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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreSensory 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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreYour Home is Your Stage
Whilst parents are working remotely and children are virtually tasked by schools to learn from home, households across the country are having to adjust. But within these uncertain times many creative opportunities are arising and families are taking home creativity…
Read moreTop Tips: How you can help Theatre Professionals through these challenging times
After the Prime Minister’s advice on Monday to “avoid” mass gatherings, theatre venues and cultural organisations across the country have taken the very difficult decision to close indefinitely. This has undoubtedly left performers, creatives, freelancers, technicians and anyone working behind…
Read moreA message from the Mercury – watch this space
We are your Mercury, and now that our team is safely working from home, we’ve got you at the forefront of our minds. The team is currently dreaming up exciting new ideas for how we can continue to support, entertain…
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