Mercury Theatre, Colchester Fringe

I love this theatre, local to where I live with friendly staff with reasonable prices. A great variety of shows to watch and a great sized theatre and layout. Lastly, they are home to the best panto dame in the UK !!

I missed my trip to the Mercury Theatre as I was in A&E. I was due to with friends and we did a group booking. I was supposed to give my friend a lift home. So I rang her and she said no problem she get a taxi. So when I got out of hospital I rang the theatre to re-book. And explain the situation. The receptionist was lovely but explained that The Manningtree’s Witches was very popular but she want she could do. And would you believe it, I got a call from Paul who said he had Two Tickets. I said I only needed one. I spoke to my husband who said he would come with me. So no only am I going to see the Witches but Paul has given me 2 tickets. And if thing could not get any better my husband paid and we got great seats. So a big that to the receptionist who name I can’t and Paul.

Apart from the coffee taking a very long time to be served the whole Mercury experience was really good. And what a show, we sore The Manningtree Witches on Saturday 28th Feb for a matinee performance, it was the first showing of the play anywhere, so very pleased it was in Essex as it should be!, excellent story, excellent acting and excellent production, great afternoon out, highly recomend The Mercury to anyone!.

My friends and I saw the world premiere of the Manningtree Witches last Sunday, it was absolutely fantastic, it received a standing ovation, and it was one of the best plays I have seen in a very long time. Highly recommended... see it before it ends .