Faites L'amour Pas Des Gosses - Le Rideau Rouge (lyon)

A night at Le Rideau Rouge

At Le Rideau Rouge in Lyon, we relish welcoming productions that ignite conversation long after the curtain call, and Faites l'amour, pas des gosses fits that promise with electrifying precision. From our vantage point as host, we have seen how this sharp, quick-witted comedy thrives in our intimate room: the timing of the repartee, the sly glances, and the flashes of physical humor land with extra clarity when the actors and audience share the same warm, close atmosphere. Expect nimble scene changes, clever use of props, and a pace that sprints from flirtation to full-blown domestic negotiation in a single breath. Our technical team leans into the show’s rhythm with crisp lighting cues and a soundscape that punctuates the punchlines without ever overpowering them. The result is a live experience that feels tailor-made for the contours of Le Rideau Rouge—close, spirited, and alive to every ripple of laughter that rolls through the house.

The artistic moment behind Faites l'amour, pas des gosses

Faites l'amour, pas des gosses arrives at Le Rideau Rouge at a lively moment for its creative team, who have embraced a new season of performances with refreshed energy and a tightened dramaturgy. We are proud to present a staging that sharpens the show’s core questions—why do modern couples keep circling the twin magnets of love and parenthood, and what happens when those magnets collide? From where we sit, the production’s current iteration leans into the razor edges of contemporary life: the emotional calculus of commitment, the push-pull between independence and intimacy, and the logistic absurdities that accumulate around a couple’s “next step.” Audiences in our room respond audibly to scenes that ring familiar—the first argument that turns hilariously administrative, the dizzying pressure of expectations from friends and family, the moment where a mundane decision mushrooms into a comedy of consequences. This season’s run highlights the ensemble’s chemistry and the director’s knack for sculpting momentum, ensuring that the laughter is constant yet never cheap, and the tenderness, when it arrives, feels earned.

From a venue perspective, one of the joys of presenting Faites l'amour, pas des gosses is the way it invites different kinds of theatregoers to see themselves on stage. Couples lean in as private jokes play out in public; groups of friends nudge each other at lines that hit too close to home; and even the hopeless romantics find fresh reasons to believe in chaos as a form of connection. Our front-of-house team sees the ripple effect in the foyer as well—animated post-show debriefs, spirited debates about timing and choices, and the occasional burst of “we’ve had that exact fight” laughter. The production’s clean, contemporary design sits beautifully under our lights, keeping the focus on speed, clarity, and the actors’ finely tuned comic instincts. Whether you are here for the barbed banter, the bite-sized truths about cohabitation, or simply the thrill of live comedy performed at sprinting pace, Le Rideau Rouge offers a welcoming, attentive setting that elevates every beat. Please be aware that the themes and humor skew adult; the show works best for audiences ready to embrace frank talk about love, desire, and the messy logistics of building a life together.