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 audiences for Mon Premier Guignol, a sparkling introduction to the world of Lyon’s most beloved puppet. Our second room is intimate by design, drawing children and adults close to the tiny proscenium where Guignol, Gnafron, and friends spring to life with vibrant voices, deft manipulation, and quick-witted repartee. From your seat, you can savor the craftsmanship of hand-painted sets, the musicality of the language, and the lively call-and-response that invites young spectators to become part of the storytelling. We’ve shaped the acoustics and sightlines of SALLE 2 to keep focus on the action, amplifying every laugh, gasp, and signature coup de bâton without overwhelming our youngest guests. Mon Premier Guignol is built for first encounters with theatre—bright, rhythmic, and tenderly paced—yet filled with the double entendres and social spirit that long-time admirers of Guignol cherish. Because the room is cozy and the experience personal, capacity is intentionally limited, ensuring that every family shares the same close-up magic that has made Maison de Guignol a reference for generations.

Our artistic season and the living craft of the troupe

This season, our resident team continues to refresh the repertoire while staying faithful to the satirical pulse that defines the tradition. New short scripts and scenic variations have been crafted to sit alongside beloved episodes, allowing Mon Premier Guignol to feel both timeless and alive to the moment. Our puppeteers rehearse like actors in miniature, refining rhythms, calibrating the musical interludes that punctuate each scene, and fine-tuning audience interaction so children can participate with confidence. Behind the curtain in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, you’ll find meticulous stagecraft: compact lighting that paints each backdrop, precise sound cues, and props designed to withstand the energetic antics of Guignol without losing their playful charm. We are also nurturing collaborations with local artisans—carvers, painters, and musicians—whose know-how keeps the materiality of the art form front and center. Select performances introduce live touches such as accordion phrases or small percussion to accent entrances and chases, enriching the sonic palette while preserving the clarity of the voices. Throughout the year, we rotate programs so families can return and discover fresh adventures, with Mon Premier Guignol anchoring our family-friendly slots and opening the door to the broader Maison de Guignol universe.

From the moment you arrive at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, our team is there to guide you into the experience: relaxed seating, an easy view for little ones, and a warm welcome that sets the tone for shared discovery. Mon Premier Guignol has been shaped specifically for young audiences, introducing the essential codes of the genre—the friendly mischief, the just cause, the quick wit—with clarity and humor. Children learn to spot clues, to warn a character when someone sneaks up behind him, and to celebrate fair play when Guignol restores balance with good sense and a grin. Adults, meanwhile, pick up the sly asides and local flavors woven into the dialogue, a reminder that Guignol was born of everyday life in Lyon and continues to speak to it. In this close setting, you can see the puppeteers’ precision, the small miracles of timing that make a wooden figure breathe, and the collective rhythm that carries the audience from giggle to applause. Whether it’s your child’s first encounter with theatre or a family tradition renewed, Mon Premier Guignol in SALLE 2 is an invitation to sit close, listen carefully, and let the city’s most famous little hero do what he does best: bring us together around a good story.