Photo : "Manger, d’accord… mais être mangé, c’est tout de suite moins amusant"
Christmas Show: "Eating, sure... but being eaten is suddenly less fun"
As the end-of-year holidays approach, the Batignolles library, the Maison Gacha, and Bibata Roamba, a storyteller, actress, and tour guide from Burkina Faso, offer you a musical tale to enjoy with the whole family
Bibliothèque des Batignolles (Paris 17th)
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Eating, sure... but being eaten is suddenly less fun.
"However, it is necessary to preserve the food chain," asserted the lion.
Easy to say for the king of the savannah: as an apex predator, he sits at the top of the food chain and has no predators to fear.
But deep down, who eats whom? And do the most vulnerable really let it happen without resistance? That is what we will explore through this storytelling session, between tales and songs.
This show is part of our partnership with the Maison Gacha.
A storyteller, actress, and tour guide from Burkina Faso, Bibata Roamba traverses the tales and legends of Africa and beyond. She also creates her own narratives, which she enriches by blending them with other art forms such as singing or dancing.
She offers stories for all audiences, which she tells, acts, and sings in various venues: theaters, schools, libraries, media libraries, or community centers.
Our take on this event
Step into a whimsical wilderness where the rules of the jungle are turned upside down through song and storytelling. This engaging performance weaves African myths and folklore into a rhythmic tale that explores the cleverest ways to survive in the wild. It is a perfect moment to escape the city's hustle and get lost in some truly enchanting theater.
The Bibliothèque des Batignolles hosts the storytelling performance titled "Manger, d’accord… mais être mangé, c’est tout de suite moins amusant" on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Performed by storyteller and actress Bibata Roamba, this session invites audiences to explore the food chain through African folktales, songs, and performance. Organized in partnership with the Maison Gacha, this event is free of charge and fully wheelchair accessible. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the dynamics of nature and survival through the art of oral tradition within a welcoming library setting.
On Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 12:00, the Bibliothèque des Batignolles presents a special storytelling event. The performance investigates the complexities of the food chain, questioning the roles of predators and the survival instincts of smaller species, all through a captivating blend of stories and music.
Bibata Roamba, a storyteller, actress, and guide from Burkina Faso, leads this session. Drawing on legends from Africa and beyond, she enriches her narratives with singing and theatrical elements. This initiative is held in partnership with the Maison Gacha, bringing a creative perspective on ecology and animal life to the 17th arrondissement.
Admission is free, and no reservation is required. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a comfortable experience for all attendees.
