Thespians

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

Thespians

By arrangement with Mischief Worldwide Ltd

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Greece is the word. Ancient Greece to be specific. It’s the year 534 BC and the entire country has been ravaged by a dreadful drought. 

Thespis and his sister Poly live on the tiny island of Ikaria where nothing ever really happens, until the entire population (all five of them) are forced to go to Athens to compete in a deadly prayer competition. All hope is lost until Thespis stumbles upon something that will change the world forever. 

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

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), and packed with comedy, chaos and choreography, do not miss MISCHIEF’s first musical about the power of walking a greek mile in someone else’s sandals.

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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!

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 2.30pm & Thu 2 Jul 7.30pm

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

Our Man in Havana | £13 | Wed 12 Aug 7.30pm & Thu 13 Aug 2.30pm

The Anastasia File | £13 | Wed 21 Oct 7.30pm & Thu 22 Oct 2.30pm

Sleeping Beauty | £17 | Tue 15 Dec 1pm & Wed 16 Dec 7pm

Email boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk to find out more

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

The 2.30pm performance on Thu 2 Jul will be captioned.

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

By arrangement with Mischief Worldwide Ltd

-

Greece is the word. Ancient Greece to be specific. It’s the year 534 BC and the entire country has been ravaged by a dreadful drought. 

Thespis and his sister Poly live on the tiny island of Ikaria where nothing ever really happens, until the entire population (all five of them) are forced to go to Athens to compete in a deadly prayer competition. All hope is lost until Thespis stumbles upon something that will change the world forever. 

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

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), and packed with comedy, chaos and choreography, do not miss MISCHIEF’s first musical about the power of walking a greek mile in someone else’s sandals.

Thespians cast headshots

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!

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 2.30pm & Thu 2 Jul 7.30pm

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

Our Man in Havana | £13 | Wed 12 Aug 7.30pm & Thu 13 Aug 2.30pm

The Anastasia File | £13 | Wed 21 Oct 7.30pm & Thu 22 Oct 2.30pm

Sleeping Beauty | £17 | Tue 15 Dec 1pm & Wed 16 Dec 7pm

Email boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk to find out more

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

The 2.30pm performance on Thu 2 Jul will be captioned.

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+