Les Vacances De Monsieur Guignol

Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families, curious travelers, and devoted Lyonnais to discover Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol, a sparkling new chapter in the life of our city’s most mischievous hero. From our intimate stage nestled in the heart of Vieux Lyon, we celebrate the living tradition of Guignol with the same warmth and wit that have enchanted audiences for generations. This holiday-time adventure brings Guignol, Gnafron, and their lively companions into a playful escapade where quick banter, rhythmic slapstick, and audience participation create a shared burst of laughter across all ages. We champion the essence of popular theatre: a nimble mix of topical humor, timeless values, and the cheerful defiance that made Guignol the voice of everyday people. In this production, the tempo is crisp, the sets are handcrafted to reveal surprise after surprise, and the puppeteers’ voices dance from tenderness to tempest in an instant—reminding us why Guignol’s ingenuity and candor still feel gloriously contemporary in our theatre today.

Artistic momentum, craftsmanship, and what awaits on stage

For Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol, our resident company has honed a staging that prizes precision and spontaneity in equal measure. The dramaturgy plays with the idea of travel and getaway—think trunks that open to unexpected worlds, postcards that come alive, and a suitcase’s clack as a comic counterpoint—while remaining true to the Lyonnais identity at the core of the character. Expect crystalline diction, live-paced rhythms, and the distinctive musical punctuation that keeps every child engaged and every adult grinning. We’ve chosen a compact, family-friendly format that respects young attention spans without compromising dramatic richness; the story flows with clear stakes, mischievous reversals, and the satisfying comeuppance that Guignol invariably delivers to bullies and braggarts. Between scenes, our stagecraft leans into tactile wonder: painted flats that turn with a flip, tiny doors that reveal jokes hidden in plain sight, and expressive marionettes whose carved gestures are amplified by nimble manipulation. Beyond this show, our ongoing artistic season at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL spotlights the living art of puppetry through repertory favorites and fresh creations that keep the tradition vibrant. Whether you’re a longtime fan or arriving with children for a first encounter, you’ll find an accessible entry point into a heritage that embraces the present moment with humor, heart, and a twinkle of mischief.

As hosts, we shape the entire experience around conviviality and discovery. Our team knows that first visits are special, so we make it easy: a welcoming front-of-house, clear guidance to seats, and thoughtful pacing that reassures younger spectators while giving seasoned theatergoers plenty to relish. Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol is scheduled across the holiday period to help families find a perfect slot; many performances attract multigenerational groups, and we encourage early booking for the most popular times. In our compact auditorium, every seat sits within a whisper of the stage, ensuring that even the smallest spectators catch Guignol’s sly wink or a sudden flip of his hat. After the curtain, our company enjoys exchanging a few words with curious minds about voices, strings, and how a wooden face can seem to breathe. Above all, THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL remains steadfast in its mission: to foster a lively, accessible, and distinctly Lyonnais theatre culture where craft meets community. With Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol, we reaffirm that promise—offering a joyous encounter between past and present, tradition and invention, and, most importantly, between the stage and you.