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

SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL presents Mon Premier Guignol

From our stage in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to open the doors of Lyon’s beloved puppet tradition to new generations with Mon Premier Guignol. Hosting this title in our more intimate room allows young spectators and their families to feel close to the booth, to the voices, and to the playful rhythm that has animated Guignol in our city since the early nineteenth century. As a venue, we cherish the experience of a first encounter: the rustle before the curtain rises, the warm welcome of our team, and the sense of a shared discovery when Guignol, Gnafron, Madelon and the ever-watchful gendarme spark laughter from the very first exchange. Mon Premier Guignol is designed as a gentle, lively introduction—rich in call-and-response moments, games of hide-and-seek, and the quick repartee that children instinctively understand—while keeping the imprint of Lyonnais heritage that makes these characters so distinctive.

On our stage: heritage, craft, and present-day creativity

Programming Mon Premier Guignol in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL aligns with our artistic commitment: to present living, breathing puppetry where craftsmanship and immediacy meet. The performance showcases the timbre of live voices, the precision of glove-puppet gesture, and the bright visual codes that help young eyes read the story at a glance. As the host venue, we ensure sightlines and sound carry the tiny details—the flick of a hat, a conspiratorial aside, the rhythm of a chase—so that first-time theatergoers can follow every turn without strain. Beyond this title, Le Théâtre de la Maison de Guignol keeps the repertoire dynamic throughout the year, revisiting classic figures and inventing fresh situations that speak to today’s families: the foibles of everyday life, small acts of courage, and the triumph of fairness. That present-day energy is woven into Mon Premier Guignol as well, where humor is crisp, the tempo is buoyant, and the moral compass of our Lyonnais hero points—firmly but tenderly—toward kindness, wit, and solidarity.

Welcoming you to SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, our team focuses on the quality of the encounter between audience and stage. We invite families to settle in a little early, let children take in the colors of the set, and feel the atmosphere of a real theater before the puppets appear. The show’s structure favors clarity: short scenes, recognizable characters, and a musicality in the dialogue that makes young listeners confident participants. For adults, the pleasure lies in the finesse of timing, the double entendres that nod to local humor, and the unmistakable spirit of Lyon that animates the exchanges. Because Mon Premier Guignol is crafted as a gateway experience, it balances gentle suspense and reassuring laughter, offering a theatrical “first step” that sparks curiosity for more. Whether you are discovering Guignol or returning with your own children, our stage in SALLE 2 celebrates the living art of the glove puppet—close-up, convivial, and full of the quicksilver intelligence that has made these characters companions to Lyonnais audiences for generations.