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

At Le Rideau Rouge, “Faites l’amour, pas des gosses” lights up our stage

From our seats here at Le Rideau Rouge in Lyon, we love nothing more than welcoming a production that turns everyday life into sparkling theatre, and Faites l’amour, pas des gosses does exactly that. This spirited comedy arrives in our intimate room with the kind of sharp timing and infectious energy that has become a hallmark of our programming, inviting audiences to laugh at modern romance, domestic negotiations, and the gloriously impossible task of planning a life together without losing one’s mind—or sense of humor. The show’s playful title sets the tone for a mischievous boulevard-style romp that still manages to speak to real questions: how do couples balance desire with responsibility, independence with partnership, and spontaneity with the relentless calendar of grown-up commitments? Our stage, close to the first row and built for quick-fire exchanges, lets every aside, wink, and lightning-quick retort land with precision. Whether you come as a couple, with friends, or solo for a night of pure release, the chemistry of the cast and the crackle of our audience transform the room into a chorus of knowing laughter.

Current pulse of the production and what’s new in Lyon

Welcoming the team behind Faites l’amour, pas des gosses, we are proud to present a version tuned for the current season, with tightened pacing, refreshed transitions, and moments that nod to the year’s new rituals of dating, cohabiting, and “life admin.” The staging thrives on swift scene changes and a playful tug-of-war between characters, a style that benefits from Le Rideau Rouge’s proximity: you will feel the rhythm in the air and see the performers mining every beat for comedy. Artistically, the production leans on conversational realism, switching gears between punchline-packed dialogue and sudden, disarmingly sincere confessions. The writing uses the small frictions of everyday life—who does what at home, how to say “not now,” why big decisions arrive at the worst possible moment—and turns them into set pieces that amplify recognition into hilarity. As the tour continues across France, the company has embraced the agility of live theatre: topical references are woven in lightly, improvisational flourishes pop up when the room begs for them, and the dynamic between the performers adapts to each audience’s tempo. This living, breathing approach is precisely why we invited them to our stage this season.

Here at Le Rideau Rouge, we design the experience around the heartbeat of the performance: clear sightlines, warm acoustics, and a close-knit configuration that puts you within earshot of every whispered aside. The show’s physical comedy—doorway hesitations, spiraling arguments, reconciliations that break apart and reassemble in seconds—benefits from our room’s nimble lighting and clean sound, allowing the performers to turn split-second reactions into the evening’s biggest laughs. Expect a crowd that recognizes itself in the story: pairs nudging each other at a too-accurate line, groups of friends sharing knowing glances, and solo spectators relishing the guilty pleasure of watching coupledom from a safe distance. We’ve built our schedule to encourage a night out in Croix-Rousse: arrive early, settle in, and let the bustle of the neighborhood slip away as the first cues hit. Faites l’amour, pas des gosses is exactly the kind of contemporary comedy that keeps theatre urgent and alive, and our team is ready to welcome you for a performance where the spark between stage and audience becomes the real love story of the evening.