Description

Immerse yourself in Slavic folklore and discover how Baba Yaga became Baba Yaga in this original shadow puppet show!<div> "Have you come here to do a task, or to run away from one?" This is what the witch Baba Yaga asks little Anushka, who has gotten lost in the forest while searching for her little bird. In exchange for her good behavior, Baba Yaga promises to answer three of her questions: Why does her house have chicken legs? Why does she live all alone in the forest? Where is her little bird?</div><div><br></div><div> Baba Yaga is undoubtedly the most well-known figure in Slavic folklore, although she is only a secondary character who either helps or hinders the main protagonist. But she is never the heroine of her own story.</div><div> Well, this injustice changes today, in this story!</div><div><br></div><div> This show is part of our repertoire of world tales told through shadow puppetry. It's an invitation to explore the richness of traditional stories and legends that have stood the test of time. Through delicately cut silhouettes projected onto a large screen, each tale comes to life, transporting young and old alike on imaginary journeys to the heart of diverse cultures.</div><div> So come and discover the story of Baba Yaga, and stay at the end to ask your questions and find out more about shadow theatre and how its puppets work!</div><div><br></div><div> This show is presented as part of the Parisian festival of children's shows "L'été des p'tits futés" organized by the Théâtre Darius Milhaud, located next to the Parc de la Villette and the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. Enter the magic of the show!</div><div><br></div>