A highly physical, laugh out loud take on Fatherhood at The Hearth this Autumn!
- lindseyjoy6
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
based physical theatre company Altered Skin to The Hearth this Autumn. Fatherhood
is moving and entertaining, with every performance including integrated captions created
specifically for the show.
Buy your tickets here for our performance on Sunday 14th October 2025, 4pm (doors at 3pm): Fatherhood tickets at The Hearth.
Fatherhood explores the complexities of being a father in the 21st century, especially of a
young son of mixed South Indian, Turkish & Austrian heritage. Centred around everyday,
relatable experiences, this original new work portrays epic journeys and domestic dilemmas
with humour and sensitivity.
Three very different characters, each with their own stories of being and having a dad explore the highs and lows of fatherhood across generations and across continents. The company worked with deaf artist Rinkoo Barpaga to create the character of Raaghav, a migrant to the UK who made his journey in the 1960s.
Featuring Altered Skin’s unique blend of physical theatre and multilingual text, Fatherhood also includes BSL and other sign languages to ensure that accessibility for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences is at the heart of the show. Translation and access are provided by integrated captions developed by Mark Morreau, a former circus performer turned filmmaker.
Creative Director Shane Shambhu said:
“When I became a dad, the focus of my life completely shifted. I had to embrace a new identity with a different outlook and priorities from my former self. I found myself reflecting on my relationship with my own dad, and how being a father and our approaches to fathering were in some respects completely different, but in others, exactly the same. I want to celebrate this fundamental relationship in all its forms.”
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme works with volunteer promoters from over 70 village halls and community venues across Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland to bring high quality performances and great value live events into the hearts of rural communities.
This performance is only one in a series of creative events and performances taking place this Spring in village halls and community venues across Cumbria, County Durham and