🌿 It's Winning Wednesday time! 🌿 Head over to our Instagram and/or Facebook for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Bindweed during its previews! Entry is super simple, but if you don't want to miss out, book your Bindweed tickets today: buff.ly/3ywhJcf 🎟️

Ready for a hilarious ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ night of chick flicks and belly laughs? One week until Six Chick Flicks lands at the Mercury, and the reviews are in! Catch this Edinburgh Fringe parody hit for one night only on Wed 5 Jun: buff.ly/3R6s1q9 🍿 💗

Our next Farmer's Market is this Sat 1 Jun! Come to our Piazza between 9.30am-2pm to see the great line-up of stalls, selling a range of things including: Essex honey, delicious traybakes, organic vegetables and so much more. We hope to see you there 🍯

Bindweed is an award-winning black comedy written by former Mercury Creative, Martha Loader. Come along and join us for our next Mercury Original from Thu 13 - Sat 22 Jun and support new writing from local creatives. Don't delay, book tickets today: buff.ly/3KhexUy

#BEYOND is back & applications are now open to Deaf, disabled & neurodivergent artists across England.

If you are an emerging, mid career or established artist, check out our bespoke artist development programme starting in Sept.

Apply by: 27 June 👉shorturl.at/85Tzt

We have some other very exciting shows now on Priority Sale! From hilarious comedy nights to a fun-loving musical, there is something for everyone now on sale.
🎟️Priority member? Browse and then book here: buff.ly/3V0f429
⭐Become a member here: buff.ly/456zz1W

Guess who's coming to town? 🎅 Our Studio Christmas show is now on Priority Sale ⭐🎄 Perfect for ages 3+, The Ho Ho Ho Christmas Show will run from Tue 3 - Tue 24 Dec and is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. Priority member? Book now: buff.ly/4axZ5y6

It's a Six Chick Flicks and Scummy Mummies crossover! Kerry Ipema and KK Apple from Six Chick Flicks chatted to The Scummy Mummies on their podcast, listen: buff.ly/4axy5yL 📻 Both are heading to the Mercury this year in Jun & Dec, book now: buff.ly/4aATLtU

Also joining our #Bindweed cast is Simon Darwen, playing Mike & Ed. Simon's previous acting credits include Of Mice and Men (Birmingham REP & Leeds Playhouse) and Mercury audiences will recognise him from our first Original 'Sirens' by Kenny Emson.
Book now: buff.ly/4aHDjrW

🐉Charlie Cook's Favourite Book shows this week from Fri 31 May - Sun 2 Jun! Don't miss out on this magical stage adaption of Julia Donaldson's beloved book. Treat you and the family this Half Term to a heart-warming theatre trip for ages 3+. 📚Book here: buff.ly/3Kfu3QK

On Fri 21 Jun, Colchester Operatic Society presents a one-night only gala concert to celebrate their hundredth birthday! This special evening will be packed with songs from their vast back-catalogue of shows, mostly performed here at the Mercury. Book now: buff.ly/3USbYNC

Written in Ipswich, set in Colchester, and featuring a predominantly East-based cast, Bindweed showcases the best of local creativity. Join us for our next Mercury Original from Thu 13 - Sat 22 Jun and support new local writing. Secure your tickets today: buff.ly/4bQzaml

First up in our Bindweed cast is Josie Brightwell (Josie Brightwell), who will be playing Nina, Siobhan and Belinda. Josie is an east-based actor from Rayleigh, with previous credits including Call The Midwife (BBC) and Mum's The Word (UK Tour).
Book now: buff.ly/3X1z8DM

Our next Cocktail Cabaret will take place in our Café Bar on Sat 15 Jun. Join us for a night of championing local queer talent - full of drag, dance, comedy, drama and so much more.
No need to book - just come along and enjoy!
⭐ 👯 Find out more: buff.ly/3WQ7Lg9

Award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete are back in Colchester from Tue 28 - Thu 30 May with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages. This hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends is not to be missed. Book now: buff.ly/4ay55Hb

We're looking for a Kitchen Apprentice! In this apprenticeship, you’ll be in a warm and friendly creative environment that will equip you to work in a variety of customer hospitality roles and help your career progression. Find out more and apply now: buff.ly/4bOEjLB

Writer Martha Loader (Martha Loader) shares how her play Bindweed won the Judges Award at the prestigious 2022 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting (@BruntwoodPrize). Don't miss this award-winning black comedy in our Studio from Thu 13 - Sat 22 Jun. Book now: buff.ly/4buuGlv

Join us on Saturday (25 May) for a great night with lots of laughs and talent at The Comedy Network! Our May line-up is Garrett Millerick - 2024 UK TOUR ON SALE NOW, Raj Poojara and Paul Pirie. Book final seats now: buff.ly/4bRs6WF