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

Our season at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we celebrate the living heartbeat of Lyon’s puppetry tradition by inviting audiences into a space where craft, humor, and storytelling meet. This season, our resident team deepens the spirit of Guignol through fresh creations, revivals shaped by contemporary sensibilities, and hands-on encounters with the artistry behind the castelet. We champion an approach that keeps the wit, social sparkle, and generosity of the character alive for today’s families, crafting productions that are agile, playful, and attentive to the rhythms of the city. Our current programming positions Guignol as both a guardian of memory and an explorer of new horizons, and we are thrilled to present Guignol et les Trois Dragons as a highlight of this momentum. The piece sits alongside other family offerings and school-time performances throughout the season, inviting first-time visitors and long-time friends alike to rediscover why a small stage can contain an entire world. As a venue, we are committed to intimate encounters with the art form: clear sightlines, crisp sound, and a welcoming team ensure that the smallest gesture of a glove puppet reads as strongly as the grandest twist in the tale.

About Guignol et les Trois Dragons

Guignol et les Trois Dragons draws on the energy, sparkle, and mischievous courage that audiences expect, while offering a playful invitation to face the “dragons” of everyday life—fear, foolishness, and bluster—with humor and heart. In our theatre’s staging, the classic booth is enlivened by bright visual contrasts, quick-fire dialogue, and an original sound palette that punctuates chases, surprises, and the characterful entrances that make children lean forward and grown-ups quietly grin. The storytelling moves at a nimble pace: Guignol’s repartee, sudden reversals, and audience call-and-response keep the room alive, shaping a shared adventure where cheers and laughter help defeat the scariest roars. While the imagery embraces fantasy, the spirit remains grounded in Lyonnais tradition—sharp observations, cheeky asides, and a humane sense of right and wrong. Families will appreciate the layered humor: the little ones relish the spectacle of dragons and daring, and older spectators catch the sly glint of satire and wordplay. Our creative team treats the puppets as true actors, balancing rhythm, silence, and surprise so that the blink of an eye or tilt of a head carries genuine emotion. The result is an experience that feels both handcrafted and immediate, a conversation across generations that happens to feature dragons.

Welcoming audiences to Guignol et les Trois Dragons at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we place comfort and discovery at the center of the visit. Our compact room heightens the intimacy of the performance, allowing children to see the finesse of manipulation and adults to appreciate the fine stitching of the fabric, the careful painting of faces, and the tempo of the scenes. Before and after the show, our team is on hand to guide families, school groups, and curious theatre-goers; questions about the history of Guignol, the making of the cast, or the music and sound design are always encouraged. This production resonates with our broader artistic activity: a season that blends new adventures with affectionate nods to beloved episodes, plus opportunities to encounter the craft through workshops and special events announced in-house. We remain devoted to programming that welcomes all ages, affirms the sparkle of live performance, and keeps the beloved figure of Guignol dancing at the center of Lyon’s cultural life. Join us as we turn the small stage into a landscape of roars, giggles, and courage—one that proves, as always, that in this theatre, imagination is the biggest character of all.