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The Sultan of Zanzibar's Date Palm — A Musical Tale by François Vincent
Show · Saturday, December 5 · 16:00 · Paris
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
Free
A lively, laughter-filled, dream-like, and growth-filled tale that invites you to dance. A spicy blend of African, Arab, and European flavors in the style of the island's animated story. The Sultan of Zanzibar is very proud of his date palm. It is the only date palm on the island. But every year, on the night before harvest, a mysterious black bird devours all his dates. The sultan loses his reason. In his madness he creates a monster: his own cat. To restore peace on the island, the sultan's seven sons must rise to the challenge. This tale with cosmopolitan roots is…
