Grandeur Nature: a show for children aged 3 and up at Paris-Villette

Grandeur Nature invites children 3 years and up to explore a world where proportions shift. Designed by Magalie Nadaud, this show is presented at the The Théâtre Paris-Villette from October 18 to November 1, 2026 for performances open to the public during the All Saints' Day holidays.

In his room, a child commands a miniature universe. He can bring objects to life and reshape his surroundings. But his parents’ arrival flips the scale: the boy who seemed colossal is suddenly small in the adult world. The production leans into this shift in perspective to explore the child’s place and his freedom to imagine.

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Theatre, video, puppetry, the plastic arts, and sound design come together in this wordless, dialogue-free experience. As the laureate of the La Couveuse program, devoted to new writing for early childhood, the piece is touted as accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences as well as those whose first language is not French.

Each screening lasts 50 minutes. A family stop-motion film workshop, led by Sterenn Guirriec, rounds out the program on October 31 from 2 to 4 p.m., ahead of the 5 p.m. show. It is suitable for ages 4 and up, booking required, at a rate of 5 euros per participant.

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