Hervé Koubi: Sol Invictus at the Stadttheater Fürth touches with great dance artistry

Event: Hervé Koubi: Sol Invictus in Stadttheater Fürth, Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth on 1. May 2026

Date and Time

1. May 2026 19:30

Location

Stadttheater Fürth
Königstraße 116, 90762 Fürth, Germany

Price

55,00

About this Event

Theater

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

An evening that celebrates dance as light and vitality

With Sol Invictus, Hervé Koubi brings a choreographic celebration of togetherness to Fürth: a stage experience between hip-hop, classical elevation, and poetic body art. The production runs at the Stadttheater Fürth starting April 30, 2026, beginning at 7:30 PM and is compactly designed with a duration of approximately 70 minutes, intense and highly concentrated. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/hervekoubi2526))

A choreography of light, departure, and universal gesture

Hervé Koubi, coming from an Algerian-influenced family background, studied in Aix-Marseille and found his way to his own company after his career as a dancer. The new work connects to this biographical double movement: origin and present, tradition and contemporary body, ritual and urban energy merge into a dance language that does not explain but breathes. The Stadttheater describes the piece as a demonstration of life, bright, generous, and universal. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/hervekoubi2526))

Between acrobatics and classical elevation

The aesthetic tension of Sol Invictus lies in the friction of forms: the physicality of hip-hop meets wide, almost lyrical lines, precision meets ecstasy. International press reviews emphasize the spectacular turns, jumps, and lifts, while also highlighting the poetic embedding of this virtuosity into an overarching vision. The New York Times praised the effect as astonishing and changing the perspective on the amazing; further reviews speak of a compelling connection between urban movement language and choreographic imagination. ([publicprograms.nyuad.nyu.edu](https://publicprograms.nyuad.nyu.edu/en/the-arts-center/events/2024/september/sol-invictus-cie-herve-koubi-school-matinee.html))

A sound space that carries the evening

The production also works with a broad musical spectrum: music by Mikael Karlsson, Maxime Bodson, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Steve Reich creates a floating, rhythmically charged dramaturgy. Additionally, lighting design and costumes contour and condense the dance events rather than decorate them. This creates a theater atmosphere where every movement impulse acts like a sentence in the great poem of the evening. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/hervekoubi2526))

The Stadttheater Fürth as a suitable resonance space

In the large hall of the Stadttheater Fürth, the production finds a framework with clear stage technology, good visibility, and practical visitor guidance. Access to the auditorium is barrier-free, an inductive hearing system is available in the auditorium, and parking is possible directly under the theater; the ticket can be paid for in the foyer before the show starts or during the intermission. The performance takes place on May 1, 2026, in Fürth, with prices ranging according to the city of Fürth from 14 to 55 euros, with discounts and special offers for people with disabilities. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/service/tipps-und-hinweise-fuer-ihren-besuch))

Conclusion: For those who love dance theater, this is not just a sequence of spectacular movements but an evening about community, light, and human connection. Sol Invictus promises physical power, poetic depth, and an audience reaction that resonates long after. This stage experience is best seen live. ([stadttheater.de](https://www.stadttheater.de/programm/kalender/stueck/hervekoubi2526))

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