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

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

From our stage in the heart of Lyon, THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL is proud to welcome audiences to discover the latest chapter in the city’s living marionette tradition. Our house, dedicated to the iconic figure created in Lyon more than two centuries ago, is both an intimate theater and a lively workshop where stories are carved, painted, and brought to life by expert puppeteers. We curate seasons that balance heritage and invention, inviting families, school groups, and curious visitors to experience handcrafted sets, expressive wooden figures, and spirited storytelling that feels at once timeless and freshly contemporary. This year, our company has redoubled its artistic momentum, refining stagecraft with playful lighting, nimble sound design, and original music written to engage young ears while rewarding accompanying adults. Rehearsal rooms have been bustling as the troupe prepares new adventures and refreshes beloved repertory titles, reaffirming our commitment to a warm, participatory theater experience that places the audience at the center of the fun.

Guignol et les trois dragons

Our current family centerpiece, Guignol et les trois dragons, channels the cleverness and courage that have long defined Lyon’s favorite character. In this spirited tale, Guignol faces a trio of mischievous dragons who threaten to tip the balance of everyday life, prompting a whirlwind of quick thinking, friendship, and community teamwork. Expect rhythmic call-and-response, bright musical cues, and visual surprises that invite children to participate while giving adults the pleasure of local humor and sly asides. The staging emphasizes fluid scene changes, bold silhouettes, and a color palette that shifts as Guignol navigates each challenge, encouraging young viewers to follow narrative clues and celebrate resourcefulness over brute force. Our puppeteers handle multiple roles with dexterity, giving distinctive voices and gestures to each character, while the soundscape punctuates action with playful motifs the audience soon learns to anticipate. True to the Maison de Guignol ethos, the show nods to Lyon’s neighborhoods and crafts, but frames them within an imaginative quest that speaks to sharing, listening, and the magic of collective problem-solving.

As hosts of Guignol et les trois dragons, we are equally excited to share what’s new behind the curtain at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL. The company has invested in fresh script development with writers who honor Guignol’s satirical roots while crafting stories that resonate with today’s families—tales of ecological curiosity, neighborhood solidarity, and the joy of learning by doing. Our artisans have introduced refined mechanisms that allow for subtler facial expressions and more agile choreography, and our musicians are expanding the repertoire with lively themes tailored to audience interaction. Alongside performances, our team continues to deepen educational outreach with guided introductions to marionette craft and post-show exchanges that give children a voice in the creative process. Whether you are a lifelong fan or a first-time visitor, you will find a welcoming, human-scale theater where the artistry of puppetry is celebrated in full view—every string, every gesture, every laugh shared between stage and seats. We look forward to greeting you in our historic space for an encounter with Guignol that feels new, sparkling, and wonderfully close-up.