The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant

Musical Story

In 1931, Jean Brunhoff wrote The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant which changed the face of the world of children’s books because it was the first to have
illustrations. It was so successful that he later wrote more entertaining stories about the elephant: Le Voyage de Babar, Le Roi Babar, L’ABC de Babar and more.
For Francis Poulenc, it seemed an opportunity too good to miss and he set the original story to music, adding the colours of the piano to the tale of the little
elephant who flees the jungle and eventually becomes king of the big city. This beautiful production returns to our new Real Teatro following its success in
previous seasons.

Music by Francis Poulenc, based on a story by Jean de Brunhoff

Revival by the Real Teatro de Retiro

Stage director, playwright and narrator: Ana Hernández-Sanchiz

Musical director and pianist: Miguel Huertas

Dancer and actress: Lara Sagastizabal

School matinees
16, 17, 23, and 24 January 2025 at 10.30am and 12 noon

Family performances
Saturdays: 18 and 25 January 2025 at 12 noon and 5.30pm.
Sundays: 19 and 26 January 2025 at 11am and 1pm.

Recommended for children aged 4 and over

Educational recommendation: 4- to 7-year-olds