*Yoann Bourgeois & Patrick Watson*
A breathtaking fusion of contemporary circus, live music, and poetic movement created by two internationally recognized and award-winning artists.
“A highly stimulating show underpinned by a profound questioning of our world.” —La Blogothèque
This performance by French choreographer, director, and performance artist Yoann Bourgeois and Quebec songwriter Patrick Watson blurs the lines between dance, theatre, and gravity-defying acrobatics. Using a unique set design—including a trampoline, turntable, treadmill, and aquarium—the show explores themes of balance, weightlessness, and the fragile nature of the human experience. Featuring six performers and Watson’s hauntingly beautiful compositions, this is a hypnotic and deeply emotional journey into the unknown.
Event info
Run time: 60 minutes
Recommended for those 12 years old and older.
Ticket pricing
$85.49 - $149.99 additional fees may apply
Patrick Watson has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to local organizations working to fight hunger and food insecurity in their communities.
Ways To Save
See more and save with package options designed to help you build your perfect season! Save 20% when you purchase tickets to two or more eligible shows.
Dance & Circus package—pick two from:
• ‘Twas the Night Before…
• Yoann Bourgeois & Patrick Watson
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company - FORBIDDEN
• Nederlands Dans Theater - NDT 2
Music package—pick two from:
• Mali Obomsawin and Ahmed Moneka
• Canadian Golha Orchestra and Sepideh Raissadat
• Joshua Redman Quartet
• Minsoo Sohn - JS Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier
• Swing Into the Holidays ft. Caity Gyorgy & Christian Wiggs
• John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell: Ella, Joe, and Oscar
• Emmet Cohen Trio
• Silkroad Ensemble featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant
The Stage is Yours package:
• Mix and match any two shows from [TO Live’s 2026-27 season](tolive.com/season-26-27 "Link to TO Live's 26-27 webpage")
Looking for even more value? A limited number of 2-for-$50 tickets are also available on select performances throughout the season. Offer excludes ‘Twas the Night Before… and is subject to availability.
Ticket packages and 2-for-$50 offer go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 am.
Listen On Spotify
Hear Patrick Watson on Spotify.
Credits & Creative Team
Conception and artistic direction: Yoann Bourgeois
Set design: Yoann Bourgeois and Goury
Direction: Yoann Bourgeois, in collaboration with Patrick Watson and the performers
Musical direction: Patrick Watson
Lighting design and management: Jérémie Cusenier
Costumes: Marine Serre and Brunello Cucinelli
Performance: Marie Bourgeois, Yoann Bourgeois, Kim Amankwaa, Olivier Mathieu, Fanny Sage, and Patrick Watson
Technical management: David Hanse
Sound management: SMathieu Parisien
Stage management: Nicolas Anastassiou, Eric Prin, and Bérénice Giraud
Design and construction: Johan Chaball (La Fabrique à Projets)
Co-authors: Yoann Bourgeois, Patrick Watson, Marie Bourgeois, Olivier Mathieu, Emilie Leriche, Fanny Sage, and Jérémie Cusenier
Production: Yoann Bourgeois Art Company
Co-production: Le Lieu Unique, La Blogothèque, Le Centre chorégraphique national de Grenoble, La Philharmonie de Paris
Yoann Bourgeois Art Company is supported by the Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and the Département de l’Isère.
Reviews
“The trailblazing duo, whose offering oozed poised lyricism and a pulsating energy to match, delivered a sweeping experience that toyed with notions of form, gravity, and scale. It was a poignant piece of theatre.” —[Glass magazine](theglassmagazine.com/… "Link to Glass magazine review")
“Mr. Bourgeois is a dramatist of physics.” —[The New York Times](nytimes.com/… "Link to New York Times review")
“Hypnotizing and theatrical to the brim, Patrick Watson might be dreamy on record, but go check him out live for the full musical experience.” —[National Post](nationalpost.com/…. "Link to National Post review")
Thursday, February 4
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Meridian Hall · 1 Front Street East
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