Thespians

HOME Manchester, JPT Productions & Mercury Theatre Colchester present the Mischief production

Thespians

A witty comedy

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Due to popular demand, we've added an extra week!

Mischief, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, Thespiansthe first musical created by ‘the funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ The Telegraph.

534 BC. Greece’s smallest island is battling to avoid defeat in a nationwide prayer competition set up by a thin-skinned tyrant - where the loser is put to death. All is going dreadfully until Thespis accidentally invents acting, leading to the world’s first play and the origins of theatre as we know it! 

Step into the amphitheatre, leave your troubles in the foyer, and escape into Ancient Greece as it bursts into song, with a thrilling plot, a love story worthy of Aphrodite, and enough laughter to fill the Acropolis. THESPIANS is an uplifting, hilarious, and timely reminder of the power of empathy and stepping into someone else’s sandals. 

Written by Jonathan Sayer (co-writer of The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery) and Ed Zanders (musical director Mischief Movie Night), do not miss this ancient prescription for modern day laughter packed with comedy, chaos and choreography that will have every mortal in your household aching with laughter. 

If you thought something funny happened on the way to the forum, wait until you hear what happened enroute to the amphitheatre!

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Photo of the front of the theatre at night, lit up in purple and blue.

The Showgoers

A new social group for theatre-lovers

Do you sometimes wish you'd been to watch something, but didn't because you didn't want to go alone? Are you experiencing social isolation and want to meet new people or do you just love live theatre and want to share the experience with others? If you said yes to any of the above, The Showgoers is the group for you!

Come and meet others before the show, find out more about the production, enjoy a soft drink on us and socialise together in the interval, whilst also enjoying a great evening of entertainment.

Death on the Nile | £20 | Wed 14 Jan, 7.30pm and Thu 15 Jan, 2.30pm 

The Talented Mr Ripley | £15 | Thu 19 Feb, 2.30pm & Fri 30 Feb, 7.30pm 

The Beekeeper of Aleppo | £15 | Wed 18 Mar 7.30pm & Thu 19 Mar 2.30pm

Macbeth | £15 | Wed 22 Apr 7.30pm & Thu 23 Apr 2.30pm

Thespians | £18 | Wed 1 Jul 7.30pm & Thu 2 Jul 2.30pm

9 to 5 The Musical | £20 | Wed 29 Jul 7.30pm & Thu 30 Jul 2.30pm

Prices

Tickets from £36
Concessions £18

The following concessions are available (Tue-Thu):

  • Students & Under 25s
  • Job Seekers, Pension Credit & Universal Credit recipients
  • Surrey Carers Cardholders

The following discounts are available (Tue-Thu & Sat Mat)

  • Groups / Members
  • £18 Schools tickets (1 free teacher ticket per 10 students.)

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Prices include all applicable fees & levies.
Find out more about our concessions & discounts.

Details

Show Times

EXTRA WEEK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Sat 4 Jul 2026

Tue- Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat Mat, 2.30pm

Accessibility

To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office.
For more info on Accessibility, click here.

Advisory Info

Recommended for ages 8+

HOME Manchester, JPT Productions & Mercury Theatre Colchester present the Mischief production

Thespians

A witty comedy

-

Due to popular demand, we've added an extra week!

Mischief, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, Thespiansthe first musical created by ‘the funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ The Telegraph.

534 BC. Greece’s smallest island is battling to avoid defeat in a nationwide prayer competition set up by a thin-skinned tyrant - where the loser is put to death. All is going dreadfully until Thespis accidentally invents acting, leading to the world’s first play and the origins of theatre as we know it! 

Step into the amphitheatre, leave your troubles in the foyer, and escape into Ancient Greece as it bursts into song, with a thrilling plot, a love story worthy of Aphrodite, and enough laughter to fill the Acropolis. THESPIANS is an uplifting, hilarious, and timely reminder of the power of empathy and stepping into someone else’s sandals. 

Written by Jonathan Sayer (co-writer of The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery) and Ed Zanders (musical director Mischief Movie Night), do not miss this ancient prescription for modern day laughter packed with comedy, chaos and choreography that will have every mortal in your household aching with laughter. 

If you thought something funny happened on the way to the forum, wait until you hear what happened enroute to the amphitheatre!

Add more to your visit!

PRE-ORDER YOUR FOOD, DRINKS & ICE-CREAMS
Photo of the front of the theatre at night, lit up in purple and blue.

The Showgoers

A new social group for theatre-lovers

Do you sometimes wish you'd been to watch something, but didn't because you didn't want to go alone? Are you experiencing social isolation and want to meet new people or do you just love live theatre and want to share the experience with others? If you said yes to any of the above, The Showgoers is the group for you!

Come and meet others before the show, find out more about the production, enjoy a soft drink on us and socialise together in the interval, whilst also enjoying a great evening of entertainment.

Death on the Nile | £20 | Wed 14 Jan, 7.30pm and Thu 15 Jan, 2.30pm 

The Talented Mr Ripley | £15 | Thu 19 Feb, 2.30pm & Fri 30 Feb, 7.30pm 

The Beekeeper of Aleppo | £15 | Wed 18 Mar 7.30pm & Thu 19 Mar 2.30pm

Macbeth | £15 | Wed 22 Apr 7.30pm & Thu 23 Apr 2.30pm

Thespians | £18 | Wed 1 Jul 7.30pm & Thu 2 Jul 2.30pm

9 to 5 The Musical | £20 | Wed 29 Jul 7.30pm & Thu 30 Jul 2.30pm

Prices

Tickets from £36
Concessions £18

The following concessions are available (Tue-Thu):

  • Students & Under 25s
  • Job Seekers, Pension Credit & Universal Credit recipients
  • Surrey Carers Cardholders

The following discounts are available (Tue-Thu & Sat Mat)

  • Groups / Members
  • £18 Schools tickets (1 free teacher ticket per 10 students.)

See More Save More - Multi-Buy Tickets

Prices include all applicable fees & levies.
Find out more about our concessions & discounts.

Details

Show Times

EXTRA WEEK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Sat 4 Jul 2026

Tue- Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat Mat, 2.30pm

Accessibility

To book accessible tickets and discuss your access requirements, please contact our Box Office.
For more info on Accessibility, click here.

Advisory Info

Recommended for ages 8+