Sarah Mercer recently graduated from Cambridge University. She is a director, writer, actor and singer. She has recently toured America in the student cast of The Taming of the Shrew and is currently Assistant Directing the workshop of new musical, His Indian Boyfriend, at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.
By Sarah Mercer Friday, February 5 2016, 12:09
Yen, currently playing at the Royal Court following its critically acclaimed run at the Manchester Royal Exchange, is a beautiful play. It tells the story of sixteen year old Hench (Alex Austin) and his thirteen year old brother Bobby (Jake Davies). With neither of their fathers in the picture, and visits by their troubled mother (Sian Brecky) infrequent, the boys are isolated and effectively feral, existing on an emotional diet of Call of Duty and internet porn. Into this bleak picture comes Jenny (Annes Elwy) who illuminates the boys’ life for a short while, with the fragile hope that she brings with her.
By Sarah Mercer Wednesday, January 27 2016, 14:44
4000 DAYS, currently playing at the delightful Park Theatre, has a premiss that is easy to get excited about.
It tells the story of Michael, who after spending several days in a coma, wakes up to the realisation that he has forgotten the last eleven years of his life. To make matters more complicated, these are the exact years featuring his partner, Paul.
By Sarah Mercer Monday, October 19 2015, 10:10
In The Heights is the perfect antidote to a London winter’s evening. Fast paced, with a sparkling cast and sizzling dance numbers, it is utterly gripping and entertaining, the King’s Cross Theatre providing a portal to the vibrant world of New York City.
Set on one street in the Washington Heights district, In The Heights follows the story of a community trapped in a tug of war, between the harsh reality of survival and their own dreams and aspirations.
