Le facteur Cheval ou le rêve d'un fou

⭐ Based on the novel "Le rêve d'un fou" by Nadine Monfils, the play Le facteur Cheval ou le rêve d'un fou traces the extraordinary life of Ferdinand Cheval, a letter carrier who spent 33 years alone building a palace born of a dream and life's many wounds. Created at the Festival d'Avignon and after a tour of the castles, the show arrives in Drohme in August, to pay tribute to Ferdinand Cheval on the centenary of his death. A great story to (re)discover this summer! 

Highlights
🏰 A show about the incredible story of Postman Cheval
🌳 The enchanting open-air setting of Drohme Park
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 A moment to share with friends, couples or family
🌮 Tasty food and drink available here before or after the show

General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1h30 without intermission 
📍 Location: Drohme  Park : Hippodrome de Boitsfort, chaussée de la Hulpe 51-53, 1180 Uccle. Access map here
👤 Age requirement: from age 12 upwards 
♿ Accessibility: this experience is wheelchair accessible
🅿️ Parking Drohme (fixed rate of €6 per evening, valid only during the show from August 1 to 24, 2024). A "kiss&ride" zone is available for quick drop-offs (no fee). See FAQs for more info.
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Artists

• With Elliot Jenicot, accompanied by visual artist Philippe Doutrelepont
• Stage direction : Alain Leempoel

Description
"It's the story of a man who didn't know how to say I love you and said it with stones". Masterfully performed by Elliot Jenicot, a former resident of the Comédie Française, "Le facteur Cheval ou le rêve d'un fou" is a poetic adaptation of Nadine Monfils' novel "Le rêve d'un fou", set against an open-air backdrop. The incredible life of a rural letter carrier from the Drôme who built his Ideal Palace with his own hands for 30 years continues to amaze generations. So without further ado, buy your tickets now for Le facteur Cheval ou le rêve d'un fou à Drohme!