Performer Name: Jo Fong

Show Name: Neither Here Nor There

Show Description

Created and hosted by Jo Fong and Sonia Hughes. Also available in Welsh and hosted by performers Eddie Ladd and Sara McGaughey “A leap of faith” CCQ Magazine “A rare experience” Art Scene in Wales In Neither Here Nor There Jo and Sonia propose questions about place, where we live, where are we from, where our dad’s are from…we talk about the massive unfathomable problems of the world and equally our home, our neighbours, our garden fences. The work encourages the intimate theatre of hearing one person and throughout the show we journey through many voices, the audience are a part of this and we receive many perspectives, many lives. It’s funny, intimate, warm, political, a bit livid, powerful, powerless and patient. The work has been received openly, audiences found it amusing and yet really delve and are honest in their responses and generous in their listening. The narrative inevitably changes from show to show and Jo and Sonia’s moments are improvised over a few key steering questions. They lay out the rules and as an ensemble with the audience, we play the game. Its sounds simple but as Jo and Sonia mention right at the beginning of their show “Complexity takes time”. Neither Here Nor There was commissioned by Peilot (Chapter) and LAUK Diverse Actions. Diverse Actions is a Live Art UK initiative which champions culturally diverse ambition, excellence and talent in Live Art. Diverse Actions builds on Live Art’s vital role as a practice of artistic innovation and a space to express complex ideas of cultural identity. For more information, reviews and images please click HERE http://www.jofong.com/portfolios/neither-here-nor-there/

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For this performance we do two shows a day as capacity is 30 people per show, for example 4pm and 7pm. Things we need: • Chairs and Tables • Access to a kitchen is useful • A coat rail and hangers are useful Sound system - The show requires a sound system The show has one sound cue this is completed by the performers.
We can supply posters and flyers as well as a digital marketing pack.
Jo Fong is a director, choreographer and performer working in dance, film, theatre, opera and live arts. "Radical-witty and entertainingly thought-provoking." The Herald  "An Invitation… is performance distilled to its essence. " The Guardian Recent works The Rest of Our Lives created and performed by Jo Fong and George Orange Neither Here Nor There created and performed by Jo Fong and Sonia Hughes A Brief History of Difference with Das Clarks performed by DAR How Shall We Begin Again? is a 16 hour takeover about portraiture, protest and something like a prayer. The project was initiated by Jo. Since 2022 it has been re-created and performed by 238 people. Jo has worked with National Theatre Wales, National Dance Company Wales, Welsh National Opera and is, according to Luke Jennings of The Observer, ‘something of a legend on the UK contemporary dance scene.'  Her making process involves people, movement, dance, listening, observing, music and words. The shows she creates are open ended, playful, poignant and about this moment. Jo’s work has been selected for British Dance Edition, the British Council Edinburgh Showcase and awarded by Wales Theatre Awards, National Critic’s Circle Dance Awards and Creative Wales. Supporters Arts Council Wales, British Council, EU Culture, Sherman Cymru, Chapter, Diverse Actions, Cardiff Dance Festival, Rubicon Dance, Rural Touring Dance Initiative, Wales Arts International and Coreo Cymru.