ZUGUNRUHE: an ornithology term for‘migratory restlessness in birds’. Zugunruhe explores the incredible flight of a marsh warbler, the world’s only bird whose song echoes its migration route. Body-compasses, magnetic fields, African sunsets, star-chasing, storm-riding, homing... in the context of human migration, Zugunruhe offers a wild, fresh look at animal migration.

 

 

 

Rehearsing among birds in the wetlands of Somerset, performer Tom Bailey creates a feast of bird behaviour alongside a digital sound map of the marsh warbler's journey, made by composer Rowan Evans. The show premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018, where it received critical acclaim and a Herald Angel award.

 

Here I am. Listen.

 

 

 

Mechanimal is an award-winning company that creates live theatre shows and immersive experiences. Led by performer and director Tom Bailey, we explore life on a changing planet, and find new ways of touring shows inspired by how nature moves. Mechanimal tours work in the UK and internationally.

 

Created and performed by Tom Bailey
Produced by MECHANIMAL.
Presented by Performance Infinity