Hampâté Bâ is L'Enfant Peul, a young boy of the Peul tribe growing up in Mali. It is the early 1900's - the time of French colonisation of West Africa. Hampâté Bâ's family are sent into exile and on their return he is enrolled in the French School. Through the eyes of both the child and the coloniser, he tells us the story of his country and people, of an ancient way of life that abounds in wisdom and wit, laughter and tragedy.

L'Enfant Peul will take you on an unforgettable journey to faraway lands and cultures - through times of love and tales of treachery. Join him on a quest to discover our common humanity.

"I am not a historian, but rather a teller of history"

Théâtre Sans Frontières collaborates with Paris based Atelier International de Recherche et de Création Théâtrale to bring you a rich tale of Africa, bursting with colour, song, movement and epic storytelling. An international ensemble of actors come together for this first ever stage adaptation of Amadou Hampâté Bâ's acclaimed autobiography.

Hampâté Bâ was a leading member of UNICEF and was awarded the Grand Prix Littéraire de l'Afrique Noire in 1974.

Adapted by Catherine Levy-Marié, directed by Habib Naghmouchi, movement by Monika Pagneux, produced by Sarah Kemp.