Mon 1er Guignol - Une Aventure De Noël

Welcome to SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to open our doors to families and first-time theatergoers for Mon 1er Guignol: Une aventure de Noël, a festive highlight of our winter program. As a venue intimately linked with Lyon’s living puppet heritage, we take pride in curating performances that honor tradition while inviting young audiences to discover the joy of live art. Our second hall offers a warm, close-up experience: the stage is within whispering distance, the puppets’ gestures are easily read, and the call-and-response that defines Guignol’s spirited personality carries beautifully in the room. For many children, this will be their very first encounter with a theater seat, a curtain rising, and the magic of characters brought to life by skilled hands and voices. We have calibrated the experience with care—gentle pacing, clear visuals, and playful audience participation—so that the youngest spectators feel secure and engaged, while adults savor the craft and Lyonnais humor that have made these stories endure across generations.

About Mon 1er Guignol: Une aventure de Noël

Mon 1er Guignol: Une aventure de Noël is crafted as an inviting entry point into the world of Guignol, with a winter tale that glitters with kindness, courage, and seasonal mischief. Expect the familiar silhouettes and expressive faces of Guignol and friends, the bright snap of comic dialogue, and a festive setting that conjures snow-lit streets and a cozy hearth. The show embraces the signature rhythm of traditional canevas—quick exchanges, playful chases, a dash of gentle slapstick—balanced with quiet moments where young spectators can breathe, watch, and wonder. Our stage team, performing in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, brings together lively character voices, precise manipulation, and colorful sets designed to speak immediately to children, even from the very first row. Interactive moments invite the audience to warn characters, cheer for clever solutions, and celebrate every small triumph. While the tale is self-contained for newcomers, it resonates with the deeper Lyonnais lineage of Guignol, passing along the values at the heart of these stories: solidarity, wit in the face of trouble, and a warm sense of community during the holiday season.

As a venue, we are also pleased to share the artistic momentum surrounding our resident Guignol programming this season. The creative team behind Mon 1er Guignol: Une aventure de Noël continues to refine classic scenes with fresh staging ideas, updated scenic painting, and carefully tuned soundscapes that gently introduce very young ears to musical cues and theatrical atmosphere. Alongside performances, our schedule features family-friendly time slots to suit naps and school-days, as well as dedicated matinees for groups, ensuring that the experience at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL remains welcoming and accessible. The artists are developing new family adventures for the months ahead, building on the same core principles that guide this winter tale: clarity of storytelling, generosity of spirit, and a hands-on puppetry technique that places the craft within touching distance of the audience’s imagination. We invite you to settle in, share the excitement with your children, and let the season’s sparkle unfold on our stage—where Guignol’s quick wit meets the timeless wonder of a first theater memory.