The FATHoM Project collective present ‘Slight’ a rich and diverse tapestry of dance, live music, song, film, and dramatic elements.

The company aims to raise the profile of inclusive and diverse dance and arts practices throughout the UK with this new high quality work.

With its international cast of performers with and without disabilities this diverse collective promotes high quality, innovative and original performance work, which includes disabled and non-disabled artists.

Adam Benjamin: Choreographer
Mona McCarthy: Performer (Company director)
Steve Brown: Performer (Company director)
Neil Callahan: Performer
Tracey West: Performer (Company director)
Chemaine Cooke: Performer
Caroline Bowditch: Performer (Company director)
Taryn Edmunds: Film Maker

Suitable for ages 14+

Light use of text

Does not require a clear understanding of English or another language

Uses live music

Not currently available with BSL interpretation, audio description or captioning

No. of performers on stage: 7

No. of people on tour: 9

Suitable for small (up to 400) scale venues

Appropriate settings:Theatre

Suitable for rural touring

Available for touring from Autumn 2009

FATHoM members facilitate inclusive workshops that are accessible to all
abilities and ages. Participants are encouraged to share, develop and
communicate through their creative ideas in a supportive environment that
aims to challenge and invigorate.
FATHoM can commit to long-term ongoing projects with groups, week
long residencies or can offer half or full day taster sessions. The sessions
would involve a minimum of two artists, often specialists in different
disciplines who will explore creative play through a combination of dance,
music, film, storytelling, theatre or voice.
The unique FATHoM approach means that the participants are the drivers
behind the projects, thus creating pride and ownership in the work, as
the facilitators weave their ideas together through improvised
structures.

The FATHoM Project came into existence in February 2004 after 3 dancers
from CandoCo were brought to the North East by Dance City to mentor
Caroline Bowditch and work with artists with an interest in inclusive dance.
Following that week, 6 professional artists, including Caroline, decided to
come together and create the FATHoM project, and in August 2007, became
a community interest company.
Since then they have been, laying down strong foundations, nurturing their
creative development by linking individual practices and exploring the issues
of working collectively.
The company have developed works funded by Arts Council England and
performed many times in the region building a loyal audience.
FATHoM continue to work running creative sessions with community &
education groups.

Feb 2008: Premiere of ‘Slight’ and ‘Type’ Sold Out performances at Dance
City, Newcatle upon Tyne.
June 2007: `type` premier at The Customs House Community Room, South
Shields.
March 2007: `type` R and D performance at The Buddle, Wallsend, Newcastle.
September 2006: Unlocking doors. A week of workshops led by FATHoM
members engaging participants in a creative dialogue, allowing for an
exchange of ideas and the sharing of skills, while building relationships for
possible future collaborations.
Dec 2005: `Home Truths` - Sharing of new site-specific work looking at
the themes of home, identity, trust and lies, created and performed
throughout the new Dance City building, Newcastle.

“Fathom is currently offering a wonderful mixture of finely choreographed
moments, spontaneous narrative and creative subtlety in their performance work. It
is all within a melting pot of artistic sensibility of the highest standards.”
Penny Rae.Artistic Director of Dance City. April 2008.