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

Guignol et les trois dragons at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are thrilled to welcome audiences to Guignol et les trois dragons, a brand-new adventure that celebrates the spirited wit, courage, and irreverent humor of Lyon’s most beloved puppet. Our stage is designed for intimacy and delight, drawing families, school groups, and curious theatergoers into a hand-crafted world where painted backdrops glow, strings and rods disappear in deft hands, and characters spring to life through lively voices and rhythmic music cues. In this production, Guignol faces a trio of dragons whose fire is matched only by his quick thinking; slapstick, call-and-response, and the timeless repartee between friends keep the story buoyant from the first entrance to the last cheer. True to tradition, the show speaks as much to adults as to children, balancing mischief and moral with a playful touch. Expect a family-friendly length, vivid scenic transformations, and that unmistakable blend of local flavor and universal storytelling that has made Guignol a household name for generations.

The artistic pulse of our season

Presenting Guignol et les trois dragons is part of a wider artistic momentum at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL. Our troupe of puppeteers, writers, and musicians continues to deepen the repertory with fresh scripts, finely tuned dramaturgy, and a craft-first approach to scenic invention. We cherish the roots of Guignol—his candor, his sense of justice, his friendship with figures like Gnafron and Madelon—while advancing stagecraft through refined lighting, agile soundscapes, and puppets built to dance, leap, and surprise. Throughout the season, we cultivate encounters with our audience: talkbacks that reveal the secrets of manipulation, workshops where young spectators discover how a character’s walk tells a story, and special school-time performances that align with the rhythms of learning. Our artistic teams also refresh classic situations—market bustle, riverside escapades, neighborhood intrigues—by weaving in contemporary concerns such as cooperation, ecological care, and the courage to speak truth to power. In this context, Guignol et les trois dragons brings a dash of fantasy to the familiar streets of Lyon, proving that legendary creatures can be foils for everyday virtues like resourcefulness, friendship, and fair play.

From the moment the curtain rises, Guignol et les trois dragons showcases the artisanry that defines our house. The dragons themselves are feats of puppetry: expressive jaws, shimmering scales, and choreographies that let them loom, coil, and caper without ever overwhelming our young spectators. Guignol’s famed bâton is present for comic punctuation rather than brute force, and the story’s heartbeat is collaboration—clever plans, brave admissions, and the discovery that seemingly fearsome opponents may have needs and fears of their own. Our staging favors clear sightlines and a warm acoustic, so every word lands and every gasp is shared. Parents will notice the layering of jokes and references that nod to Lyon’s spirit, while children will revel in the music, the chase, and the satisfaction of helping Guignol outwit the odds. We invite you to experience this living heritage at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, where tradition meets invention night after night, and where Guignol et les trois dragons captures the joy of theater that is made by hand, played with heart, and remembered long after the lights go down.