Les Vacances De Monsieur Guignol

Welcome to THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

As Lyon’s home of the beloved canut-born hero, we at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL are delighted to invite families, culture lovers, and curious visitors to discover Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol on our intimate stage in the heart of Vieux Lyon. This seasonal adventure brims with sunlit mischief, quick-witted repartee, and the warm complicity that has made Guignol an emblem of the city’s spirit for generations. From the first beats of the performance, our puppeteers bring to life a holiday escapade where plans go charmingly awry, neighbors become accomplices, and everyday obstacles turn into gleeful opportunities for cleverness and kindness. Audiences can expect playful improvisation shaped by the room’s energy—our hallmark call-and-response that encourages children to warn, cheer, and outsmart rascals right alongside Guignol. Crafted for all ages, the show celebrates the poetry of simple things: a suitcase full of hopes, a change of scenery, and the joy of setting off together. Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol captures the breezy rhythm of summertime while honoring the tradition and humor that have long defined our theatre’s soul.

Our season’s momentum: heritage in motion

This season at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, our creative team deepens the living tradition of hand puppetry with fresh scenic textures, newly painted décors, and original musical cues tailored to amplify the banter and tenderness of Guignol’s world. We continue to refine the choreography of movement behind the paravent, giving each character a vivid personality—expressed not only through words, but through breath, timing, and gesture felt all the way to the back row. As part of our ongoing program, we welcome school groups, families, and first-time spectators to experience our craft up close through introductions to the marionnettiste’s art and thoughtful Q&A moments after select performances, nurturing a new generation of spectators for whom Guignol is both heritage and discovery. Our stage remains a workshop of ideas: we favor artisanal materials, collaborate with local makers, and keep the repertoire agile so that the humor resonates with today’s audiences without losing the earthy music of Lyon’s past. Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol sits at the heart of this momentum—a bright, generous piece that invites everyone to step into the story and leave with pockets full of laughter.

On performance days, the theatre’s atmosphere hums with anticipation—the murmur of children comparing favorite moments from previous visits, the glow of our footlights warming hand-painted vistas, and the discreet bustle of puppeteers preparing a cascade of entrances and surprises. In Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol, scene changes are swift and playful, revealing beachside whims, roadside detours, and restful nooks that turn, with a witty twist, into new tests of resourcefulness. The comedy is crisp yet tender, steeped in the cadence of Lyon and animated by the audience’s responses, which guide the tempo of jokes and the arcs of mischief. For families, it’s a shared rite of passage: the thrill of hissing at a trickster, the pride of helping Guignol find the right idea, the lingering phrases children repeat long after the curtain falls. For visitors, it’s a window onto a living city icon, uniquely at home on our stage. We take care that every detail—from sightlines to sound, from the welcome in our foyer to the last bow—supports a warm, attentive experience. If you’re planning a cultural outing in Old Lyon, let our theatre be your compass: step into the cozy glow of THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, and let Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol whisk you away on a holiday of laughter, craft, and community.