Mercury Theatre's Dame Antony Stuart-Hicks Will Perform in Aid of the Theatre's Mercury For All Campaign

he Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced that their legendary Dame Antony Stuart-Hicks will perform a one-off concert in aid of the theatre's Mercury For All campaign.

Dubbed the “Best Dame in the Country” by BritishTheatre.com's Paul T Davies, the theatre's resident Dame will take to the stage with songs, stand-up and lots of audience interaction in Live & Outrageous on Saturday 14th October at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale to Mercury priority members from today, with general sale from Friday 16th June at 10am.

For one night only there's a flamboyant, acid-tongued Scouser on the loose with a microphone…it can only mean one thing…Antony Stuart-Hicks is LIVE & OUTRAGEOUS!

Funds raised for the Mercury For All campaign will allow the theatre to continue to deliver: bursary places for all the theatre's Mercury Young Company groups; free participation and creative events; subsidised and funded activity for SEND young people; schools engagement activity ; support for young people and emerging local creative talent (workshops, masterclasses and mentoring); partnership working with local community groups including Refugee Action, The OutHouse and Community360; free or discounted tickets to Mercury shows for low income households and activities in care homes and residential units.

Antony Stuart-Hicks said, “It's always been a dream to do a one-man show - and I'm just so excited to be able to do it to raise money for the Mercury - which is a huge part of my life. I want to do my bit the only way I know how... by being live and outrageous in front of a crowd... who can't escape!” 

Abbi Roberts, Development Director at Mercury Theatre said, “We are so excited and so grateful that Antony is bringing this unique show to the Mercury. As a charity we depend on fundraising and donations to continue our work onstage, as well as the community engagement we deliver across Colchester and Essex. Buying a ticket will help us continue to deliver wonderful experiences for people of all ages and abilities, and you will have an unforgettable night – trust me!”

Tickets for the show are from £15, with limited VIP tickets available. The performance is strictly 18+ and more information and booking can be found at mercurytheatre.co.uk. Tickets are on sale to Mercury priority members from today, with general sale from Friday 16th June at 10am.

To post a comment, you must register and login.