair spaces are available; an infrared enhancement system is available in the auditorium at all performances (for use with or without a hearing aid); Touch Tours are available; RNID typetalk and text phone (01206 245518).
Cloakroom - 20p per item.
Theatre Bar - open 30 mins before the performance (except mid-week matinees), during the interval and after the show; tea, coffee and a wide range of drinks are on sale.
Kiosk - open 30 mins before the performance and during the interval; ice-cream and confectionary are on sale plus tea, coffee and soft drinks.
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Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Visitor information available in audio format
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
- Visual alarm system
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