Gauthier Dance
Returning to Jacob’s Pillow by popular demand, Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart will bring its extraordinary blend of precision, power, and play to the Ted Shawn Theatre stage. Led by artistic director Eric Gauthier, the company of 16 dynamic dancers has earned international acclaim for its bold repertoire and magnetic performances.
The company’s 2026 program will include The FireWorks Project, a program showcasing nine U.S. premiere works by leading choreographers including Mauro Bigonzetti, Virginie Brunelle, Stijn Celis, Dominique Dumais, Johan Inger, Benjamin Millepied, Barak Marshall, and Sofia Nappi. The line-up is rounded off by a special world premiere by Rena Butler, which will be created on site in Becket in the week prior to the performances. In the second half of the program, audiences will experience pieces by Sharon Eyal, Eric Gauthier, and Greek choreographer Andonis Foniadakis. Together, these works form a joyful, high-octane tour de force that captures the company’s trademark wit, musicality, and fearless physicality.
About the Company
Founded in 2007 in Germany, Gauthier Dance quickly became a widely loved and respected international touring company known for thrilling performances of contemporary choreography from around the world. The company made their Jacob’s Pillow debut in 2015, and last appeared in the Ted Shawn Theatre in 2023.
Show Information
Member Pre-Sale
Members enjoy access to tickets as early as March 9, with tickets available to the public in April.
Additional information
World premiere, U.S. premieres, first appearance since 2023
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Talks
Pre-Show Talks
20 minutes before each performance
Gain insight into the performance you are about to see with a free 15-minute Pre-Show Talk. All Pre-Show Talks for this performance will be presented in Sommerspace at Blake's Barn.
Post-Show Talks
Immediately following the Friday matinee performance
Participate in a free question & answer session with the artists just after they step off stage. Ticket-holders are invited to stay immediately after the show in order to enjoy the Post-Show Talk.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Jacob's Pillow is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts in the town of Becket. The 225-acre National Historic Landmark is within easy driving distance of Boston, New York, Albany, Burlington, and Hartford.
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