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, brings the vibrant colors and legendary sounds of Michel Ocelot’s world to life in a whole new dimension. From Screen to Stage

The child version of Kirikou is brought to life using a highly precise, traditional Japanese puppet technique. kirikou musical

The has now been running in various forms for over 15 years. It has outlasted many flashier, more expensive productions because it taps into something primal: the joy of a story told around a “fire” (in this case, a stage) with drums, dance, and a hero who is small but never silent. , brings the vibrant colors and legendary sounds

Here’s an original text for a Kirikou musical, inspired by the animated film and African storytelling traditions. It includes a song lyric, dialogue, and a scene setup. It has outlasted many flashier, more expensive productions

The sun is a drum with no hands, The river has gone to the sand. The sorceress walks with her thorn, And we are too tired to mourn.

The masks, puppets, and elaborate stage props were designed by Sébastien Puech for the iconic Compagnie Philippe Genty .

In 1998, French director Michel Ocelot released Kirikou et la Sorcière ( Kirikou and the Sorceress ). Based on traditional West African folktales, the film tells the story of a minute but immensely wise newborn who saves his village from the wrath of an evil sorceress named Karaba. The film was an international critical triumph, celebrated for its flat-perspective art style reminiscent of Henri Rousseau, its non-sexualized natural nudity, and its authentic portrayal of African culture. Kirikou et Karaba - Studio Wayne McGregor