Les Vacances De Monsieur Guignol

A Holiday Adventure at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families, first‑time visitors, and long‑time friends back into our intimate Vieux Lyon playhouse for Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol. In our historic home dedicated to the city’s beloved canut with the quick wit and quicker retorts, we celebrate the living tradition of Lyonnais puppetry with fresh energy, meticulous craft, and a warm sense of hospitality. This seasonal engagement is designed for school breaks and shared afternoons, when the red curtain rises on a world of hand‑carved figures, painted scenery, and the musical clatter of stage effects that children recognize instantly. We prepare the room with care—clear sightlines for small spectators, gentle sound levels, and a pace that invites audience participation—so that the rendezvous between Guignol and the public feels immediate and personal. True to the spirit of our theatre, what unfolds is both faithful to popular heritage and vibrantly contemporary, a show where laughter, rhythm, and a touch of mischief turn everyday adventures into unforgettable memories.

About Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol

Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol brings our favorite Lyonnais hero into the playful chaos of a holiday escapade. The story springs from the classic triangle of characters—Guignol, ever resourceful; Gnafron, big‑hearted and just a bit unruly; and Madelon, watchful, witty, and wonderfully grounded. Freed from work and set on taking a well‑earned break, Guignol bumps into seaside vendors, tricky officials, and a boastful braggart whose schemes threaten to turn relaxation into trouble. The pleasure of the performance lies in how the resident puppeteers mix the hallmark punch of Guignol’s repartee with improvisational flourishes and call‑and‑response exchanges that sweep children into the action. Visual gags pop like fireworks, while the scenic miniatures evoke breezy promenades, sunlit squares, and the clinking life of cafés. Our team shapes the soundscape live—percussion taps, whistles, and creaks—so every door slam and chase feels tactile and immediate. Beneath the laughter runs a gentle line about fairness, friendship, and the art of finding your way, even when holiday plans go delightfully sideways.

As the company in residence at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, our artistic season extends the spirit of Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol across new stagings, hands‑on encounters, and craft‑focused initiatives. We have refreshed a selection of repertoires for young audiences with updated dramaturgy and playful musical cues, while conserving the silhouettes, materials, and manual techniques that make this theatre a living craft. Between performances, our team continues studio work on set pieces and puppet restorations, developing lighter, modular décors that let scenes transform in a blink. We also host occasional discovery moments where families can peek behind the castelet and see how articulation, rhythm, and voice collide to animate wood and cloth. For this holiday engagement, we have scheduled family‑friendly matinees and late‑afternoon slots, with a running time designed for attention spans without diluting the zest of the story. The venue is stroller‑friendly, seating is cozy, and our staff remains on hand to assist little spectators. Whether you are a Lyonnais returning to a cherished ritual or discovering Guignol for the first time, this is the perfect occasion to experience the laughter, humanity, and artisanal magic that animate our house. Book your seats at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL and let Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol kick off your break with joy.