What's on in Colchester.

1501 performances on sale at 1 venue in Colchester, East of England. The next six weeks are listed below, night by night.

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Colchester, night by night

Fri 11 Sept – Fri 23 Oct

Wednesday, 16 September 20262 shows

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theatre
Pilates Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Thursday, 17 September 20266 shows

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theatre
Zumba Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
S
theatre
Social Club Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 12:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Small Bowls
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
C
theatre
CO2: We Will Rock You (2026)
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Friday, 18 September 20264 shows

M
theatre
Mercury Creatives Harlow Masterclass: How a Director Prepares with Robyn Grant
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Small Bowls
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
C
theatre
CO2: We Will Rock You (2026)
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Saturday, 19 September 20263 shows

theatre
Small Bowls
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
C
theatre
CO2: We Will Rock You (2026)
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Sunday, 20 September 20262 shows

C
theatre
CO2: We Will Rock You (2026)
Mercury Theatre
- 12:00
- 17:00
- Captioned
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 12:00
- 17:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Monday, 21 September 20261 show

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theatre
Mercury Creatives Clacton Masterclass: Getting Started as a Director with Natasha Rickman
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Tuesday, 22 September 20264 shows

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theatre
Tots Twinkles Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
theatre
Tots Stars Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 11:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
musical
Musical Theatre Dance Class Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Wednesday, 23 September 20262 shows

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theatre
Pilates Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Thursday, 24 September 20265 shows

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theatre
Zumba Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
S
theatre
Social Club Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 12:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
D
play
Dracula Begins
Mercury Theatre
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Friday, 25 September 20263 shows

theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
D
play
Dracula Begins
Mercury Theatre
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Saturday, 26 September 20265 shows

theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
D
play
Dracula Begins
Mercury Theatre
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Tuesday, 29 September 20268 shows

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theatre
Tots Twinkles Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
theatre
Tots Stars Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 11:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
musical
Musical Theatre Dance Class Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
N
play
NT Live - The Misanthrope
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- Captioned
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Wednesday, 30 September 20266 shows

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theatre
Pilates Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
theatre
Mercury Creatives Thurrock Masterclass: An Introduction to Improvisation with Harry Kershaw
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Thursday, 1 October 20266 shows

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theatre
Zumba Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:15
- BSL interpreted
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
S
theatre
Social Club Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 12:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
- 17:00
- 17:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Friday, 2 October 20265 shows

theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
C
play
Crush
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Saturday, 3 October 20267 shows

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family
The Spooky Magic Show
Mercury Theatre
- 11:00
- 14:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
theatre
The Spooky Magic Show - Babes in Arms
Mercury Theatre
- 11:00
- 14:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Theatre Tours
Mercury Theatre
- 11:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
- BSL interpreted
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Tuesday, 6 October 20268 shows

T
theatre
Tots Twinkles Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
theatre
Tots Stars Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 11:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
musical
Musical Theatre Dance Class Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
F
play
Fire Fire
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- BSL interpreted
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Wednesday, 7 October 20267 shows

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theatre
Pilates Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
theatre
Mercury Creatives Southend Masterclass: So you want to be a Director? with Dan Sherer
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
play
That Knave, Raleigh
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Thursday, 8 October 20267 shows

Z
theatre
Zumba Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
S
theatre
Social Club Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 12:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
- Relaxed
- BSL interpreted
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
L
play
Lightstreams
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Friday, 9 October 20266 shows

theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
theatre
Mercury Creatives Chelmsford Masterclass: An Introduction to Improvisation with Harry Kershaw
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
comedy
The Comedy Network (9th October)
Mercury Theatre
- 20:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Saturday, 10 October 20265 shows

theatre
Jane Eyre Afternoon Teas
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Touch Tour
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
play
Jane Eyre
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
J
theatre
Jane Eyre - Programmes
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Sunday, 11 October 20262 shows

theatre
Preshow Afternoon Tea
Mercury Theatre
- 15:00
- 15:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 17:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Tuesday, 13 October 20266 shows

T
theatre
Tots Twinkles Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Preshow Afternoon Tea
Mercury Theatre
- 11:00
- 11:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
theatre
Tots Stars Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 11:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
A
music
A Little of What You Fancy! The Best of British Variety & Music Hall
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
musical
Musical Theatre Dance Class Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Wednesday, 14 October 20266 shows

P
theatre
Pilates Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Small Bowls
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
play
The Only Brown Deaf Man In England
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- BSL interpreted
- Captioned
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
S
comedy
Scummy Mummies - Hot Mess
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Thursday, 15 October 20267 shows

Z
theatre
Zumba Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
S
theatre
Social Club Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 12:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Mercury Classics
Mercury Theatre
- 17:30
- 17:45
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
play
The Only Brown Deaf Man In England
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- BSL interpreted
- Captioned
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
E
comedy
Eric & Ern UK Tour
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Friday, 16 October 20266 shows

theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Mercury Classics
Mercury Theatre
- 17:30
- 17:45
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
theatre
Mercury Creatives Online Masterclass: Managing your Business Accounting and Tax
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
play
The Only Brown Deaf Man In England
Mercury Theatre
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
E
comedy
Eric & Ern UK Tour
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Saturday, 17 October 20266 shows

theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
play
The Only Brown Deaf Man In England
Mercury Theatre
- 14:00
- 19:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
dance
Mercury Creatives Masterclass - The Joy of Dance with Chris Fonseca
Mercury Theatre
- 14:30
- BSL interpreted
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Small Bowls
Mercury Theatre
- 18:00
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
music
The Dolly Show
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Tuesday, 20 October 20267 shows

T
theatre
Tots Twinkles Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 10:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
T
theatre
Tots Stars Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 11:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Mercury Classics
Mercury Theatre
- 17:30
- 17:45
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
M
musical
Musical Theatre Dance Class Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 18:15
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
A
dance
Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Celebration Package
Mercury Theatre
- 19:30
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

Wednesday, 21 October 20263 shows

theatre
Theatre Tours
Mercury Theatre
- 11:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
P
theatre
Pilates Sep - Dec '26
Mercury Theatre
- 13:00
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m
theatre
Afternoon & Cream Tea
Mercury Theatre
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Nearest stationColchester Town Rail Station · 321 m

1201 further performances sits beyond the six weeks shown; open a venue below for its full run.

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