We’re delighted to share that Songs of the Wayfarer has been nominated for the UK Theatre Award for Achievement in Dance! Being shortlisted for Achievement in Dance is a wonderful recognition of the artistry, dedication, and collaboration of everyone involved in this production. The 2025 Awards will take place on Sunday, 12 October. More details … More about Songs of the Wayfarer nominated for the UK Theatre Awards 2025
We at Claire Cunningham Projects are outraged and saddened by the UK Government’s assault on the rights and dignity of disabled people. The proposed cuts and ongoing threats to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Access to Work are nothing short of shameful. These actions perpetuate a culture of fear, deepen systemic inequality, and reveal … More about Response to Proposed UK Disability Funding Cuts
On Crip Technique, Knowledge and Expertise Bodies of Knowledge: Choreographies of Care – a gathering as part of Claire Cunningham’s Professorship at HZT Berlin with HAU Hebbel am Ufer & HZT Berlin at HAU Hebbel am Ufer (HAU2) Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin *** 10-12 October 2025 *** PLEASE SAVE THE DATE *** Following the premiere of Claire Cunningham’s Songs … More about Save the Date! Bodies of Knowledge: Choreographies of Care – a gathering as part of Claire Cunningham’s Professorship at HZT Berlin
As both the Edinburgh festivals and Tanz im August wind down this week and colleagues across the globe gather for the International Tanzmesse in Düsseldorf, Claire Cunningham Projects echo the deep concerns of many artists and artworkers responding to recent announcements about the closure of the Open Fund for Individuals in Scotland and the proposed … More about In Solidarity with Artists and Artworkers in Scotland and Germany
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 … More about Jess Curtis
From October 2023, Claire will take up the position of Einstein Professor of “Choreography, Dance and Disability Arts” at the Inter-University Centre for Dance (HZT) in Berlin. As part of her professorship, Claire will teach and research at the HZT for an initial five years, starting with the winter semester 2023/24. She is the first … More about Claire to become the Einstein Professor for “Choreography, Dance and Disability Arts” at the Inter-University Centre for Dance Berlin (HZT)
National Theatre of Scotland and Manchester International Festival in association with Claire Cunningham Projects and Kunstenfestivaldesarts present Thank You Very Much National Theatre of Scotland and Manchester International Festival (MIF) in association with Claire Cunningham Projects and Kunstenfestivaldesarts are delighted to announce a return of Claire’s award-winning work Thank You Very Much, as they pull back … More about Thank You Very Much is Back!
Scottish Composer Greg Harradine has composed an original piano composition, ‘The Good Old Way’ inspired by Claire’s work Guide Gods as part of his Calendonian Portraits project. The project has seen Greg create a collection of eight new piano pieces celebrating the work of eight artists living and working in Scotland today. On March 10th, the … More about Caledonian Protraits by Greg Harradine
Disability and Climate Change: A Public Archive Project Disability and Climate Change: A Public Archive Project chronicles the wisdom and expertise of disabled activists, artists, and first responders working for climate justice. Enter the archive to read and explore curated versions of deep conversations between disabled practitioners, written in an engaging conversational style and designed to speak … More about
22 & 23 March, tanzhaus nrw, Dusseldorf The symposium is based on Claire‘s working practice which considers attention to time, design, communication and the act of performance itself as opportunities for care. The two day event will seek to shift away from formal methods of presentation and listening, to offer participatory provocations for engagement, creating … More about The Choreography of Care Symposium is now on sale!