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

At SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, a living Lyonnais tradition

From our stage in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are proud to welcome audiences to Mon Premier Guignol, a playful, finely crafted introduction to the beloved Lyonnais figure born from the imagination of Laurent Mourguet. In our intimate second room, children and accompanying adults sit close to the action, discovering the quick wit, generous humor, and rhythmic pace that made Guignol a cultural touchstone. Our team curates this experience with first-time spectators in mind: the story is crystal clear, the characters are bold and endearing, and the moments of audience participation are carefully guided so that young viewers feel safe to speak up, laugh, and cheer. You will meet Guignol and his friends as they dive into a mischievous adventure where bravery is matched with kindness, and where rule-bending leads to valuable lessons. The staging highlights traditional hand-manipulated puppets, lively dialogue, and colorful sets crafted to amplify sightlines in SALLE 2, ensuring even the youngest theatergoers can follow every beat. By bringing families together around an emblematic Lyon heritage, Mon Premier Guignol reaffirms our venue’s mission: to pass on a living art with warmth, precision, and joy.

Artistic momentum and what to expect on stage right now

As a theater devoted to the vitality of puppetry, we emphasize contemporary momentum within tradition. Our current programming nurtures new scripts and fresh stagings that respect the spirit of Guignol while speaking to today’s young audiences. In Mon Premier Guignol, you will hear the signature verbal musicality and see the playful physicality that define guignolades—nimble rhythms, comic reversals, and the art of timing a joke so the room laughs as one. The dramaturgy privileges clarity and action: scenes are brief and dynamic, with decisive cues for call-and-response, easy-to-follow motivations, and a tempo that adapts to the attention span of children without sacrificing theatrical craft. Visual storytelling is front and center: bold colors, readable silhouettes, and distinct voices make each character instantly recognizable. We also pay special attention to sound design and acoustic intelligibility in SALLE 2, balancing spirited effects with crisp diction so that every line lands. While rooted in a centuries-old lineage, the show is built with the needs of today’s families in mind—gentle suspense rather than fear, laughter that invites empathy, and themes that celebrate resourcefulness and friendship. The result is an experience that feels simultaneously classic and new: a first Guignol that truly becomes a first love for theater.

Hosting Mon Premier Guignol in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL lets us offer a close-up encounter with the artisanship behind the scenes. Before the curtain rises, our front-of-house team is on hand to guide families to the best vantage points, mindful of small viewers and their line of sight. During certain periods of the year, our schedule often includes daytime performances tailored to school groups and associations, and we regularly build pathways for discovery around the show—welcoming educators who wish to prepare children through vocabulary, rhythm, and simple puppetry concepts. The experience extends beyond the stage: many spectators enjoy noticing how puppeteers shift pace, how a character’s stance instantly tells a story, or how a well-placed pause invites the room to answer. In an era of screens, this live exchange remains our proudest asset. For us, Mon Premier Guignol is more than a title—it is an entry door into a shared cultural house, where generations meet and traditions evolve in real time. Whether you grew up with the character or you are bringing a child to the theater for the very first time, SALLE 2 offers a welcoming, finely tuned setting in which laughter, curiosity, and Lyon’s theatrical heritage converge.