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Une drôle de sorcière at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, we love the kind of show that turns a shared room into a bubbling cauldron of imagination, and Une drôle de sorcière does exactly that. From our vantage point in the wings and the tech booth, we watch a playful world unfurl: a curious witch with a twinkle in her eye, slapstick mishaps, mischievous potions, and spells that go charmingly sideways before landing in bursts of laughter. Families settle into our intimate sightlines, and you can feel the children leaning forward, ready to shout suggestions, wave imaginary wands, and help fix the next magical mistake. The production blends gentle physical comedy with theatrical illusions that work beautifully in our space—close enough for kids to feel part of the action, refined enough for adults to appreciate the craft. The score, sound effects, and lighting cues are designed to prompt giggles and gasps in equal measure, and our room’s crisp acoustics keep every whisper, rhyme, and whoosh of “magic” delightfully clear.

What’s new, and why it shines here

This season, the creative team behind Une drôle de sorcière brings a refreshed touring edition to our stage, with bright new audience interactions and a lightly reworked arc that spotlights friendship, problem-solving, and the courage to be different. We’ve collaborated closely on timing and transitions so the comic beats land with precision, and we’ve leaned into a playful call-and-response dynamic that lets kids steer key moments—everything from “choosing” ingredients to un-jumbling a spell. The updated staging uses minimal set pieces that transform swiftly, allowing the performer to keep energy high while our technicians layer in tactile sound design and atmospheric lighting. There’s a richer thread of live participation this time around, and in our room it reads as joyous rather than chaotic: volunteers are guided with warmth, moments are paced for clarity, and everyone is invited to succeed. For families returning after seeing previous iterations, these touches make the story feel both familiar and freshly minted—like discovering a new page in a favorite picture book.

Our programming at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON is built to make family outings easy and memorable, and this title is a centerpiece of that approach. We schedule friendly curtain times, keep sightlines open for younger audience members, and tune the room so sound remains gentle but present—no harsh peaks, no lost lines. Before the curtain rises, our staff sets a playful tone, and once the show begins, the pace balances laughter with quiet wonder: twinkling cues, a broom that seems to have a personality, a potion lesson that spirals into a teachable moment about listening. It’s the kind of theatrical hour that invites children to practice empathy while reveling in silliness, and it offers adults the pleasure of watching well-honed stagecraft up close. We often see families lingering in the foyer afterward, trading favorite gags and quoting incantations; that shared glow is exactly why we present Une drôle de sorcière. If you’re seeking an engaging, high-quality outing where creativity, humor, and a touch of make-believe meet, this is your seat at the cauldron—right here in our Lyon home.