Fallen Angels started working in Wigan and Leigh in 2012. Supporting people in recovery from addiction and mental health adversity, we work in partnership and deliver projects from The Turnpike, a gallery and arts centre based above the library in the heart of Leigh.

THIS Project:

Fallen Angels Movement “Samadhi” insights and workshops

For people in recovery from addiction and those living with mental health conditions in Leigh, GM.

Led by 25 September, 2, 16, 23, 30 October, 6 November, 1-3pm

Come along and try out a session, explore insights, creativity and movement alongside the exhibition “Beyond the Surface”. with professionals from Fallen Angels.

Sessions are free of charge: contact laura@fallenangelsdt.org or text: 07565 381228 to register.

This project is made possible through funding from National Lottery Community Fund, and Arts Council England.

Recent project: Epic Luxe

Artist Frances Disley has been working with our Leigh participants to enhance the experience of the participants in their weekly sessions at The Turnpike.

Using colour, pattern, props and play, the artist has been co-choreographing new work with the group around their experience of addiction recovery.

After completing phase 1 of the collaboration prior to lockdown, the project was re-activated online with dancers engaging from their own homes. We are now nearing completion back in The Turnpike’s studio, with all artists adopting new safety measures. The work has taken an interesting shift along its timeline, becoming responsive to social distancing measures, physical connection and the sharing of props and physical and psychological support structures.

Here is the full version of the resulting performance: Epic Luxe