
Beautiful things happen when different worlds meet
dance, music and theatre
Founded in 2021 by renowned British producer Farooq Chaudhry OBE, Fengling Productions aims to address the inequitable lack of representation from East Asians in the UK and international dance communities. As a co-founder of the esteemed Akram Khan Company, Farooq has spent the last 25 years immersed in the pan-Asian cultural landscape. His extensive engagement with the East Asian region has sparked inspiration from its rich tapestry of art and stories, many of which remain largely unknown in the West. Over the years, he has not only toured works to East Asia but has also initiated groundbreaking cross-cultural collaborations with artists, companies, ideas, and aesthetics from the region, earning him respect and trust within East Asian artistic communities both in the UK and Asia.
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Fengling Productions embodies Farooq's enduring commitment to improving the visibility of artistic expressions from the global majority as well as signifying a career transition as he embraces the role of director alongside his visionary work as a producer.Through Fengling’s associate producer program for young East Asian producers, Farooq aims to tackle a major bottleneck in the development of new East Asian works—specifically, the scarcity of East Asian producers and cultural leaders.


Vision
A world where East Asian stories enrich British and global artistic narratives, deepening connections through the art of dance.
Mission
To produce dance works through international collaborations that showcase and nurture talents and perspectives from both the UK and the East Asian region, aiming to elevate underrepresented voices and contribute to a more diverse arts ecosystem in the UK and beyond.





The Chinese phrase "Feng Ling” (Wind Chime) serves as a metaphor for unpredictable movements that result in unexpected beauty, each chime with its own distinct sound and character, celebrating individuality within the collective experience.
At the heart of Fengling Productions' value is the belief that "Curiosity, Creativity Connection, Compassion and Collaboration."



