The brief: helping families understand Parkinson’s and movement through story When we partnered with Parkinson’s UK on Planet Exercise, the brief was clear. Create a story that would help children understand Parkinson’s in a way that felt accessible and not frightening, while showing that movement can play an important role in living well with the […]
Football fever is in the air, and here at Armchair Adventures we’re getting into the spirit with some super special football-themed episodes to enjoy whilst you’re waiting for the next match! From creative football chants to a trip to the UK’s most famous stadium, let’s explore the beautiful game together the Armchair Adventures way. 💛
Catch World Cup Fever with Armchair Adventures! ⚽🏆🌍 Read More »
Get ready to move, groove and use your imagination, Adventurers, because we’re heading to Planet Exercise! Out of this world exercise 🪐 In ‘A Planet Exercise Adventure’, a brand-new three-part episode of Armchair Adventures, Connie is on a mission to help her Nanna Debs stay well after finding out she has Parkinson’s. But when Connie
Journey to Planet Exercise with Armchair Adventures! Read More »
In a vibrant London venue, an eager audience gathered for the launch of Fresh Paint, an immersive audio theatre experience crafted in coproduction with Groundswell and their Surviving TA Action Group (STAG). As the lights dimmed, a powerful invitation echoed through the space: “…In a moment, you will become Chloe in this story. You will
Fresh Paint: Stepping into Someone Else’s Skin Read More »
Made By Mortals has been working with researchers and participants on the Empowered Together programme funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to co-produce research-informed story about autism and social care in prison. The story will be brought to life in a new short film called ‘Double Punishment’. The film will use
Double Punishment: Capturing Lived Experiences of Social Care Needs in Prison Read More »
Get your imaginations ready, Adventurers – we’ve got a brand new story for you! Our latest three-part Armchair Adventures episode is packed with join-in fun, and a story all about creativity, community and making people feel welcome. 💛 Making a House a Home In Making a House a Home Adventure, Connie is on an
Making a House a Home – Join the Adventure! Read More »
Made By Mortals (MBM) are looking for critical friends to help support us with the launch of our new five-year business plan and strategy. We’re looking for people with expertise and a passion for social change through the arts. MBM are a not-for-profit arts organisation based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. We ‘bring lived experience to
MBM New Business Plan: Critical Friends Call Out Read More »
2025 has been a year full of creativity, collaboration and lived experience, and we’re proud to share what we’ve achieved! Bringing Lived Experience to LifeOur mission is to help people use their creativity and lived experience to make life happier, healthier and fairer for all. This year, we brought stories to life through immersive audio,
Our Annual Report: Looking Back on 2025 Read More »
What happens when you bring together practitioners from safeguarding, education, health, social care and the voluntary sector, and immerse them in stories shaped by lived experience? As our ‘Walking on Eggshells: Ending Male Violence Against Women’ conference showed, you get a day filled with insight, emotional honesty and a renewed sense of purpose. “This was
Walking on Eggshells: Ending Male Violence Against Women – Key Learnings Read More »
he Role of Music in Lived Experience Training: At our recent conference, ‘Walking on Eggshells: Ending Male Violence Against Women’, the learning didn’t rely on slides or written materials. Instead, we brought our participatory arts approach to life with immersive audio stories, film, music, theatre and hands-on workshops. Among all of these, music emerged as
The Role of Music in Lived Experience Training: Learning Beyond Words Read More »