Les Vacances De Monsieur Guignol

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL: Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol

At THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families and curious newcomers to discover Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol, a sunny, laughter-filled adventure featuring Lyon’s most beloved wooden hero. From the moment the curtain rises, our stage becomes a playground of color, rhythm, and precise puppetry, where the timeless spirit of Guignol meets the energy of a holiday escapade. Our puppeteers bring the characters to life with nimble hands and quick wit, balancing slapstick mischief and clever repartee that speaks to children and adults alike. The scenography has been conceived to feel intimate and tactile: painted backdrops, playful props, and musical cues that weave through the action so the audience is carried along as if on a cheerful summer promenade. In the house, you can feel the intergenerational buzz that Guignol inspires—grandparents share knowing smiles while the youngest laugh out loud at every twist and turn.

Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol invites spectators to follow Guignol, Madelon, Gnafron, and a gallery of scene-stealing characters as holiday plans go endearingly sideways. We set the tone for a warm, participatory experience: children are encouraged to call out, help Guignol spot a trick, and cheer when justice—delivered with a wooden-hand flourish—wins the day. While the narrative celebrates leisure, sun, and simple pleasures, it also revives the sharp social intelligence that has always defined this iconic figure. Expect a chase or two, a little gentle comeuppance for the blusterers, and a flurry of rhythmic gags that keep the tempo bright. In keeping with our house tradition, the puppetry is performed close to the audience for maximum immediacy, with crisp articulation and a musical layer that punctuates the comedy. Whether you are a longtime admirer or discovering Guignol for the first time, the performance delivers that rare blend of accessibility and craftsmanship that has made our theater a family destination.

Our artistic season and the living craft behind Guignol

Programming Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol is part of a broader momentum at THEATRE LA MAISON DE GUIGNOL to celebrate living tradition and creative renewal. Our artistic team is currently developing fresh pieces for the season that affirm Guignol’s relevance today—stories that keep his emblematic generosity, fairness, and cheeky courage while inviting contemporary audiences to reflect, laugh, and join in. In rehearsals, our puppeteers refine timing, voice, and the delicate movement vocabulary that makes every gesture read clearly from the first row to the last. We are also tending to the workshop side of our craft: repainting sets, refreshing costumes, and tuning musical patterns that enliven each entrance and exit. For families and schools, the show aligns beautifully with our mission to make heritage performative and playful. Select performances are accompanied by informal meet-and-greet moments where children can ask questions about the booth, the strings, and the secret of a perfect “coup de théâtre.” As we host Les Vacances de Monsieur Guignol on our stage, we reaffirm our commitment to a living art form that still speaks with a bright, unmistakably Lyonnais voice—spirited, generous, and joyously theatrical.