Mon Premier Guignol - Le Théâtre La Maison De Guignol, Lyon

Welcome to SALLE 2 — THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At SALLE 2 — THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families, first-time theatergoers, and longtime admirers of Lyon’s iconic puppet to discover Mon Premier Guignol on our intimate stage. From the moment you enter, our team prepares a setting scaled to young eyes and ears: crisp sightlines, gentle lighting, and a cozy, close-up relationship between audience and puppeteers. This production is crafted as an ideal first encounter with the legendary figure of Guignol, offering a playful gateway to live performance without overwhelming the youngest spectators. As a venue devoted to tradition and innovation side by side, we take special pride in hosting Le Théâtre La Maison de Guignol for a performance that fuses local heritage with contemporary rhythm, inviting children, parents, and grandparents to share a living art form that belongs to Lyon’s cultural heartbeat. Every detail—pace, visual clarity, and the warm, handmade allure of the décor—is tuned in our hall so that the smallest gestures and the boldest laughs carry effortlessly to every seat.

We see, season after season, how Le Théâtre La Maison de Guignol renews its craft with fresh staging, meticulous puppetry, and a storyteller’s instinct for the moment. The marionnettistes animate the glove puppets with a precision that makes wood, fabric, and voice feel irresistibly alive, while the scenography favors bold colors and nimble transitions designed for young attention spans. In Mon Premier Guignol, the company distills the essence of the character—his sharp wit, sense of fairness, and irrepressible energy—into a clear, engaging arc where mischief has purpose and laughter opens the door to understanding. The familiar constellation of friends and foils surrounding Guignol appears in bright strokes, making it easy for children to follow alliances and antics, and delightful for adults to recognize classic beats of Lyonnais humor. Our hall’s intimacy amplifies these details: the percussive rhythm of a knock, the musicality of a voice, the surprise of a curtain reveal. It also nurtures the interactive spirit that defines Guignol—call-and-response moments, spontaneous giggles, and the shared joy of “being in on the joke.” For us, that communal spark is the heart of the experience, and we shape the room to keep it vivid from the first cue to the last bow.

Experiencing Mon Premier Guignol at SALLE 2

Hosting Mon Premier Guignol at SALLE 2 — THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL means welcoming audiences into a carefully curated environment where tradition feels both timeless and freshly minted. We think of the show as a gentle primer in theatergoing: a compact, energetic format that respects the rhythms of preschoolers and early readers while still rewarding adults with sly asides and deft physical comedy. Before the curtain lifts, children notice the handcrafted textures of the set; once the action begins, they easily grasp what’s at stake in each scene—friendship tested, a small injustice corrected, a clever plan hatched—because the staging keeps motivations clear and the storytelling bright. For the company, this production is also part of an ongoing artistic momentum. You’ll see it in the polished timing of sight gags, the clarity of diction that makes every punchline land, and the renewed visual palette that honors the tradition without freezing it in time. For us as a venue, aligning the audience with the performers’ craft is key: our technical team balances sound and light to preserve the tactile charm of glove puppetry while ensuring the smallest reaction reads to the back row. Whether you’re bringing a child to their very first live performance or returning to share Guignol with a new generation, Mon Premier Guignol in SALLE 2 offers the feeling of discovery—of a character, a city’s signature art form, and the enduring magic of a story told right before your eyes.