Doudou Loupapapoul - Peggy Faure

At Acte 2 Théâtre: a tender encounter with childhood wonder

At Acte 2 Théâtre, we are delighted to welcome families for Doudou Loupapapoul by Peggy Faure, an intimate, sensory theatre experience that turns the stage into a protected cocoon where little ones and their grown-ups can breathe, listen, and play. From the first hush, the show invites children to follow the path of a beloved comfort object through a landscape of velvety textures and lamp-lit shadows, where a wolf appears not as a menace but as a companion for courage. The dramaturgy unfolds through gesture, rhythm, and object theatre: a scarf becomes a den, a drumbeat becomes a heartbeat, and a whispered rhyme becomes bravery. In our black-box setting in Lyon, we keep the sound soft and enveloping, the lighting warm and reassuring, and the staging clear and uncluttered to support curiosity rather than overstimulation. The piece’s gentle pacing respects small attention spans, allowing young spectators to giggle, gasp, and rest, while giving caregivers the joy of watching their children discover the poetry of the moment. This is theatre as a shared ritual, where surprise is gentle, emotions are welcomed, and the magical logic of play guides the journey.

Peggy Faure’s living artistry, up close

With Doudou Loupapapoul, Peggy Faure deepens her singular approach to early childhood theatre, where every breath, pause, and glance carries meaning. She crafts stories that honor the everyday heroism of little ones—attachment and separation, the fear of the dark, the leap into independence—rendered as play and transformed into small victories. Her tactile staging elevates familiar objects into talismans: cloths, boxes, and tiny instruments shape a world that children recognize and can safely explore. At Acte 2 Théâtre, we present the show in the proximity format she favors, allowing the performer’s presence—precise, delicate, and attentive—to reach each child without overwhelm. Rather than relying on spectacle, Peggy Faure creates a hand-made, luminous experience where music is felt as much as heard, words are measured, and silence has a caress. For our audience in Lyon, this is an opportunity to witness an artist who listens as she leads, inviting the youngest spectators to name and tame the wolf within, and to leave the theater feeling braver, softer, and just a little taller.

Our team at Acte 2 Théâtre prepares the room to welcome first-time theatergoers with care: calm arrivals, warm lighting, and seating that favors closeness, comfort, and clear sightlines. We embrace a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where giggles and whispers are part of the performance’s living rhythm, and where caregivers can attend with confidence that their children’s natural responses are both expected and cherished. In Lyon, we champion artists who create with, not just for, young audiences; presenting Doudou Loupapapoul affirms our commitment to gentle, high-quality storytelling that nourishes imagination and emotional literacy. Whether your child clutches a cherished doudou, is curious about shadows, or delights in rhythmic nonsense, the show offers tactile pathways to navigate big feelings with playfulness and calm. Expect a compact yet unhurried journey built on presence and attention, shaped to fit small hands and big hearts. We invite families, grandparents, and caregivers to share this moment with us, to discover how Peggy Faure turns the simple act of looking and listening into an adventure, and to carry that wonder out into the streets of Lyon after the final, softly glowing image fades.