Fertile Ground presents Play, Pause, Repeat

Play, Pause, Repeat is a stunning programme showcasing some of the best, emerging dancers from the North East of England. Including two new commissions by former Rambert artist Patricia Okenwa and award-winning choreographer Jamaal Burkmar, Play, Pause, Repeat explores the complex and often contradictory nature of human connection and what makes us want to play, explore, learn and share again and again and again.

How to Decouple in an Ethical Way

Concept & choreography by Jamaal Burkmar

Performance and choreographic contributions by Daisy Dancer, Pagan Hunt, Alex Thirkle and Hayley Walker. Lighting design by Mark Parry.

Music: "You belong to me" by Patsy Cline and the Jordanaires, "Holy Shit" by Father John Misty, "Arthur’s Theme" by Christopher Cross.

A millennial love story told in three sessions and three songs. In a mix of improvisation and choreography, music and text, the piece goes on a journey exploring the short life of a new relationship.

The Messiest Drawer

Concept by Quinta and Patricia Okenwa.

Choreography by Patricia Okenwa.

Performance and choreographic contributions by Daisy Dancer, Pagan Hunt, Alex Thirkle and Hayley Walker.

Musical composition by Quinta.

Lighting Design by Mark Parry.

Costumes by Patricia Okenwa.

In The Messiest Drawer, we find clutter, tangles, precious knick-knacks - all the things we hang on to and the many stories that tell us why and how. As we unpack, rediscover, and reposition, memories bubble up and move us in many ways: from getting stuck in a moment to holding them dear to our heart.

Ticket Prices: £14, £12 concession

booking fee applies online.

Event Venue

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom