Songs of the Wayfarer

Claire Cunningham is a Scottish choreographer, performer, and singer known for her innovative work in the field of Disability Arts. In her solo performance, Songs of the Wayfarer, she intertwines personal experiences with Gustav Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen to explore themes of wandering, loss, and resilience. Cunningham not only uses her crutches as aids but incorporates them as a central choreographic element, opening up new perspectives on movement and physicality. The performance is designed to be consciously inclusive, featuring offerings such as audio description, sign language interpretation, and a relaxed atmosphere to engage a broad audience.