March 3, 2018
NTW Qtine and WMC
National Theatre Wales & Quarantine with Wales Millennium Centre for Festival of Voice.
Jo will be joining the team for a new production entitled English. Performed by Jonny Cotsen, the work is inspired by the theatricality of language lessons, and from conversations with migrants in Wales and across the UK who learn English for all kinds of reasons – for business, for pleasure, for survival, to take part, to pass the test…
English asks what happens when we move to another country and don’t really know how to say who we are, how to disagree, how to be in love, how to be funny - how to say what life is really about.
Made in Wales but with a global perspective, this performance pulls pop songs apart, tears grammar to pieces and constructs a contemporary Babel that invites all the languages in the room to be heard.
For more information click HERE
March 2, 2018
Wallflower – BALTIC, Gateshead, UK
Quarantine
4 May 2018 | GIFT Festival Wallflower is a dance marathon, a game that alters according to the players. Like much of Quarantine’s work, Wallflower serves as a form of portraiture. Each night, the performers choose what they want to reveal, what story of themselves they want to tell. In the seats around the dance floor, the spectators bring their own histories, understanding and expectations. And somewhere between the spotlight and the sidelines, Wallflower happens "lo-fi, freewheeling and rather brilliant" ★★★★LONDON EVENING STANDARD Trailer Other dates and details of how to book coming soon. For more information click HERE
March 1, 2018
An Invitation… in Dresden
An Invitation... returns for performances at Societaetstheater in Dresden.
27th April, 8pm
An Invitation... is an alive and evolving work. An Invitation... is about connection, conversation, spontaneity and uncertainty. It’s also playful, joyous, imaginative, powerful and human. It is about us. We are creating this performance now. We play the performer. We play the audience.
We are the show.
60 mins
Suitable for all ages
Radical-witty and entertainingly thought-provoking. ★★★★ Herald, 2015 (read the full review here)
Trailer
For tickets click HERE
February 21, 2018
Growing Together workshops
Shrewsbury
Shropshire Inclusive Dance are hosting open workshops led by artists Joanna Young, Jo Fong and Aya Kobayashi.
To book a place click HERE
A series of workshops led by highly skilled practicing professional dance and performance makers, open to disabled and non-disabled dancers. The workshops will take place at The Gateway Centre in Shrewsbury.
The aim of our workshop series is to support, inspire and stimulate dancers and practitioners in their ongoing development as performers, facilitators and dance makers. The workshops will pay particular focus on movement exploration as a source for improvisation, dance making, performance and inclusion.
A limited number of places are available to dance practitioners, with at least 2 years dance experience and an interest in inclusive practice, to join Contact Dance company members in an explorative workshop setting.
January 30, 2018
Le Vin herbe
Le Vin herbe wins Best Opera Production at the Wales Theatre Awards 2018.
Composed by Frank Martin
Congratulations to the cast from Welsh National Opera, soloists Tom Randle and Caitlin Hulcup and the creative team.
Conductor James Southall
Director Polly Graham
Movement Director Jo Fong
Designer April Dalton
Lighting Designer Tim Mitchell
Musical Preparation David Doidge, James Southall, Stephen Wood
Staff Director Matthew Holmquist
Production Manager Richard Norton
Stage Manager Katie Heath-Jones
Deputy Stage Manager Jenni Price
To see all the winning catorgories Click HERE
January 30, 2018
St. Gallen Opera, Switzerland
Der Zaubertrank (Le Vin Herbe) by Frank Martin
Opens in the round on the 2nd February 2018 in the exquisite Lokremise, Theater St. Gallen
For further information and performance dates click HERE
Conducted by Hermes Helfricht
Jo will again be collaborating as Movement Director with Director Polly Graham
January 18, 2018
Wales Theatre Awards.
The Nominations for this years Wales Theatre Awards are in.
Le VIn Herbe and Ways of Being Together have been nominated in the dance and opera catagories
See who's been nominated HERE
November 6, 2017
Cardiff Dance Festival
12 days of Dance
For the full programme of performances, workshops and events click HERE
November 6, 2017
In my own words – Arts Scene Wales
Ways of Being Together, Cardiff Dance Festival 17
I was not able to define what this is. I have come to the conclusion that it is:
An Installation of People, A Gathering, A Show, A Happening and somehow A Listening...
To read the whole article click HERE
October 24, 2017
About Ways of Being Together
As a newly appointed Peilot Associate Artist at Chapter Arts Centre I embarked on a study period supported by Arts Council Wales, Creative Wales Award Project
Ways of Being Together is a series of workshops, discussions and performances centred around the idea of Belonging - A Sense of Belonging
The studio time has been part of a larger conversation about community, participation, inclusivity and rather than sustaining something, a body, a practice, a career... thinking about what it is to thrive both individually and as a community. Embedded in the all the gatherings have been the notion of Belonging. A sense of belonging is intimate and powerful, connected, optimitstic, unknown and curious making.
The work in development is called Ways of Being Together to be presented on 19th Nov 2017 to mark the closing night of Cardiff Dance Festival.
Performed by between 40 and 50 people who like to move.
A great deal of the project is about meeting people well. As a language I have been working on a self generating score, simple instructions / games that play out, encouraging awareness, listening, range, presence and also simple acts like noticing.
The performance and research projects that are in development are focused on creating experiences for both participant and audience member. The project acts as a pathway to celebrate a resilient arts community that potentially inspires and takes action.
“At the heart of the work are the people - their skills, instincts, their aptitude for excellence, collaboration, sharing and together creating a dialogue that embraces creativity, integrity and learning.” Jo Fong
Jo would like to thank everyone who has been involved and alongside this project. This free event has become possible through support from Arts Council Wales, Coreo Cymru, Barry Memo, SE Dance, University of South Wales, Chapter Arts Centre, Fieldwork, Xintiandi Arts Festival and Hull Dance.
