ABOUT US
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Tapestry Electric is creating transformative events, performances, contests and fellowships at the intersection of dance, music, visual arts, gaming, and emerging technologies. We harness the power of storytelling to explore the space between art, technology, and the messy, magnificent business of being human. Our flagship transmedia project, FRAY, includes the groundbreaking live hip hop dance theatre production, the FRAY Show which premiered to a sold-out audiences at Sadler's Wells Lilian Baylis Theatre in 2024, and has grown into a multi-platform universe that includes hosted dance battles, video games and game jam contests, and is developing experimental performance projects that delve into the intersection of performance and tech.
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Our first production, FURY, re-imgained the iconic film, Mad Max: Fury Road as a live theatrical ballet, created to spark discovery of the amazing art form of ballet among younger, more diverse audiences by presenting a bold, modern and entertaining story in music halls, outdoor festivals and other spaces fans feel comfortable, welcome and inspired by seeing something new. During Covid when stages went dark, we turned inward and forward. We launched a commissions programme supporting artists to create new work from home, and produced Fly Me to the Moon, a short dance film celebrating resilience and imagination, featuring Grammy-winning musician Ledisi.
We believe that technology and lived human experience are natural complements, and we are curious to explore this rapidly evolving landscape. Every project we make is rooted in a story, and in a conviction that creativity is a catalyst for belonging, exploration, and personal growth. We aim to serve diverse audiences, emerging and established creatives, and underrepresented communities — removing barriers to participation and providing pathways to artistic engagement, technical skill-building, and collaborative innovation in both physical and digital arenas. We offer free and subsidised access for low-income participants, provide work placements for aspiring young professionals, and partner with schools, community organisations, and cultural institutions to broaden access to the arts.
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Our mission is to weave the physical and virtual worlds into a seamless space, enabling a continuous, free-flowing current of creativity and human connection.
Accessibility, inclusion, and safeguarding are central to Tapestry Electric’s mission.We are committed to ensuring that everyone — regardless of age, background, or ability — can take part in and benefit from our work. Our projects create space for underrepresented and marginalised voices, supporting artists and communities to share their stories and shape the future of creative expression.
Our Team
Our core team works alongside a growing network of dancers, musicians, choreographers, game designers, spoken word artists, and creative technologists, together with cultural and community partners. Each project brings new voices into the mix — crossing boundaries, blending disciplines, and sparking connections that push creativity in unexpected directions.
KATE DUHAMEL
Founder, CEO, Artistic Director
Kate Duhamel is an artistic director, writer and producer whose work spans live theatre, film, dance, music, gaming and emerging technologies. She is the founder and creative force behind Tapestry Electric, a cultural organisation producing a spectrum of projects that engage creators, thinkers and fans in exploring our human experience at the intersection of our physical and rapidly evolving virtual worlds, and in pushing the boundaries of how stories are told and how audiences experience them. Her previous critically acclaimed work spans film, video design for stage, dance theatre productions, and she has led the development of video games and contests within Tapestry Electric's FRAY World universe. Kate has been active behind the scenes as well, serving on boards of large performing arts organizations, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of her alma mater, Stanford University.
STEPHEN SHERIFF
Stephen Sheriff is a creative producer working across performance, public programming, and cultural projects. He creates ambitious, audience-focused work that brings together artists, ideas, and live experience.
With over 15 years’ experience, his practice spans festivals, exhibitions, and performance, with a focus on developing new work and collaborative formats. He has produced national programmes, international projects, and large-scale events across the arts and cultural sector.
At Tapestry Electric, he works as Executive Producer, developing and delivering new performance projects and supporting the company’s creative direction and growth.
His work is grounded in collaboration, access, and creating the conditions for artists and audiences to engage with urgent contemporary questions.
Executive Producer
Ron Weaver
Video Game Lead Project Manager
Ron Weaver has been a game programmer and designer since 2001 when he started working on Toontown Online for Walt Disney Imagineering. He has developed not just games but also theme park attractions, museum exhibits, websites, and even the choreography for a Hannah Montana console title (no seriously). Highlights of his project experience include working with Electronic Arts, Walt Disney World, n-Space, Orlando Magic, Disney Vacation Club, Orlando Science Center, Hero Journey Club, and his mother (when her laptop dies).
After graduating with bachelor’s degrees in computer science and religion (and a dance minor) from Emory University, Ron earned his master’s degree in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center. In his free time, he enjoys performing in improv shows, dancing, and referring to himself in the third person.
MAXIM KOLOMENSKIY
Software Engineer & Creative Technologist
Maxim is a London-based game developer with over 10 years of experience. Holds a BA (Hons) in Game Development & Design from London South Bank University. Has developed 20+ mobile games and prototypes, with 10+ published on Google Play. Experienced as a programmer, designer, and producer across teams from small indie groups to larger studio projects, including a live mobile title at Playwind Games with 5M+ downloads.
Ola papior
Ola is a creative director and movement specialist dedicated to helping artists and creatives captivate audiences through distinctive movement and direction. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she brings valuable insight to support dancers in building sustainable careers and to help music artists realize their creative vision.
In addition to her creative work, Ola is an ICF-certified coach at the PCC level. She works with young professionals to develop confidence and self-belief while guiding them toward building sustainable careers and lifestyles. Through high-quality one-on-one coaching sessions, she supports clients across a range of industries.
Dance Battle Producer
Sonali patel
Sonali Patel is a Canadian designer, 3D artist, and musician whose work explores the intersections of speculative design, humanoid robotics, and the evolving relationship between memory, technology, and human connection. Currently pursuing a dual Master’s degree in Design Engineering at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, she approaches design as both a problem-solving tool and a medium for shaping future possibilities. Her practice is grounded in developing thoughtful, conscious, and meaningful systems that consider not only how things function, but how they can evolve in ways that enrich human experience.
Creative Asst Producer
FI silverthorn
Dance Battle Producer & Social Media Manager
Fi aka Swift is a core member of BirdGang Dance Company, with 18 years experience training in street dance art forms with many Pioneers & training at one of the UK top Colleges The Urdang Academy, her vast knowledge of street styles has granted her work in hiphop theatre shows such as Blaze, Vice - Breakin Convention & NOX - Young Vic Theatre. She also works commercially on Films & TV including Streetdancer 3D, Strictly Come Dancing, MOBO Awards, Adverting Campaigns & Music Videos.
