Les Femmes Ont Toujours Raison, Les Hommes N'ont Jamais Tort ! - Le Rideau Rouge (lyon)

Les femmes ont toujours raison, les hommes n'ont jamais tort at Le Rideau Rouge

From our vantage point at Le Rideau Rouge in Lyon, few titles ignite immediate smiles like Les femmes ont toujours raison, les hommes n'ont jamais tort. Welcoming this crowd-pleasing comedy back to our stage, we are reminded why audiences gravitate toward it: the show dissects the everyday choreography of couples with whip-smart timing, a volley of punchlines, and a warmth that turns recognition into laughter. In our intimate room, the performers’ repartee feels delightfully close-up—every aside carries, every expression lands, and the audience’s reactions become part of the rhythm. The production thrives on the chemistry between the protagonists, who spar and reconcile with equal charm, navigating the quirks of communication, domestic negotiations, and modern love’s instruction manual that no one actually received. As a theater dedicated to live comedy that connects instantly, we relish the chance to host a piece that turns shared experience into collective joy.

Artistic momentum and why this run matters now

This new series of performances at Le Rideau Rouge arrives at a moment when the creative team behind Les femmes ont toujours raison, les hommes n'ont jamais tort keeps sharpening the material for today’s conversations. Beyond our dates in Lyon, the show has been building a strong life on tour, continually refreshed with observations about the mental load, shifting expectations in relationships, and the micro-moments that either spark conflict or spark affection. The writing leans into current realities—digital courtship, remote work, co-parenting logistics—without losing the timeless comic mechanisms of misunderstanding and role reversal. That agile blend of topicality and classic comedic construction is the hallmark of the artists’ present work, and it’s what makes this stop at our venue feel especially alive. For us as a theater, it’s gratifying to see audiences recognize themselves on stage: friends nudging each other during a bit about task-sharing, couples laughing as a throwaway line reveals a familiar habit, and first-timers discovering how quickly a well-aimed punchline can dissolve defensiveness. The performers come to Lyon with the confidence of a show honed in front of real crowds, ready to riff on audience energy and seize the small moments—an offhand chuckle in the third row, a surprised gasp—turning them into comic accelerants. That responsiveness is a key part of their current artistic identity: a commitment to precision writing paired with the freedom to improvise and keep each night singular.

On our stage, the experience is purposeful in its simplicity: nimble staging, sharp lighting cues, and a sound design that supports pace without ever stealing focus. That minimalism lets the text and timing do the work, and in our room it creates a sense of complicity—like being let in on a running joke that keeps finding new angles. Scenes cascade from flirtatious skirmishes to full-blown mock trials of everyday life: the great debate over who forgot the keys, the negotiation about in-laws’ visits, the forensic audit of who really loads the dishwasher “the right way,” the romantic reboot after a week of crossed wires. The performers toggle between tenderness and teasing with the assurance of seasoned crowd-pleasers, and the momentum rarely drops; even reflective beats are calibrated to springboard the next laugh. We’ve seen the comedic architecture land with all generations—seasoned theatergoers, date-night duos, groups of friends comparing notes as they exit—because the show treats the foibles of love with generosity. In keeping with our programming ethos at Le Rideau Rouge, this run champions comedy that is both popular and finely crafted, a feel-good event built on writing, rhythm, and the electric, unrepeatable exchange between stage and audience that only live performance can deliver.