Mercury Reads: To Be You & Self Control

🎭 Join us for Mercury Reads! A captivating series of rehearsed readings that celebrate our local talent and innovative storytelling! Each event highlights a talented playwright from our community, giving you a unique opportunity to experience fresh narratives as they come to life.

🗓️ Event Details:
Date: 3 mars
Time: 15:30 - 19:00
Location: Upstairs Bar, Balkerne Gate, CO1 1PT Colchester

🌟 Featured Works:
15:30 - To Be You by Esohe Uwadiae
In this semi-autobiographical journey, follow a British Nigerian woman at a crucial moment of her life after she leaves her fiancé and her job to embark on a transformative experience in Nigeria. As she prepares for this new chapter, her childhood memories resurface, along with long-buried secrets that she must confront.

16:45 - Self Control by Ted Marriott
Dive into a one-man show that examines Matthew's turbulent quest to reclaim his boyfriend while navigating the complexities of self-identity and familial ties. As he juggles past and present in his mind—a childhood bedroom, a club, and flooded spaces—Matthew's journey delves into the humorous yet poignant challenges of mental health and queer identity.

✨ Be part of the conversation about love, loss, and self-discovery through these powerful narratives. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!

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