Mercury Theatre, Modern performing arts venue in Colchester, England
The Mercury Theatre contains two performance spaces, with a 499-seat main auditorium and a smaller 99-seat studio for varied productions.
Norman Downie designed the Mercury Theatre, which opened its doors on May 10, 1972, following a community fundraising campaign and local council support.
The theatre produces original works under Mercury Productions while presenting touring shows and maintaining an art gallery featuring regional artists.
The venue includes a cafe-bar operating from Tuesday to Saturday, offering refreshments before and after performances throughout the entertainment season.
The Mercury Theatre evolved from the 1937 Colchester Repertory Company, marking a continuous theatrical presence in the region for over eight decades.
Location: Colchester
Inception: 1972
Official opening: 1972
Address: Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT, England
Website: http://mercurytheatre.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.88940,0.89440
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:37
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