Why the lion is no longer the king of animals

"The king of animals fears no one, but it's well known that a snake is a snake..."
Musical show (40 min) featuring fables by La Fontaine and In Koli Jean Bofane, two French-speaking authors in a dialogue spanning centuries and continents. The lion in all his states... tyrant, romantic, strong, prisoner or in love... told by a voice accompanied by a small band of 7 musicians, featuring a mix of African and European percussion. 1*01*0 2perc Vl A Vc
All audiences, ages 8 and up.

Target: children + all audiences

Workforce: 1 singer/songwriter or female singer/storyteller

7 musicians (including African percussionists)

Duration: approx. 40 minutes

The lion in love, battling a mosquito, going to war or facing a revolt: life isn't easy for the king-tyrant of animals...

The same language, the same form of fable, the same use of animal characters to criticize human behavior... across the centuries, two French-speaking writers link Africa and Europe, ancient and modern French, and criticize society past and present, dealing with power and servitude... This tale is fertile with possibilities for work in partnership with the Education Nationale.