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

Welcome to SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

From the heart of our intimate SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are delighted to welcome families, first-time theatergoers, and seasoned lovers of Lyon’s puppet tradition to discover Mon Premier Guignol. On our stage, the timeless spirit born in the city of silk weavers meets contemporary attention to rhythm, clarity, and audience interaction. The show is crafted to be a child’s perfect first encounter with live performance: bright, playful, and irresistibly participative. Our team ensures that every seat offers a clear view of the castelet, allowing young eyes to catch the tiniest expression and every comic rebound. In the hands of our puppeteers, the character of Guignol—heir to the legacy shaped in Lyon by Laurent Mourguet—springs to life with the warmth of live voices, nimble manipulation, and brisk comic timing. Expect laughter, gentle suspense tailored for little ones, and the joyful call-and-response that has defined generations of local family outings to the puppet theater.

Artistic spotlight: the season around Mon Premier Guignol

This season, our programming places Mon Premier Guignol at the center of a welcoming pathway into the arts, with carefully paced performances designed for young audiences yet witty enough to delight accompanying adults. The show emphasizes clarity of storytelling, musical cues that guide attention, and a visual language grounded in bold colors and expressive silhouettes. Our technical crew fine-tunes lighting and sound so that first-time spectators can follow the action with ease, and our front-of-house team pays special attention to the little rituals that make a first visit memorable—from the moment the hall lights dim to the final bow. While honoring the hand-crafted tradition that defines Guignol in Lyon, we foster a living practice: crisp pacing, refreshed comic beats, and a generous space for the audience’s voice. In this spirit, Mon Premier Guignol doesn’t just present a revered character; it invites children to answer, to cheer, and to become an active part of the story unfolding just a few steps away from them.

For us at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, the artistic energy surrounding Mon Premier Guignol is also about accessibility and discovery. The format is compact without ever feeling rushed, which helps young spectators find their rhythm and confidence in the theater environment. Our puppeteers, visible only through their craft, animate a world where quick wit meets kindness; the comic friction that fuels Guignol’s adventures is always resolved with reassurance, making the experience both exciting and safe. We cultivate an atmosphere that families can trust: generous sightlines, attentive ushering, and a convivial pre- and post-show setting that encourages children to talk about what they have seen. As the season unfolds, Mon Premier Guignol continues to draw new audiences into our hall and back again, creating a shared vocabulary of laughter and surprise that belongs as much to today’s families as to the long Lyonnais lineage of puppet theater. Whether you are discovering Guignol for the very first time or returning to pass the tradition on, our stage is ready to welcome you into the adventure.