Les Vacances De Monsieur Guignol

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL: welcoming Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to open our doors to Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol, a lively new escapade that carries the spirit of Lyon’s beloved puppet straight into the festive atmosphere of a well-earned getaway. From our vantage point just behind the curtain, what thrills us most is the way this production blends the time-honored vigor of Guignol’s repartee with nimble, contemporary stagecraft. Expect bright colors, deft manipulation of hand-carved marionettes, and a rhythm that invites children to laugh out loud while adults savor the mischievous wordplay. Our stage crew has prepared a set that shifts like a day in the sun—picnic corners, street scenes, and surprise hideaways—so that each appearance of Guignol, Gnafron, Madelon, and their sparring partners feels as spontaneous as a summer breeze. We’ve calibrated the acoustics for crisp dialogue and warm live effects, encouraging audience call-and-response and that signature Lyonnais tempo. From the first baton raised in defense of fairness to the final collective cheer, our house wraps the action in intimacy: you are close to the puppets, close to the laughter, and close to the tradition we are honored to steward.

Our artist’s current momentum, from our stage to the city

As a venue dedicated to the living craft of puppetry, we have had a front-row seat to the creative momentum driving our Guignol artists this season. The team animating Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol has been refining a fresh cycle of family adventures that balance the neighborhood humor of Guignol with stories that resonate today—friendship, fairness, resilience, and the joy of getting a little lost before finding the way home. Between performances at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, rehearsals hum with new musical cues, tinkering with shadow tableaux, and inventive transitions that keep the pace nimble without sacrificing clarity for young audiences. Workshops with local families have informed playful moments of interaction on stage, where spectators are invited to nudge the story forward or tease a rascal back into line. We love watching these artists sustain a homemade quality—textured fabrics, hand-painted scenery, and voices crafted with character—while embracing subtle technical polish that helps every wink and whisper carry to the back row. This active creation cycle means each run brims with lived-in details: an extra beat for a laugh, a look shared with a child in the front, a new flourish in the finale.

Hosting Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL lets us share what our house does best: putting audiences within an arm’s length of story, craft, and heart. For families, the show is paced to welcome first-time theatergoers—clear stakes, bright entrances, and playful exchanges—without losing the layered satire that longtime Guignol fans relish. Children pick up the cues quickly, cheering courage, spotting tricksters, and chanting for justice in that convivial Lyon way. Adults catch the sly asides and the social twinkle that has made Guignol a civic friend for generations. Our front-of-house team has planned an easy flow from foyer to seats, with space for strollers and a calm corner for little ones who need a breather. After the curtain call, keep an eye out: when schedules allow, the puppeteers love to greet the audience, letting curious minds peek at the mechanics behind the magic. Under our wooden beams and warm lights, the holiday spirit of Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol becomes a shared memory—one that sends you back into the streets smiling, with the echo of Guignol’s quick wit lingering like summertime on the tongue.