The story of Babar, the Little Elephant (Schools)

AVISO IMPORTANTE: Las funciones infantiles del espectáculo Historia de Babar, previstas entre los días 14 a 22 de marzo, se posponen hasta el mes de mayo.

In 1931, the writer Jean Brunhoff wrote The story of Babar, the Little Elephant, a story that caused quite a revolution because it was the first book for children with illustrations. It was such a success that he would go on to write more amusing stories about this elephant. Babar’s Trip, the King Babar, Babar’s ABC, etc. Francis Poulenc did not want to let this opportunity slip by, so he put music to the original story, colouring through the piano, the story of the little protagonist, who escaping from the jungle, ends up being the king of a big city.

The story by Brunhoff for which Poulenc composed music.

Production of the Teatro Real

Music by Francis Poulenc (1893-1987)
Text ye Jean Brunhoff

Children from the age of 4  

Gayarre Auditorium

ARTISTIC TEAM

Stage Director and Narrator | Ana Hernández-Sanchiz

Conductor | Miguel Huertas

Scenographer | Cristina Martín

Lighting Designer | Lía Alves

Costume Designer | Nadia Balada

Dancer | Lara Sagastizabal