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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 15h

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 💙

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 1d

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/

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 2d

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 4d

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/ 🌊

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 6d

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

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 10d

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/ 🎟

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 21d

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/

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · 24d

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

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌊 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...

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

An image of a white woman with curly brown hair that is tied up looking directly to camera in a fierce way. There is the outline of red flames in front of her and then red title text that says: The Manningtree Witches, by Ava Pickett, based on the novel by A.K. Blakemore.

Reposted by Mercury Theatre Colchester

Katie Ward @katiewardwriter.bsky.social · Aug 18

@mercurytheatre.bsky.social Script Submissions are now open. Email the first 30 pages to [email protected] by Sun 31 Aug.

#playwrights #scriptwriters #theatresky please share.

www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/taking-part/...

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.

www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Aug 9

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! 📚

Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Aug 9

Standing by for a very exciting day… #MCFest

A picture of the seats in a theatre and a stage with a screen at the back displaying the text “Mercury Creatives Festival”

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Aug 8

✍ 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

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Aug 4

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/

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌊 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

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 26

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

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 22

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/

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 15

🐣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 🐣
Daisy Greenwood leads a cracking cast in Mother Goose – with exciting new faces and returning Mercury stars!
This year’s panto is set to be egg-stravagant…

Mercury Theatre Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for Annual Pantomime

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has today announced the full cast and creative team for this year’s annual pantomime Mother Goose, which will run in the theatre from 22 November 2025 – 18 January 2026.

www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jul 10

Entries are now open for The Royal Theatrical Support Trust Sir Peter Hall Award 2025!

The winner will direct a play that will open at the Mercury Theatre in Sep 2026 before touring to @rosetheatre2008.bysky.social & @storyhouselive.bsky.social.

Find out more: buff.ly/Qf9jZHg

A photograph of Hannah Stone (2024 runner up), Mark Hawes (Director RTST), Tanuja Amarasuriya (2024 winner), Sir Geoffrey Cass (RTST Chairman), Jasmine Teo (2024 runner up) & Sir Ian McKellen (RTST Trustee).

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jun 27

Tickets now on general sale!

🌊 Swallow The Lake
A Mercury Original in association with @hightidetheatre.bsky.social‬
Thu 2 Oct - Sat 11 Oct 2025
Written by Tassa Deparis
Directed by Yasmin Hafesji
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/swallow-the-lake/

#MercuyTheatre #Essex #SwallowTheLake

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jun 27

Tickets now on general sale!

🔥 The Manningtree Witches
A Mercury Original
Sat 28 Feb - Sat 14 Mar 2026
Adapted by Ava Pickett
Based on the novel by A. K. Blakemore
Directed by Natasha Rickman
🎟 mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/the-manningtree-witches/

#MercuyTheatre #Essex #TheManningtreeWitches

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Mercury Theatre Colchester @mercurytheatre.bsky.social · Jun 24

"We are delighted to be announcing two world premieres, both written by alumni of our Mercury Playwrights programme, and both telling stories about Essex - past and present." - Natasha Rickman, Artistic Director

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