Archive: Month: April 2020

Accessible Resources: Arts Council England Emergency Funding

In response to the COVID19 lock down, the Arts Council England are making £160 million of emergency funding available for creative industry organisations and individuals who will need it during the current crisis. They have also changed the funding requirements for…

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A Connected Community

As the country looks to extend lockdown we’re all still having to adjust to this new normal and around the globe many of us are utilising this unprecedented moment in history by spending precious time with our families, housemates and…

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Sensory Storytelling at Home

Learning through stories with children is always a fantastic way to build language, new vocabulary and imagination. When we find ourselves reading out loud to little ones, stories are organically performed to engage your little listener. Without even knowing it…

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A huge thank you from all of us at the Mercury!

We recently made the difficult decision to cancel all performances of our pop-up production of Borders in response to government advice around COVID19. Since then our operations have moved to staff members’ homes, our Mercury Tickets box office has closed…

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