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Mercury Theatre Colchester, HOME Manchester & JPT PRoductions present the worldwide premiere of the Mischief Production THESPIANS ANCIENT GREECE THE MUSICAL MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the 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.
Limited tour from May 2026 for only 12 weeks opening at Mercury Theatre, Colchester.
If you thought something funny happened on the way to the forum, wait until you hear what happened enroute to the amphitheatre! Avoid tragedy, get comedy tickets today! Content to Consider and Accessibility If you'd prefer to attend a Relaxed Performance (where lighting and sound effects will be reduced), we will be holding this on Thu 14 May, 2.30pm.
Our Audio Described performance (with pre-show touch tour available) will be on Sat 23 May, 2.30pm with a pre-show Touch Tour at 1.30pm.
Our Captioned performance will be on Sat 23 May, 7.30pm.
If you are attending a relaxed performance, or would like to know more about specific elements of the show, our social story will be available nearer the show (please be aware that this will contain spoilers).
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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.
Limited tour from May 2026 for only 12 weeks opening at Mercury Theatre, Colchester.
If you thought something funny happened on the way to the forum, wait until you hear what happened enroute to the amphitheatre! Avoid tragedy, get comedy tickets today! Content to Consider and Accessibility If you'd prefer to attend a Relaxed Performance (where lighting and sound effects will be reduced), we will be holding this on Thu 14 May, 2.30pm.
Our Audio Described performance (with pre-show touch tour available) will be on Sat 23 May, 2.30pm with a pre-show Touch Tour at 1.30pm.
Our Captioned performance will be on Sat 23 May, 7.30pm.
If you are attending a relaxed performance, or would like to know more about specific elements of the show, our social story will be available nearer the show (please be aware that this will contain spoilers).
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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