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

About Mon Premier Guignol at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

From our stage at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families, first-time theatergoers, and lifelong Lyonnais to discover Mon Premier Guignol. As caretakers of a living tradition born in our city, we craft an experience that is warm, playful, and unmistakably local, inviting the audience into the bustling little world behind the curtain. Mon Premier Guignol is designed as an introduction: the energy is bright, the narrative is crystal clear, and the humor is both gentle and quick-witted. Children are drawn in by the immediacy of the puppets and the lively call-and-response, while adults enjoy the sharp asides and the affectionate nods to neighborhood life. In our intimate SALLE 2, every detail reads beautifully—the textures of the hand-held figures, the snap of a comic entrance, the music cues that give rhythm to the action—so that each seat feels close to the story. We shape the performance so that the essential spirit of Guignol—cleverness, courage, and a certain rebellious kindness—emerges naturally in the room.

What audiences will experience on our stage

Mon Premier Guignol gathers the emblematic characters—Guignol himself, his loyal friend Gnafron, and the ever-resourceful Madelon—around a clear, compact plot that balances suspense with mischief. Our puppeteers prioritize precision of gesture and voice so that even the smallest movement signals intention: a tilt of the head becomes a question, a fluttering hand becomes a burst of laughter. The staging favors vivid colors and crisp silhouettes, with quick scene changes that keep children engaged without hurry. We invite the public to participate—cheering, warning, answering riddles—because Guignol lives through the audience’s reactions as much as through the puppets’ antics. The language is contemporary yet rooted in the tradition’s cadence, offering a taste of Lyon’s heritage without requiring prior knowledge. Parents will appreciate the craftsmanship: the clarity of the soundscape, the timing of the comic beats, and the nimble choreography behind the miniature proscenium. At SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, our scale is a strength; it allows us to fine-tune dynamics and to ensure that young spectators feel safe, seen, and fully included in the adventure from the first knock at the little stage door to the final, delighted applause.

As a venue dedicated to puppetry’s living art, we also take pride in the ongoing artistic life around Mon Premier Guignol. Our resident team continues to develop new episodes in Guignol’s universe—fresh situations, playful villains, and unexpected allies—while preserving the values that make the character a favorite: fairness, quick wit, and solidarity. Between performances, we regularly host encounters that reveal the craft: demonstrations of manipulation, voice work, and the playful engineering behind set transformations. These moments keep the tradition vibrant and introduce emerging artists to our audiences. Season after season, we balance heritage titles with new creations, inviting collaborators for live musical accompaniment or inventive visual effects when the story calls for it, and protecting the simplicity of the form when that best serves the children’s experience. In SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, this approach shapes a coherent program: Mon Premier Guignol anchors our family offerings, while our broader lineup extends the world that young spectators first discover here, encouraging them to return, to recognize beloved figures, and to grow with the repertoire.