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Saturday, I feel like telling stories - Jihad DARWICHE
A Saturday for Storytelling is a unique formula to approach or deepen the art of storytelling in an interdisciplinary way. "Light" in price and duration, it is accessible to everyone, both regulars and the curious. The show expands the circle, and the communal dinner formula contributes to the convivial atmosphere.
La Vagabonde (Paris 20th)
About
This formula combines:
• a workshop on storytelling, of limited duration (3 hours)
• a storytelling show, by the same storyteller-trainer
It is at once a beehive (we meet and reconnect there), an adventure (we try our hand at storytelling), a journey (a storyteller leads you into their specific universe), and a perspective (we get a "taste" of a storyteller's training without committing to a full course).
3:30 PM, 1001 Nights Workshop
The workshop begins with a brief history of the 1001 Nights and an overview of the points that make this repertoire strong, as well as its universality and longevity, with a few keys to entering the world of the Nights.
We will then work on the frame story, that is, the story of Scheherazade, which gives strength and meaning to all the stories that follow.
8:30 PM, One Thousand and One Nights
The time of dreamers.
Some rather strange characters, men or women, gentle dreamers who go through life with nonchalance and poetry. In their gestures and words, they carry the perfume, wisdom, and humor of the Orient.
Jihad Darwiche was born in Marwaniye, a small village in Southern Lebanon. His childhood was lulled by tales, the poetic jousts that are still very popular today, and the traditional stories of the Orient told by his mother and the women of the neighborhood. He then lived in the old town of Sidon, where the tradition of storytelling is still vibrant. In the narrow alleys, neighbors spend their mornings talking from one window to another and sharing their dreams of the night (true fairy tales) while drinking cardamom coffee...
Our take on this event
Trade the modern rush for the timeless charm of ancient Eastern storytelling. Spend your afternoon picking up the secrets of legendary narrators before letting yourself be carried away by an evocative performance as night falls.
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, La Vagabonde in the 20th arrondissement hosts an immersive day dedicated to the art of storytelling with Jihad Darwiche. Open to participants aged 12 and up, the event explores the world of the 1001 Nights through a hands-on workshop and an evening performance. Whether you wish to learn narrative techniques or simply enjoy the poetry of the Orient, you can choose between booking the workshop, the show, or the full package. This is a ticketed event with specific pricing options available based on your selected activities.
Jihad Darwiche, born in Southern Lebanon, shares his craft during a day dedicated to traditional storytelling. Drawing from the tales that shaped his childhood, he offers an exploration of the power and universality found within the 1001 Nights repertoire.
The day begins at 15:30 with a 3-hour workshop focusing on the frame story of Scheherazade and the essential elements that define this legendary collection. It provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into the world of storytelling in a focused, compact format. At 20:30, the performance Mille et Une Nuits begins, featuring characters who embody the wisdom, humor, and poetic fragrance of the Orient.
Tickets are available for the full workshop and show package at 30,00 €, the workshop only at 20,00 €, or the show only at 15,00 €. This experience, suitable for those 12 and older, takes place at La Vagabonde, located at 122 rue de Bagnolet, Paris.
