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One World Festival - March - October 2010
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Mercury Theatre
Mercury Theatre,
Balkerne Gate,
Colchester
Box office tel:01206 573948
Email: info@mercurytheatre.co.uk
Venue details:
Opening Times:
Box Office opening hours Mon - Sat 10.00am - 8.00pm.
(Sun from 90 mins before a performance).
Description:
The range of productions at this theatre is extensive. From pantomime to Shakespear, from Mercury Company productions to travelling productions, from productions in the main theatre to productions in the studio theatre, from conventional seating layouts to theatre in the round, this theatre has it all.
There are also amateur productions, concerts and comedy catered for in this relatively new theatre. Opened in 1972, the theatre has become a cultural centre in Colchester; it even has its own small art gallery, the Digby Gallery.
Cafe / Shop:
Yes
Accessibilty:
Tickets for disabled people including those who have impaired sight or hearing and the person accompanying them are just £6.00 for Mercury Theatre Company Shows and £9 for all other shows unless otherwise indicated.
The Mercury Theatre and Studio Theatre are accessible to wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties. There is accommodation for up to four wheelchair users in the Mercury Theatre and ample spaces in the Studio. Please state that you require a wheelchair space when booking. If you are registered disabled, use a wheelchair or have a disability which would make it difficult for you to evacuate the building in an emergency, it is important that you are accompanied by an able bodied person.
Events & Activities at this venue...
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Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra ‘LIVE’
A captivating performance packed with sizzle, transporting you back to the glory days of live music, featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and many more. -
Chris Dean's Syd Lawrence Orchestra 'LIVE'
A captivating performance packed with sizzle, transporting you back to the glory days of live music, featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and many more. -
The Searchers
'Sweets For My Sweets', 'Needles and Pins', 'Don't Throw Your Love Away' and 'When You Walk In The Room' plus many of their original album recordings, B-Sides and other collector and well-known favourites feature in this highly entertaining concert. -
Acker Bilk & his Paramount Jazz Band
Don't miss this opportunity to see a true British legend! -
West End Goes Ballroom
Two of the nation's favourite - the Magic of the Musicals and the Beauty of the Ballroom, are brought together in one exciting new show of song, dance and live music. -
An Audience with James Naughtie
This distinctive Aberdonian takes you behind the scenes of BBC Radio Four's Today programme and talks about his life in newspapers and broadcasting. -
Elkie Brooks
Now celebrating her 50th year in music, Elkie Brooks is one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. -
The Kitchen by Arnold Wesker
Actors from the Mercury Youth Theatres perform this great play about life in a busy restaurant kitchen as part of the annual Fresh Festival. -
The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht
This funny and thought-provoking story of love, justice, sacrifice and war is performed by members of the Mercury Youth Theatres as part of the annual Fresh Festival. -
Love's A Luxury by Guy Paxton & Edward V. Hoile
Ben Freeman, Giles Watling and David Callister star in this delicious farce set in a country cottage. -
Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon
Norman Pace (Hale & Pace); the legendary Victor Spinetti; Sandra Dickinson (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy); Michelle Hardwick (The Royal) and Chloe Newsome (Coronation Street) star in this hilarious comedy thriller. -
Bunny by Jack Thorne
The complexities of multicultural inner-city life are vividly exposed in this remarkable coming-of-age tale by exhilarating writer Jack Thorne. -
An Evening with Jimmy Greaves
Britain's favourite ex-footballer takes to the stage with his unique brand of comedy and riveting and irreverent anecdotes. -
Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, conducted by Nicholas Cleobury
Mid Wales Opera perform Verdi's last opera about young love and old foolishness sung in an English translation by Amanda Holden and accompanied by the Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra. -
Charles Ross: One Man Lord of the Rings
Recreating the enchanting world of Middle-Earth, armed with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his outrageous imagination! -
Tangomotion
A breathtaking journey into the heart of Tango Argentino featuring four of the worl's leading tango dancers, plus live music from Tango Siempre. -
Stockholm by Bryony Lavery
Treading a fine line between fantasy and reality, this mesmerisingplay uses physical theatre to reveal the secrets of a young couple's relationship. -
One World Dance: Tangomotion
A phenomenal presentation of the worlds most seductive dance - Warning: this is highly infectious -
An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck OBE
A fantastic evening of nostalgic anecdotes and funny stories with the master of light entertainment. -
Just The Biz
Mosaic Publicity presents a night of entertainment showcasing the hidden talents of Colchester's business community to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. -
Keeping Up Appearances by Roy Clarke
Gareth Hale (Hale & Pace), Kim Hartman ('Allo 'Allo), Steven Pinder (Doctors) plus the brilliant Rachel Bell (The Darling Buds of May) as Hyacinth star in this adaptation of the popular TV comedy. -
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
NI Drama Theater Skopje presents a revelatory new production of Shalespeare's classic play. Performed in Macedonian with English surtitles. -
One World Theatre: Skopje presents Hamlet by Shakespeare
A cutting edge Slavic production of the all-time psychological classic -
Footloose
Colchester Operatic Society (CO2) presents the musical based on the smash-hit 1984 film. -
The Grapes of Wrath by Frank Galati
An epic story of migration and discovery in the depression ravaged south USA. Directed by Tony Casement, performed by a huge cast of Mercury Theatre Company actors and members of the Community Acting Company. Early booking is advised. -
Strange Stones - the true tale of Mary Anning
Mary Anning's hidden history is celebrated using beautifully crafted puppets, dynamic story-telling and live music. Suitable for 6+ years. -
One World Theatre: Little Angel Theatre presents Handa's surprise
A beautiful production for young children -
Handa's Surprise
A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation. Suitable 2 - 5 years. -
A Slight Ache & The Lover by Harold Pinter
This double bill by the late great Harold Pinter features two of his most thought-provoking plays and is directed by Gari Jones who worked with Pinter for a number of years, directing him and his plays. -
Burn My Heart
A powerful story using African music and movement, set during the Mau Mau uprising in 1950's Kenya and the ensuing bloody State of Emergency, two boys' lives are changed forever as their friendship and loyalty are blown apart by fear and betrayal. -
World Aids Day Arts Festival
An evening of dance, drama and entertainment inspired by the issues around HIV and AIDS presented by local schools and community groups. -
PEACEMAKERS!
Menagerie presents a double bill of political plays: Four For Jericho, a debut play by Richard Fredman and Tongues, a beautiful lyrical drama Fraser Grace. -
The Fragility of X
A new play directed by John Wright from an original idea by Anne Fitzmaurice. A woman and her autistic teenage son go on an extraordinary journey into a world where anything is possible. -
Aladdin
Join Widow Twankey and her madcap sons, Aladdin and Wishee Washee, for a magical adventure this Christmas, packed with traditional festive family fun, laughter and popular Company actors. -
Why The Lion Danced
Yellow Earth presents a family friendly show celebrating the Chinese New Year for ages 5+ years. -
Travels with my Cello - Julian Lloyd Webber.
A unique opportunity to spend an evening with one of the world's most renowned musicians. -
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Combining the charming storytelling style of Mike Maran with a delightful new score played live on stage by Alison Stephens and the magic of one of Dickens' most enduring classics, this promises to be a great night out for the whole family! -
Punt & Dennis
Expect ridiculous mimes, great impressions, political satire and maybe the odd nursery rhyme from these Kings of Comedy! -
Motown's Greatest Hits - How Sweet It Is
This stunning live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing orchestra. -
Headlands by Danusia Iwaszko
This beautiful, touching piece of theatre journeys to a familiar yet incredible landscape - Headlands - and reveals the richness of all our minds. -
Masquerade
Tilted Productions presents the world premiere of a witty and inventive new dance theatre piece which challenges how we see ourselves and others, and questions whether all is as it appears... -
Sweeney Todd
A tale of musical revenge! Sweeney Todd, the demon Fleet Street Barber, surreptitiously murders his clients and has their corpses profitably made into delicious meat pies by his obliging neighbour!
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