Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Mercury Theatre Colchester
The Mercury Theatre from the Roman Wall (2006)
Mercury Theatre Colchester
Location within Colchester
AddressBalkerne Gate
Colchester, Essex
England
Coordinates51°53′22″N 0°53′40″E / 51.8894°N 0.8944°E / 51.8894; 0.8944
CapacityMain Theatre 499
Studio Theatre 99
Production
Construction
Opened1972
ArchitectNorman Downie
Website
Mercury Theatre

The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Colchester, producing highly regarded original work under the title "Mercury Originals" and also receiving touring shows. The theatre has two auditoria, and is led by Steve Mannix (Executive Director & CEO). The theatre formerly contained The Digby Gallery, which showcased local art.