Dragon Tamers: A Tale for 8 and Up at Paris-Villette

Les Dompteurs de Dragons is the latest creation from the XouY company at the Théâtre Paris-Villette. This tale, weaving shadows, music, and the art of manipulating objects, invites audiences aged 8 and up to the Halloween break, with public performances running from October 16 to November 1, 2026.

King Ivar rules through fear: he claims dragons threaten the realm and locks his people in a cage, shrouded in darkness. When his son Georges disappears, a young Sabra sets off to find him. The two children uncover how images and stories can be wielded to enforce a narrative, but also to break free from it.

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Written by Kinga Wyrzykowska and Jean-Baptiste Puech, who also directs the piece, the show probes the power of storytelling through a coming-of-age fable. The songs are by Bertrand Pazos. The production is performed in French Sign Language.

The show runs for an hour and takes place in the Salle Blanche. A first public performance is scheduled for Friday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m., with weekday showings at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday performances at 3:30 p.m., dates to be confirmed on the calendar.

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