Guignol Et Le Noël Surprise - Théâtre La Maison De Guignol, Lyon

Guignol et le Noël Surprise at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families and curious visitors for the festive return of Guignol et le Noël Surprise, a holiday adventure crafted in the purest Lyonnais tradition. Our stage—intimate, warm, and steeped in history—becomes a sparkling workshop where Guignol, Madelon, and Gnafron rally to protect the spirit of the season. Expect quick-witted banter, playful mischief, and a generous dose of kindness as our beloved canuts confront a mysterious disturbance that threatens the celebrations. With lively rhythms, call-and-response moments, and clowning rooted in the great line of popular theatre, the show invites children to participate while offering adults a bright wink of social satire. The scenography embraces winter hues and twinkling lights, the puppets move with deft precision, and the voices fill the room with music, humor, and heart. This is the magic audiences come to THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL for: a living tradition, close at hand, where joy is handcrafted in real time.

A living tradition and our season’s artistic pulse

As custodians of Guignol’s legacy in his hometown, we approach each season with a dual promise: to honor a centuries-old art and to keep it boldly alive for today’s audiences. With Guignol et le Noël Surprise, our troupe renews the pleasure of discovery through refreshed stagecraft, nimble timing, and crisp sound design that accentuates the sparkle of the story. We cherish the empathy at the heart of Guignol—his solidarity with neighbors, his courage against crafty tricksters, and his unmistakable sense of justice—while inviting spontaneous laughter through moments of improvisation shaped by the audience’s reactions. The work of the puppeteers remains visible yet enchantingly fluid, an artisanal ballet of hands, voices, and wooden souls that turns our proscenium into a warm window on Lyon’s memory. This winter, our programming focuses on family experiences that cultivate wonder and conversation, pairing classic antics with contemporary finesse so that first-time visitors and loyal friends share the same delighted surprise.

Visiting THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL means stepping into the story with us. Nestled in the historic heart of Lyon, our house prides itself on proximity: the puppets are close enough for children to catch every wink, while the energy of the performance ripples through the room like a friendly chorus. Guignol et le Noël Surprise is crafted to be accessible and vivid, with clear storytelling, colorful sets, and melodies that carry the narrative forward; younger spectators are drawn into the action, while adults savor the playful irony and timeless warmth. You’ll notice how the lighting shifts with the beat of the tale, how the rhythm of speech invites applause and laughter, and how each scene builds toward the kind of shared relief that makes holidays memorable. We invite you to take your seat a little early, soak in the cozy atmosphere, and let our puppeteers lead you into a festive world where generosity triumphs, laughter rings bright, and Guignol—faithful as ever—keeps watch over the joy of the season.