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About
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester, Essex is at the heart of the city's arts scene - an active and leading theatre venue involved in putting on exciting plays, musicals and performances of national and international importance, as well as in the creation of its own theatre productions of national accliam (Mercury Productions). An evening out at the Mercury Theatre is a perfect way to end a day of sightseeing or shopping in Colchester city centre.
The recent £11.3 million redevelopment project has modernised and transformed the Mercury, safeguarding its future for the Essex community. Improvements include:
- A transformed foyer space,
- Redeveloped main audiorium with additional seating
- Full accessibility throughout for the first time
- New rehearsal and community spaces equipped to support the best new talent
- Extended backstage facilities
- A new all-day cafe/bar area
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Buy your tickets for events at the Mercury Theatre by phone, online or in person. Various offers and discounts exist for different shows, so check out the Mercury Theatre website for more details.
The Mercury Theatre Box Office is open from 10am to 8pm, or 90mns before shows.
Events
Saturday, 19th July 2025 - Saturday, 19th July 2025
Saturday, 16th August 2025 - Saturday, 16th August 2025
Colchester Farmer's Mid Summer Market 2025This is a special mid summer farmers' market, held on Sat 19 July and Sat 16 Aug, from 4-8pm, on Mercury Theatre Piazza.- more info
Friday, 8th August 2025 - Friday, 8th August 2025
Sunday, 10th August 2025 - Sunday, 10th August 2025
The Shakespeare Solitaire: Murder MysteryIt's 1922 and there's a murder mystery to solve at Mercury Theatre.- more info
Friday, 12th September 2025 - Friday, 12th September 2025
A Beautiful Thread - Thomas Hardy in Words and MusicA Beautiful Thread celebrates Thomas Hardy in his own words and the music he loved so much with Andor actor Anton Lesser.
- more info
Friday, 12th September 2025 - Friday, 12th September 2025
Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and MusicFeaturing Actors Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Andor, Wolf Hall, Endeavour) and Charlie Hamblett (Neflix's Missing You, Killing Eve, Ghosts, The Burning Girls), Red Sky at Sunrise follows Laurie Lee through his much-loved trilogy,- more info
Wednesday, 1st October 2025 - Saturday, 11th October 2025
Private LivesA Mercury Production of this classic play.- more info
Wednesday, 1st October 2025 - Saturday, 11th October 2025
Private LivesSet against a backdrop of 1930s glamour, Noël Coward's Private Lives is a sparkling comedy of manners- more info
Thursday, 2nd October 2025 - Saturday, 11th October 2025
Mercury Original: Swallow The LakeA world premiere production of a new play by Tassa Deparis written in response to the Summer 2024 riots and protests, developed during the Mercury Playwrights programme.- more info
Tuesday, 4th November 2025 - Saturday, 8th November 2025
Lost Atoms by Frantic AssemblyLost Atoms tells the story of a relationship: an extraordinary, transformative love. A Frantic Assembly Production, co-produced by Curve, MAST Mayflower Studios and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.- more info
Saturday, 22nd November 2025 - Sunday, 18th January 2026
Mother GooseA Mercury Production of our beloved Pantomimes!- more info
Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 - Wednesday, 24th December 2025
The Ho Ho Ho! Mrs Christmas ShowFrom the team behind The Ho Ho Ho Christmas Show comes a new enchanting show about thankfulness.- more info
Saturday, 6th December 2025 - Wednesday, 24th December 2025
Santa's GrottoMeet Santa in his Grotto this Christmas!- more info
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Wheelchairs available
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The closest car park to the Mercury Theatre is St Mary's Car Park. Discount parking vouchers can be bought in advance from the Theatre alongside show tickets. Find out more information about parking offers on their website.
Public Transport Directions
The Mercury Theatre is convieniently located in the heart of Colchester City Centre, approximately 1 mile from the train station.
