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

Mon Premier Guignol at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

In SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families for Mon Premier Guignol, a gentle, lively introduction to Lyon’s most famous puppet. From our vantage point as the intimate room devoted to discovery and first encounters with the stage, we see children settle into their seats and instantly lean forward as the curtain rises on the iconic booth, the colorful scenery, and the spirited rhythm that defines this tradition born in our city in the early nineteenth century. Mon Premier Guignol celebrates the playful spirit and quick wit of Guignol while shaping the experience for very young audiences: clear storytelling, bright visuals, and well-paced scenes encourage laughter, participation, and the joy of responding in chorus. In our space, proximity is part of the magic—every gesture reads, every response matters, and the back-and-forth between the puppets and the public becomes a shared game that feels tailor-made for first-time theatergoers and their families.

Our artistic perspective: heritage made accessible, here and now

Hosting Mon Premier Guignol in SALLE 2 means curating a theatrical moment where heritage is made welcoming and accessible. Our resident puppeteers keep the essence of the Guignol repertoire—its mischievous humor, its everyday heroes, its lively sense of justice—while shaping the staging so that little ones can follow every beat. In recent seasons, our programming has consistently emphasized interactive family theater, and this production embodies that approach through dynamic call-and-response, crisp physical comedy, and a visual language that speaks before words do. The charm of Mon Premier Guignol lies in how it opens the door to a whole cultural lineage: children recognize themselves in simple dilemmas and brave solutions, while adults catch the sly nods to the Lyonnais spirit and the timeless artistry of hand puppetry. In SALLE 2, the carefully balanced acoustics, comfortable sightlines, and close relationship between stage and audience help create a calm, confident first experience—one that replaces apprehension with curiosity and gives young spectators a reason to love the theater from the very start.

Beyond the applause, we witness how Mon Premier Guignol continues to inspire our artistic life throughout the year. The creative team crafts episodes that draw on daily adventures, playful misunderstandings, and acts of friendship, keeping the narrative clear and the humor sparkling for small ears. The show’s aesthetic—handmade textures, vivid colors, rhythmic sound effects—honors the craft while feeling fresh and immediate in our intimate room. From our seat as a venue, that blend of tradition and renewal is essential: it is how a centuries-old figure remains present-tense, ready to meet new audiences in a language they instantly understand. Families tell us they value the warmth and clarity of the performance, the gentle pace that invites participation without overwhelming, and the sense of occasion that comes from seeing Guignol right here, where the character’s roots run deepest. Mon Premier Guignol in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL is not just an introduction to a beloved puppet; it is a living handshake with Lyon’s theatrical heartbeat, presented at a scale that allows every child to feel seen, heard, and part of the story.