Formation "Contes et récits pour le présent" - Fano Maddix et Charly Mullot
For thousands of years, stories have passed through us, connected us, and awakened us. But why keep telling stories rooted in folklore?
About this event
OBJECTIVE
The workshop invites participants to reflect on the stories that move them and how they want to tell them, without the pressure to find immediate answers.
In keeping with the trainers’ practices, particular attention will be paid to the contemporary and political significance of folktales: questions of gender, feminist perspectives, queer figures, and power relations.
It offers tools for telling a story aloud without having to memorize it.
AUDIENCE
For the curious, enthusiasts, students of the arts, and multidisciplinary artists who want to discover, explore, or deepen their practice of storytelling and folklore.
CONTENT
Each session begins with a gentle moment devoted to listening to excerpts and archival recordings, discussion, and reflection. Participants will then practice telling a story together, analyzing its symbols, and playing with the audience’s attention. The trainers will provide the story to be told: a wonder tale from the oral tradition, whose relevance we will work together to keep alive. The exploration will be complemented by theoretical input on researching a repertoire and the storytelling landscape.
Practical information
• Beginner or professional level
• Maximum of 18 people
• Saturday and Sunday – 9:30 to 18:00
• At Archipel 49 – 49 rue Chape, 13004 Marseille
• Accommodation and meals not included
Fano is an Acadian storyteller who lives in Gespe’gewa’gi (Gaspésie), between forests and stories in flux. Iel tells stories rooted in folklore that grow in unexpected directions, with sci-fi, burlesque, and plenty of tenderness. Iel’s latest show, “Conte Bright comme un diamond,” was presented at La Chapelle scènes contemporaines in February 2025.
Charly is a non-binary artist who moved from northern France to Tio’tia:ke (Montreal) in 2019. Iel moves between storytelling, writing, directing, radio, and drag. Iel’s influences and concerns (queer, feminist, social...) shape what iel writes as well as iel’s relationship with traditional repertoire. Iel is an active member of several collectives working to transform society.
Organization: MCE Productions
Since 2003, L’éolienne has been a center for creation and development dedicated to storytelling, based in Marseille and active throughout the region. At the heart of its projects are ideas of exchange, cultural diversity, and a commitment to welcoming all audiences.
L’éolienne includes:
• A program of storytelling events and artistic residencies at Archipel 49 in Marseille
• An extensive program of off-site storytelling performances for all ages, at numerous libraries and partner venues (more than 150 performances annually)
• A partner in several events and festivals
• A hub for numerous cultural and community-engagement initiatives, including monthly storytelling circles for children and adults, and activities for all audiences, particularly in social, healthcare, and correctional facilities.
• A storytelling training center
• An advisory and support office for artists and associations
• An organization deeply committed to networking, sitting on the RNCAP College—the Réseau National du Conte et des Arts de la Parole—since 2020.
