COLOURS International Dance Fesival // Gauthier Dance JUNIORS // Theaterhaus Stuttgart Barak Marshall: Barker

In the organizer's words:

This has never happened before at Gauthier Dance: with its fairytale-like storytelling, magic and puppet tricks and plenty of interaction with the audience, Barker is in fact the company's first production aimed at an audience of all generations. This openness has already been incorporated into the concept, starting with the choice of venue. The setting in the Theaterhaus sports hall, for example, with grandstands on three sides, allows for future mobile performances. The production will be realized by a proven "dream team" - Barak Marshall and the Gauthier Dance JUNIORS.

Choreographically, the artist in residence from Gauthier Dance has exactly what it takes for this task. With his affinity for physical theater and his very own signature style, which focuses on expressivity and clear gestures. With a wink, he himself calls his style "full-body sign language".

The title also alludes to this. The English word "barker" means a barker at a funfair. Barker" Marshall delivers the promised attractions in the form of an exciting, extremely entertaining story. Inspired by the wild plots of vaudeville theater, Marshall tells of a rebellion: six young servants rehearse a rebellion against their evil mistress Mrs. Siegrun, who is always invisible to the audience. The choreographer comments: "Basically, we all have someone who is above us in the hierarchy and whom we serve. Many of my pieces revolve around this theme. How can people succeed in developing their full, authentic voice? After all, the desire for freedom cannot be suppressed in the long term."

It goes without saying that Barak Marshall is not creating a gloomy social drama with Barker, but rather the eccentric, always hopeful adventure of a new beginning. It is accompanied by the lively music of the Balkans, it works with slapstick and pantomime and with a large portion of humor. Above all, however, it brings to life on stage what people are looking for in the theater: pure magic.

Duration: approx. 50 minutes without intermission
Age recommendation: for all

Price information:

Free choice of seats: 32,- / reduced: 15,- / U18: 10,- €