Guignol Et Les Trois Dragons - Théâtre La Maison De Guignol, Lyon

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL: welcoming Guignol et les trois dragons

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to open our doors to Guignol et les trois dragons, a brand-new adventure that brings the emblematic Lyonnais hero face to face with a trio of mythical beasts. Presented on our intimate stage in the heart of Vieux Lyon, this production embraces the living tradition of hand puppetry while speaking directly to today’s families. Expect brisk storytelling, lively humor, and the irresistible repartee that has always defined Guignol, complemented by colorful sets, meticulous puppetry, and rhythmic soundscapes designed to keep every age engaged. From the first curtain rise, our audience is invited into the action: children giggle at Guignol’s quick wit, grown-ups smile at the sly asides and local nods, and everyone shares in the collective joy that only a live show can generate. The dragons themselves are rendered with playful personality rather than menace, ensuring the tale remains accessible and uplifting for younger spectators without losing the thrill of a true quest.

As a venue dedicated to sustaining and renewing this heritage, we love seeing how our resident puppeteers continue to evolve the craft. In recent seasons, our creative team has refreshed classic characters with original scripts, agile staging, and a crisp pacing that suits contemporary audiences. Guignol et les trois dragons extends this momentum with dynamic scene changes, inventive visual gags, and audience participation moments that spark genuine interaction between stage and seats. The production highlights the artisanal roots of the form—hand-crafted puppets, precise manipulation, and expressive voices—while integrating modern theatrical touches: lighting that paints each tableau with warmth and contrast, music cues that underscore suspense and comedy, and storytelling that balances tradition with surprise. For families discovering Guignol for the first time, it’s a welcoming gateway into a cherished Lyonnais world; for long-time fans, it’s a chance to relish familiar characters reimagined with fresh energy. Throughout the run, we continue our mission to host post-show encounters and educational moments whenever possible, nurturing the curiosity that keeps this living art vital.

Your visit to THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

From our vantage point as hosts, we’ve shaped every detail of the experience around connection—between performers and public, between heritage and discovery, between generations sharing the same laughter. Our theatre’s intimate layout was conceived for puppetry: close sightlines let audiences see every gesture, our acoustics carry the voices cleanly, and the compact stage brings Guignol’s world within arm’s reach. For Guignol et les trois dragons, we recommend arriving a little early to settle in and soak up the ambience of Vieux Lyon; the atmosphere outside the doors sets the tone for the lively adventure inside. Families often tell us they appreciate the clarity of the storytelling, the welcoming front-of-house team, and the comfortable pacing that keeps younger viewers focused without overwhelming them. Whether you come during a weekend matinée or an afternoon in the school holidays, our programming is arranged to make planning simple and to ensure that every performance feels like a shared neighborhood celebration. We are proud to host this joyful encounter between Guignol and his unexpected draconic counterparts, and to let the magic of puppetry transform an ordinary day into a memory you’ll carry home.