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 honored to welcome audiences into the living heart of Lyon’s most beloved stage tradition. Our intimate room is designed for close-up magic: the gleam of hand-painted sets, the deft rhythm of the canes, and the joyful call-and-response that defines Guignol come alive only a few steps from the spectators. Here, the city’s centuries-old bond with its famous marionettes—rooted in the craft spirit of the Croix-Rousse and the popular wit shaped by Laurent Mourguet—meets the needs of today’s families seeking a first, unforgettable theatre experience. We value clarity of storytelling, comfort for young spectators, and the warmth of an ambiance where parents, grandparents, and children can share memories in the making. The scale of SALLE 2 amplifies every nuance of performance: you hear the timbre of the voices, you see the artisanship of the marionnettistes, and you feel the spontaneous laughter ripple through the room. It is a setting purpose-built for discovery, tenderness, and the breezy mischief that Guignol embodies.

About Mon Premier Guignol by Le Théâtre La Maison de Guignol

Mon Premier Guignol is the perfect doorway into this world, crafted by Le Théâtre La Maison de Guignol for curious minds and small hands just beginning their journey as theatregoers. The show places the essentials front and center: the iconic figure of Guignol, his faithful companions, a simple and generous plot, and a cascade of gags shaped for the youngest audiences without losing the quicksilver repartee cherished by long-time fans. The pacing is compact and buoyant, with episodes designed to encourage participation—children are invited to warn a character, chant a refrain, or clap a rhythm, and every response becomes part of the performance. Visual clarity, vivid colors, and a musical line calibrated for little ears help create a secure, joyful environment. While the humor is sparkling and immediate, the piece also carries the hallmarks of the tradition: a pinch of social spirit, a sense of fair play, and the gentle rebellion of a hero who defends common sense with a smile. Presented in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, the encounter feels personal, as if the characters were greeting each child by name.

As a venue, we are proud to spotlight the ongoing artistic life of Le Théâtre La Maison de Guignol, a team that renews the repertoire while honoring the codes that shaped it: precise manipulation, lively dialogue, and the artisanal beauty of the castelet. This season, the company continues to deepen its educational mission with family-friendly formats, weekday school performances, and workshops that demystify how a puppet speaks, moves, and thinks. Their creative work emphasizes accessibility for first-time spectators, with attention to the language music of Lyon, the musicality of punchlines, and the joy of a well-timed gag. Within our SALLE 2, their scenography benefits from proximity: curtains part in a single gesture; a whisper becomes a shared secret; an entrance earns a giggle before a word is spoken. We see parents revisit their own childhood memories even as their children make new ones, and that intergenerational thread is precisely what keeps this tradition vibrant. Mon Premier Guignol embodies the company’s commitment to clarity, rhythm, and play—an invitation to discover theatre as a living conversation between stage and audience, right here in our house.