Claire Cunningham Projects

We, as so many other friends and colleagues, are shaken by the deeply sad news of Jess Curtis’ death. We are heartbroken, to have lost such an incredible friend, artist and ally in disability activism. Everyone at Claire Cunningham Projects sends much love to everyone grieving the loss of Jess, his smile, his humour, his energy, wisdom and talent.

„We squish each other, it makes us feel stuff“ - was one of our sayings when making „The Way You Look (at me) Tonight“ together..

We feel so much for you and the space you leave in the world Jess. Squish each other well in this tender time friends and colleagues out there.

With love and huge gratitude
from all at Claire Cunningham Projects, Nadja, Luke, Vicky & Claire

We are excited to announce that from Oct ’23, Claire will take up the position of Einstein Professor of "Choreography, Dance and Disability Arts" at the Inter-University Centre for Dance (HZT).
Over the next 5 years, she will teach and research topics related to her practice at the HZT in Berlin. She is the first artist to receive an Einstein Strategic Professorship:

More Info: https://tinyurl.com/mu6djvck

Hochschulübergreifendes Zentrum Tanz Berlin (HZT)
Universität der Künste Berlin
HfS Ernst Busch

Image Description:
The image shows Claire, a white woman with short grey hair, sitting and leaning against a light grey wall. She is wearing a black T-Shirt and holding hear two, grey colored, elbow crutches.
Image by Bea Borgers

Last week the Thank You Very Much team was at Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Brussels, welcoming Jo Bannon to the cast alongside Claire, Tanja Erhart and Vicky Malin. Next Stop: Festival Theaterformen, Hannover on 28 & 29 June.

Earlier this year, Composer Greg Harradine made a new piano composition, The Good Old Way' inspired by Claire's piece Guide Gods. Here, he talks about his process of creating music inspired by other art forms. Enjoy!

How Art can Inspire Music #6 — the performance art of Claire Cunningham ➤ Download sheet music: https://payhip.com/b/WhG21➤ Visit Claire Cunningham's website: https://www.clairecunningham.co.uk/➤ Become a supporter on Patreon: ht...

We're excited to be taking Thank You Very Much back out on tour this year to Brussels, Hannover, Poznan and Oslo! We're also welcoming performer Jo Bannon to the ensemble alongside Claire, Tanja Erhart and Vicky Malin.

Full tour details here 👉tinyurl.com/2cv6jduy

Thank You Very Much was commissioned by Manchester International Festival, National Theatre of Scotland and Perth Festival in association with tanzhaus nrw and Dance Umbrella and produced by Manchester International Festival and National Theatre of Scotland in association with Claire Cunningham Projects and Kunstenfestivaldesarts.

Thank You Very Much headed to Europe in 2023 | National Theatre of Scotland Pioneering artist Claire Cunningham’s award-winning contemporary dance performance Thank You Very Much is set to return, playing across festivals in Europe

Looking for accommodation in Berlin

Claire and her team will be spending 7 – 24 July in Berlin and we are looking for accommodation for 1-3 people preferably near Uferstudios (Mitte / Wedding areas) on the second floor or below. (Higher floors are fine, if there is a lift). Options with a sofabed are also welcome.

The time in Berlin is in preparation for a bigger project starting in October ‘23, so a longer-term agreement is also possible.

If you have any suggestions or questions, just drop us a message here or email [email protected]

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Image: Claire's blue trainers and green trousers and the bottom of her crutches are seen from above. She stands on a carpet of autumn leaves, in Berlin. Photographer: Claire Cunningham.

Greg Harradine, Composer, has created a gorgeous new piano piece, The Good Old Way, inspired by Claire's piece 'Guide Gods'. Greg has composed eight Caledonian Portraits celebrating eight Artists living and working in Scotland.
On 10 March, Greg will perform a concert of all 8 works at Paxton House near Berwick. Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/2668mv8n

The Good Old Way (for piano) — Caledonian Portraits 6/8 ➤ Sheet music: https://payhip.com/b/WhG21This is the sixth composition in my Caledonian Portraits series, a collection of eight new piano pieces celebrating ...