Anthems

With ANTHEMS, Gauthier Dance celebrates Artist-in-Residence Barak Marshall in two ways: two pieces, two companies, one unmistakable artistic vision—brought together in an evening that showcases just how powerful, moving, and captivating contemporary dance can be.

The hit production by Gauthier Dance JUNIORS//Theaterhaus Stuttgart, which received rave reviews at the COLOURS International Dance Festival 2025, returns to the big stage. With a wonderful mix of slapstick, humorous exaggeration, fairy-tale imagery, and a dash of audience participation, Barker tells a story that resonates with all generations: eight servants, a tyrannical mistress—and the courage to stand up together. A piece that shows just how much strength lies in solidarity and humor.

In 2012, *Harry* was created as an anniversary production for Ballets Jazz Montréal—and quickly became one of star choreographer Barak Marshall’s most beloved works. Now it returns, freshly revised and tailored for the 16 dancers of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart. Look forward to an irresistibly danceable soundtrack brimming with the swing of the 1920s and 1930s, a piece that sparkles with imagination, energy, and humor, and a story that touches the heart. Harry is a hero who won’t let anything get him down—not by the gods, not by fate, not even by his own death. Out of pure love, he defies all boundaries. An ode to humanity, full of passion and warmth.

ANTHEMS brings together two pieces that inspire courage, celebrate freedom, and, with playful lightness, remind us just how powerful human connection can be. Humor, heart, movement, music. And both unmistakably bear the signature of our Artist in Residence, Barak Marshall.