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

Mon Premier Guignol at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

At SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families, schools, and first-time spectators to discover Mon Premier Guignol, a gateway into Lyon’s most beloved puppet tradition. Our intimate second room places the stage just a few steps from the audience, allowing every gesture, every quip, and every burst of laughter to be shared up close. Rooted in the spirit launched in the early nineteenth century by Laurent Mourguet, the show keeps the famous wit of Guignol, the warmth of Madelon, and the mischievous camaraderie of Gnafron alive for a new generation. Mon Premier Guignol is thoughtfully shaped for young audiences while never forgetting the adults who accompany them: the language is crystal-clear, the rhythm brisk, and the humor generous, with that playful call-and-response that makes watching Guignol a shared sport. In SALLE 2, you will feel the artisanal craft at work—the colors of the sets, the elegance of the carved wood, and the joy of seeing a timeless character answer today’s questions with kindness and cheek.

A living heritage for today’s families

Because our venue curates a season dedicated to the vitality of this art, Mon Premier Guignol arrives as part of a broader artistic momentum that places creation and transmission side by side. Our team celebrates the classic repertoire while refreshing it with agile staging, crisp timing, and contemporary references that speak to children’s daily lives without ever diluting the canut soul of Guignol. The performance emphasizes clarity of storytelling, musical punctuation, and lively audience interaction—those delighted whispers, gasps, and warnings that turn spectators into partners on the journey. Between performances, our season continues to champion artisanship: the puppeteers’ dexterity, the painterly detail of the décors, and the subtle sound textures that animate streets, kitchens, and tiny squares of an imagined Lyon. We safeguard the recognizable silhouettes and jokes that generations cherish, and we frame them in a format perfect for an initiation to theatre, ensuring young spectators leave with bright eyes, a head full of images, and the desire to come back and explore more.

This year, our artistic activity highlights the resilience and freshness of Guignol as a living companion to the city’s everyday stories. We focus on repertoire pieces that invite dialogue about friendship, fairness, and resourcefulness—values that have always defined the character—while we continue to develop new episodes that keep the character’s voice in tune with the present. In SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, the proximity of the audience shapes our approach: tempos are designed for clarity and surprise, scenic transitions are agile, and the play of light enhances each gag and moment of tenderness. Families will appreciate how Mon Premier Guignol opens doors to theatre etiquette without stiffness: young spectators are encouraged to listen, to respond, to warn Guignol of looming mishaps, and to marvel at the stagecraft that makes wooden figures feel unmistakably alive. Our broader season extends this spirit through additional family rendezvous and discovery paths around the art of puppetry, allowing both newcomers and loyal friends of the theatre to witness how tradition grows when cared for—one laugh, one scene, and one shared memory at a time.