Who said that puppet shows were only for children? In any case, this is not the case with La langue des Cygnes, the show presented at the Mouffetard - Centre National de la Marionnette from March 9 to 22, 2023. Here, the director and puppeteer Laurie Cannac modernizes the traditional children's tale, adding puppets to the story.
It is the story of a child rejected by his community because of his difference, much like the inescapable ugly duckling, that children are told. From obstacle to obstacle, it is a whole path by which he must advance to accept himself, but especially, to make his weaknesses into real strengths. Inspired by Andersen's famous tale, the show celebrates self-acceptance and acceptance of others. The Compagnie Graine de Vie is at the helm of this poetic performance, with the help of Gabonese choreographer Andy Scott Ngoua, who draws his influences from hip hop, contemporary dance and African dance.
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From March 9 to 22, performances of Swan Language will take place Tuesday through Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 5pm. As a family, don't miss the parent-child workshop around the show on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 2:30 pm, to learn how to tell a story with French sign language!
Dates and Opening Time
From March 9th, 2023 to March 22th, 2023
Location
Le Mouffetard, Théâtre des arts de la Marrionnette
73 Rue Mouffetard
75005 Paris 5
Prices
Place: €13 - €20
Official website
lemouffetard.com
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