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SOLD OUT - Rihanna and Dilong the Dragon, the soothing tale for small and big hurts
Show performed by Matisse Tchenquela and Yunwei from the company Les Papillons Noir.e.s.
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens (Paris 14th)
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About
Everything starts from an unlikely encounter, that of a little girl from the Caribbean and a Dragon from China, which becomes a bridge between two worlds, two generations, and two imaginations. Funny, poetic, and philosophical, this story celebrates attention to others and exchange.
It is also a journey, sometimes epic, to the heart of emotions, to better identify them and learn to decipher them as early as possible. The dragon, grounded and unable to fly, speaks to us of what hurts, of what sometimes prevents us from moving forward and taking our "flight." A little girl listens to him and helps him distinguish between small and big physical or invisible hurts with gentleness and friendship. This tale gives a voice to those, young and old, who are in pain, who cry, and who hope. Music and the body make the voice of hidden pain resonate, revealing what binds, connects, and sets free.
Followed by a participatory and sonic discussion.
Les Papillons Noir.e.s Company
Writing, artistic direction, staging: Matisse Tchenquela
Choreography: Latie
Musical creation: Yunwei
Acting and dance: Matisse Tchenquela
Our take on this event
Step into a whimsical fable where an unlikely friendship between a young girl and a grounded dragon becomes a powerful mirror for our own hidden vulnerabilities. Through dance and music, this moving performance offers kids and adults a unique way to understand the things that hold us back. Stick around after the show to join a collaborative session that brings hearts and voices together.
The Bibliothèque Georges Brassens in the 14th arrondissement presents the performance "Rihanna et Dilong le dragon, le conte bienfaisant des p’tits et grands bobos" on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Created by the Les Papillons Noir.e.s company, this poetic tale explores emotions through the meeting of a Caribbean girl and a Chinese dragon. Designed for children aged 5 and up, the show uses dance and music to address personal struggles and healing. The event is free and fully accessible to wheelchair users, with specific provisions for the deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and visually impaired.
Directed by Matisse Tchenquela, who also performs and choreographs alongside Latie, this production delves into the philosophical journey of a dragon struggling to take flight. Through the friendship between the dragon and a young girl, the narrative examines physical and invisible pain, offering a gentle space for children and adults to express their emotions. The performance includes original music by Yunwei and concludes with an interactive, sound-based discussion session.
The event takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30. Attendance is free, though booking in advance is mandatory. The venue is equipped to welcome wheelchair users and provides adaptations for blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard-of-hearing guests.
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