Thank You Very Much

Ukrainian Club, Manchester International Festival, Tanzhaus Nrw, Düsseldorf and The Couper Institute, Glasgow

July & October - November 2019

Overview

A contemporary dance performance inspired by the glittering world of the tribute artist.

Choreographer Claire Cunningham and her ensemble of leading disabled performers invite you to join them as they pull back the curtain on the glittering and mysterious world of the tribute artist.

Thank You Very Much takes to the floor with wit, glitz and a pulsating soundtrack. A performance that navigates up, down and all around society’s ideas of normality, and shakes up the myth of how bodies should be. The dancers pull on their sparkling costumes and ask: Who have we been trying to be all our lives? Has it ever been our choice? And what really is “the wonder of you”?

#ThankYouVeryMuch


Commissioned by Manchester International Festival, National Theatre of Scotland and Perth Festival in association with tanzhaus nrw and Dance Umbrella. Produced by Manchester International Festival and National Theatre of Scotland.

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Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2020

Best Music and Sound - Matthias Hermann

Best Ensemble - Thank You Very Much

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Images

  • Tanja Erhart is seen from the back in a red Elvis Presley costume, in front of a light box, sitting down and holding their crutches up in a cross.
  • Four performers stand facing each other in a circle.
  • Claire Cunningham is seen in an Elvis Presley white costume, singing in a microphone handed by a member of the audience, while crouching on a table.
  • Tanja Erhart in red to the left, and Claire Cunningham in white, are on their feet and using crutches. They are looking out at the audience.
  • Tanja Erhart is seen on a lighted stage in a red Elvis Presley costume, lying on the floor one leg up.
  • Claire Cunningham - in a white Elvis Presley costumer - and Tanja Erhart - in a red Elvis Costume - are seen sat on a light table, holding a microphone between them.

Videos

  • Thank You Very Much | Trailer
  • Thank You Very Much | An Introduction
  • Thank You Very Much | Audience reactions
  • Thank You Very Much | BSL introduction

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BSL Trailer

Audio Flyer

Visual Guide

The National Theatre of Scotland reserves the right to alter casts, performances, seating or ticket arrangements.