MERCURY THEATRE

by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

In their 50th year as a ew writing company, this summer Paines Plough's portable pop-up theatre venue Roundabout will return to Summerhall at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its tenth year as a touring venue. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!...

by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024

MERCURY THEATRE announces the departure of its Creative Director, Ryan McBryde. Stay updated on the latest news and future plans of the theatre....

by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced five new members of the theatre's Board, including the return of Julia Stephen, alongside Mark Hoult-Allen as the Board's new Vice Chair. ...

by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024

Get the latest on The Pantomime Awards 2024 nominees, announced by The UK Pantomime Association in association with Stagecoach. The awards ceremony is set for Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 7pm at G Live in Guildford....

by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024

Bing's Birthday will tour to theatres across the UK throughout 2025.  The show will open at The Lowry in Salford on 20 February 2025. ...

by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2024

New Perspectives have announced their New Associates for 2024/5. Learn more about the associates here!...

by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice....

by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2024

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced that they will stage a new revival production of Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. Based on the 1970s classic TV hit by Ray Allen and written by the award-winning Guy Unsworth, the comedy will run at the Cotswold venue from 8 July – 17 August....

by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024

This year Paines Plough celebrates 50 years. The company has commissioned over 500 writers and developed and produced more than 400 plays since its inception in 1974. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!...

by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2024

Mercury Theatre Colchester and the Barn Theatre in Cirencester have announced the full cast and creative team for their English premiere production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre's play with songs Midsummer. ...