AN immersive dance theatre production centred around mental health awareness will unfold on the grounds of Tatton Park later this month.

Dancer Kate Jackson, who lives in Lymm, has set her sights on filling the Knutsford venue with the spectacle, which runs from October 17 to 23.

However, unlike traditional shows, just 20 audience members will be present for the three taking place each evening.

And the public will also witness the four-strong cast bring contemporary dance before their eyes – a style which combines elements of several genres including modern, ballet and jazz.

The multi-disciplined artists will use it to connect the mind and body but Kate will be taking a view from the side, as she takes up the role of artistic director.

After studying at Priestley College, she went to the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds before progressing to a masters at London Contemporary Dance School.

Following her graduation in 2003 she started a freelance performance career, now known as a portfolio career, and worked professionally in the capital for 15 years.

But creating work is nothing new to Kate, who is also a yoga teacher, and she is anticipating a week to remember following rehearsals at the Pyramid and Tatton Park.

She said: "It is a performance which engages 20 people at a time and travels through the venue, going indoor and outdoor.

"You are wearing headphones the whole time and the sound will direct you through the space as a series of scenes unfold.

"It is not an everyday performance where you sit in your seat – you are not part of the performance but you are immersed and will need to move, with the four artists guiding you through it.

"The performance is focused on mental health awareness. We want to measure how, in these 30 minutes, we can provide a wellbeing experience.

"There are lots of surprises and extraordinary moments we are creating to make this a very special experience where you can come out feeling centred and inspired."

The Arts Council England funded piece has been delivered following support from partners, including Culture Warrington and Warrington Borough Council.

But whether the ambitious target of filling the venue for each show will be fulfilled or not remains to be seen.

However, the regional artists, who range from 24 to 58 years old, have certainly done all they can to give residents a showcase to remember, since they came together to begin work last November.

Kate added: "The four were chosen because they are warm, inspiring and engaging people – that is important when you think about how to communicate with an audience.

"They are lovely dancers and are so generous. I think when you are given such a disciplined training plan it turns you into such a nice person."

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