Chester

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre (FADT) exists in Chester supports local people in recovery from addiction and those living with a mental health condition to transform their lives, and to share the recovery journey with the wider public, through dance, performance and creativity.

Spreading Wings

Take part in weekly workshops with people from across Cheshire West and Chester in movement and co-develop new productions (for live & digital performance)

Community performances take place across Cheshire West and Leigh, Greater Manchester,

We can offer taster sessions with local partners.

Supporting Angels Development will take place over 2 years: with Mentoring, developing choreography/workshop facilitation skills; ambassadorial and peer support – in line with each volunteer’s individual goals and career ambitions including volunteering opportunities with FADT.

We explore recovery from addiction and adversity through movement. Workshops and projects are led by professional dance artists from Fallen Angels Dance Theatre through the Artistic Direction of Paul Bayes Kitcher – himself in recovery from addiction, with over 30 years professional experience in dance.

You can expect a high-quality experience including:

physical warm-up
exploration of our stories through creative movement
cool down and stretches
fun and laughter

The emphasis is on the group experience and achieving something special together. Some of our projects lead to performances when members of the group are ready and feel confident. There will also be opportunities for social activities as a group such as going to the Theatre, and recovery/community events

When: Weekly on Mondays 12-2pm

Where: Garret Theatre, Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester, CH1 2AR

Who: Adults in Recovery from addiction and those living with mental health conditions

Funded by: National Lottery Reaching Communities, Chester Bluecoat Charities,

Take Part

To Take Part, please contact hello@fallenangelsdt.org for more information.

You can find out how to refer someone here.

If you are from an addiction/recovery setting, hello@fallenangelsdt.org please contact: or more information about the taster sessions.

Read our participant journeys

Chellie

Reconnecting with her community and friends gave her safe space to test her boundaries in the studio

Colette

“I lose myself in Fallen Angels without being conscious of it. I have improved so much and it has empowered me. It’s scary but exhilarating.”

Dave

“‘Together While Apart’ has completely helped me… with my focus, my self-discovery”

Debbie

I think the Angels saved me as a person in recovery, and my sanity was saved throughout the difficult times that were ahead.

Jacqueline

“These workshops give me the opportunity to channel my energy into something positive.”

Kelly

“[My husband] is encouraging me, we are talking a lot more, it’s made me talk a lot more. I’m not hiding my emotions, I’m telling you what I feel, it’s really good.”

Laura

“There is nothing out there like it. I 100% agree that it works and helps many in recovery.”

Linda

“…it was as exhilarating as ever to be…. performing with my fellow travellers on the road to recovery and to be part of a piece that reflected Paul’s vision of hope for all those who have suffered the nightmare of addiction”

Louisa

“given starting ways to do our own choreography and coming up with our own dances broke down the power dynamics between the facilitator and the group and has given us the ability and freedom to input into the design and delivery of the workshops”

Marion

“Being part of the company, working with people directly and contributing to group activities and performances is giving me a lot of confidence which I never really had before…”

Tom

“That first session brought me to tears, something had happened deep within me and the feeling of freedom and relaxation was something new and lovely for me.”

Wolfie

“I have felt challenged at many a corner, but the drive, passion and love I have for art in performance has spurred me on.” Read Wolfie’s story…….”