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

A comedy that finds its home at Le Rideau Rouge

At Le Rideau Rouge in Lyon, we are delighted to welcome the sparkling and razor-sharp relationship comedy Les femmes ont toujours raison, les hommes n'ont jamais tort. From our vantage point as hosts, what instantly strikes us is how effortlessly this production connects with audiences the second the house lights fade: it is brisk, modern, and uncannily observant about the daily rituals that bind couples together—and the little misunderstandings that pull them apart. Whether it is the choreography of household chores, the mystery of a read-but-unanswered message, or the etiquette of meeting in-laws for the first time, the piece mines everyday situations with a sense of timing that feels tailor-made for the intimate scale of Le Rideau Rouge. Our room’s warm acoustics and close sightlines amplify the ping-pong of perspectives, inviting the audience to lean in, recognize themselves, and laugh in real time at the wonderfully familiar chaos of contemporary love.

What unfolds on our stage

Night after night, this show reveals itself as a lively montage of scenes that alternate between quick-fire banter and finely drawn vignettes, a rhythm that suits the intimate energy of our Lyon venue. The staging uses minimal props and precise light cues to keep the pace nimble: a shift of color or a sound sting repositions the couple into a new micro-situation—one minute navigating the battlefield of flat-pack furniture, the next debating vacation plans with forensic zeal. On our stage, the dialogue feels like a dance, a conversation where each line ricochets with wit and affectionate irony. The writing is peppered with references that speak to audiences who enjoy the quick-thinking spirit of contemporary French culture—viewers who tune in to programs like Quotidien or Clique will recognize a shared taste for topical nods and well-aimed punchlines. In our hall, these references land with clarity, helped by a sound design calibrated to catch every aside and an atmosphere that invites the crowd to become a conspiratorial third character in the couple’s adventures.

As programmers at Le Rideau Rouge, we pay attention to the creative momentum of the artists we invite, and this production arrives with that unmistakable sense of being alive to the moment. The piece is anchored by writing that values truth over caricature, capturing subtle beats—from the silent language of a raised eyebrow to the delicate diplomacy of an apology—while remaining nimble enough to weave in fresh, present-day touches. This season, our audience comes expecting smart, generous comedy that listens as well as it speaks, and Les femmes ont toujours raison, les hommes n'ont jamais tort meets that expectation with confidence. It showcases performers who are fully at ease with proximity, adjusting tempo to the room, letting a laugh breathe, then pouncing on the next setup with grace. In our space, the result is a living snapshot of couplehood today: equal parts sparring match and love letter, powered by playful contradictions and the relief of recognition—everything a Lyon night at Le Rideau Rouge is meant to celebrate.