Les Vacances De Monsieur Guignol

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL: a festive rendezvous with a Lyon icon

From our stage at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome audiences for Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol, a sparkling family performance that celebrates the most beloved figure of Lyon’s puppet heritage. As custodians of this living tradition, we curate each season with the care of artisans, pairing time-honored glove-puppet techniques with playful, contemporary storytelling that speaks to children and adults alike. Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol invites you to share in the spirited humor, rhythmic dialogue, and lively music that have made Guignol a cultural emblem. In our intimate theater, you’ll feel close to the artistry: the bright hand-painted sets, the agile puppetry, and the quickfire banter that keeps the younger ones giggling while the grown-ups savor the wit. Whether you are discovering Guignol for the first time or returning for a holiday ritual, this new chapter offers the joyful mischief, generous heart, and local flavor that define our programming.

About Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol: sunshine, escapades, and pure stagecraft

In Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol, we follow our clever hero as he attempts to take a well-earned break—only to find that relaxation is never simple when pranks, surprises, and friendly rivalries are lurking around every corner. Our puppeteers revel in the comic timing of the season: suitcases that won’t close, picnic plans that comically unravel, and playful detours that test Guignol’s resourcefulness. Children delight in the pace and clarity of the action, while adults recognize the sly social humor and the improvised sparkle that define the Guignol tradition. The staging favors crisp visual storytelling: seaside hues, market-day bustle, and a sun-splashed palette that evokes the freedom of holidays. Expect buoyant audience interaction—call-and-response moments, gleeful asides, and that unmistakable Lyonnais verve—crafted to keep even our youngest spectators engaged. Every element, from the musical cues to the dexterity of the glove work, is designed to feel both familiar and newly minted, a tribute to heritage that also embraces the present.

This season at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we extend the spirit of Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol across the whole program, with a focus on craftsmanship and community. Our artistic team has refreshed lighting textures, deepened sound design with playful motifs that children can hum on the way home, and refined transitions so the action remains fluid and surprising. Between performances, we champion encounters where families can learn more about the history of Guignol and the techniques that animate these expressive figures—how a tilt of the wrist suggests a smile, how a brisk rhythm turns a simple chase into irresistible comedy. As a venue, we continually nurture new writing for Guignol that respects the character’s moral backbone—fairness, courage, and a mischievous sense of justice—while opening the door to today’s imaginations. Les vacances de Monsieur Guignol embodies that mission: a bright, warm-hearted show that welcomes first-timers and loyal regulars, invites laughter across generations, and proves that a centuries-old hero still has the best ideas for a holiday adventure.