Miss Poppins à La Rescousse Du Père Noël - Théâtre à L'ouest, Décines Charpieu

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON: a holiday adventure for families

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, we are delighted to welcome Miss Poppins à la rescousse du Père Noël, a sparkling family show that wraps the magic of the holidays in laughter, music, and a dash of theatrical wonder. From the moment the curtain rises, children and adults are invited into a snow-kissed world where a quick-witted nanny with extraordinary resourcefulness teams up with festive characters to help a very important gift-giver. The staging leans into visual comedy, playful mime, and interactive moments, inviting the youngest spectators to sing, clap, and share in the story’s solutions. Expect colorful costumes, nimble choreography, and a set that transforms—from cozy attic corners to twinkling winter streets—before your eyes. Our team at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON has tailored the experience to be warm, welcoming, and easygoing for families, with attentive staff and a setting that makes first-time theatergoers feel right at home. Whether you come for the giggles, the gentle suspense, or the heartwarming finale, this seasonal production offers a joyful introduction to live performance and a vibrant reminder of the power of kindness.

The artists behind the show: fresh energy, playful craft

Miss Poppins à la rescousse du Père Noël arrives in Lyon carried by a troupe that thrives on family storytelling and musical play. This season, the ensemble returns to the stage with refreshed direction, crisp comic timing, and a score enriched with bright arrangements that keep young audiences engaged without overwhelming them. The performers balance humor and tenderness, communicating clearly to children while winking to adults with clever asides and physical jokes. Their creative signature is a lively blend of clowning, improvisational sparkle, and narrative clarity, ensuring that every moment is readable from the back row and that each character’s intention lands with charm. The artists’ current momentum is palpable: they lean into audience interaction with new call-and-response passages, have tightened transitions for swift pace, and showcase versatile multi-instrumental talent that animates the story’s wintry atmosphere. You will catch the ensemble’s attention to detail in the soundscape—bells, whispers of wind, toyshop rhythms—and in imaginative props that transform on cue. As a venue, we are proud to host a team so committed to crafting memorable, high-quality family experiences, renewing the magic for returning spectators while making first-time visitors feel part of the adventure from the opening cue.

What awaits you at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON is a celebration of togetherness, designed to make holiday memories feel close and tangible. The show’s interactive spirit invites children to help Miss Poppins solve riddles, energize the stage with a chorus or two, and even spark the final twist that sets a certain sleigh back on course. The humor is gentle and inclusive, the language accessible, and the narrative stakes just suspenseful enough for little hearts to beat faster without fear. Our auditorium’s intimate scale keeps the connection personal—faces, gestures, and musical details remain vivid from every seat—while our technical team paints the stage with crisp lights and a sprinkle of theatrical “snow.” Families who cherish hands-on storytelling will especially enjoy the moments when props emerge from unexpected places, a wardrobe becomes a workshop, and a simple umbrella feels like a portal to possibility. We invite you to plan a festive outing with us: arrive a bit early, settle in, and let the performers guide you through a warm-hearted journey that ends with smiles, humming, and perhaps a renewed belief that a small act of courage can change the course of an entire winter’s night.