Participatory Arts for All

Join our community groups

Love what you do and make a real difference

Feeling stuck and craving something new? Or do you have lots to give, but your health conditions have knocked your confidence? Or perhaps retirement in’t as fulfilling as you hoped?

Made By Mortals can help you rediscover your spark. Join our vibrant community groups, and you’ll see how everyone can play an active and creative role in society—while enjoying plenty of laughter along the way. 

You’ll collaborate with fellow members to create audio stories, films, theatre and music, all guided by our friendly team.

couple in community group practicing a performance

Our Community Groups

Click here to view more about our work with Hearts & Minds Theatre Company
Click here to view more about our work with The Johnny Barlow Theatre Group

Make an impact by sharing your lived experience

Our weekly community groups are the perfect way to unleash your hidden creativity and imagination and use your experience to bring positive social change.

Get involved with Armchair Adventures, our award-winning children’s podcast series, and help kids understand the world through your eyes.  Become part of our health and care projects and use your lived experiences and storytelling skills to highlight important issues.

We’re here to support you in making a meaningful impact. Join us, learn new skills and become part of a welcoming community.

So, what next…

You: Choose the community group that interests you.

You: Reach out to us via our contact form or drop us an email.

We:  We’ll give you a call to chat about your interests.

Together:  Participate in a taster session.

Together: Become a member and start making a difference.

FAQs

We do all sorts of fun activities, such as music, drama, singing, creative writing, photography, podcast recording, workshops in schools, performances, tea drinking and biscuit dunking! Most importantly, we always have a laugh!

Hearts & Minds meets every Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Johnny Barlow Theatre Company meets every Thursday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both groups meet at Guide Bridge Theatre, Audenshaw.

Just your beautiful self!

Absolutely. Everyone is welcome to our community groups, regardless of experience.

No, we’ll always be here, ready with a brew and a biscuit whenever you drop by!

Nothing at all! We don’t charge for joining our community groups, and we value you sharing your lived experience, imagination and creativity. In return, we offer theatre trips, monthly community group lunches and other annual events.

Explore our website to learn more about our work. Also, check out our social media channels and feel free to give us a call.

Want to join our community groups or learn more?

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