Le Castel Conte: Tales and Poetry for the Littlest Ones
In 3 days
At Théâtre La Voyageuse, storyteller Marie-Eve Thiry opens the door of tales and poetry to toddlers, from 18 months. Nursery rhymes, finger plays, cumulative tales, kamishibai and mimed stories follow one another and invite children to join in with their hands. A first encounter with stories, gentle and warm, to enjoy as a family during a stay in Nancy.
An awakening to stories from 18 months
Le Castel Conte is aimed specially at toddlers, from 18 months, an age when the world is discovered through play, rhythm and repetition. The storyteller tailors her tale to this very young audience: short sentences, strong images, gestures that accompany the words. There's no need to understand everything to be carried away: the musicality of the language and the storyteller's presence are enough to captivate. It's often one of a child's first experiences of live performance, a formative moment to share gently.
Nursery rhymes, finger plays and kamishibai
The session blends the forms best suited to toddlers. Nursery rhymes and finger plays get the hands moving; cumulative tales play on reassuring repetition; the kamishibai, a small Japanese picture theatre, unfolds its boards before the children's eyes. Add to this stories told through mime and song, sometimes supported by props. Hands transform as the show goes on, and one mischievous warning stays with you: hand games are clever games!
A participatory, sensory show
Here, children don't remain mere spectators: they are invited to take part, to mimic gestures, to answer the rhymes. This participatory dimension keeps the youngest engaged and creates instant complicity with the storyteller. The short, brisk format respects their attention span, while the variety of the pieces prevents any boredom. For parents and grandparents, it's a shared pleasure: watching toddlers light up before a story is one of the loveliest things about an afternoon in Nancy.
The Théâtre La Voyageuse, good to know
The show takes place at the Théâtre La Voyageuse, on rue Saint-Dizier, a small Nancy venue with a warm atmosphere. One practical point to know before coming: the venue is not wheelchair accessible, which is best anticipated if needed. The intimate capacity favours genuine contact with the storyteller, ideal for toddlers. The dates and prices are listed on the theatre's official website, to check when planning your visit and to book seats in advance.
Infos pratiques
Adresse : Théâtre La Voyageuse, 126 bis rue Saint Dizier, 54000 Nancy
Questions fréquentes
From what age?
The show is specially designed for children from 18 months. It relies on listening, play and participation, without requiring any prior knowledge.
Is the venue accessible to strollers and wheelchairs?
The Théâtre La Voyageuse, 126 bis rue Saint-Dizier in Nancy, is not wheelchair accessible. Plan accordingly if needed before coming.
What will the children see?
A sequence of nursery rhymes, finger plays, cumulative tales, kamishibai and stories told through mime and song, in which they are invited to join in with their hands.
How do I find the dates and book?
The dates, times and prices are listed on the official Théâtre La Voyageuse website. It's best to book in advance, as the venue is modest in size.
