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

Mon Premier Guignol at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

From our intimate stage at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL in Lyon, we are delighted to welcome families and first-time theatergoers to Mon Premier Guignol, a bright, playful introduction to the city’s beloved marionette hero. Our venue’s second room is designed for closeness and clarity: children see every gesture, hear every inflection, and feel every laugh ripple through the room. The handcrafted set pieces, the warm lighting, and the pocket-sized proscenium create a gentle scale where imagination expands and attention is rewarded. As a house that safeguards the living tradition of Guignol, we host this program to give young audiences their first encounter with a character who embodies Lyon’s wit, resilience, and good humor. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the easy rhythm of a performance built for small ears and big curiosity; children respond to the direct address, the rhythmic play, and the joyful invitation to join the story without ever losing the thread.

A living tradition, freshly staged for today’s families

Mon Premier Guignol highlights the essence of the repertoire—clear storytelling, nimble puppetry, and the quicksilver timing that makes children erupt in laughter—while our team refreshes the staging with newly painted backdrops, crisp sound cues, and detailed costumes that sparkle under the lights of SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL. Expect to meet the familiar circle around the hero—Gnafron’s good-natured mischief, Madelon’s bright pragmatism, and the ever-watchful gendarme—brought to life through live voices and the quintessential lyonnais technique of glove puppetry. The show is crafted to run at a child-friendly tempo: scenes keep a buoyant pace, surprises are playful rather than overwhelming, and moments of audience participation are built in so that even the youngest spectators feel they are part of the adventure. Our puppeteers lean into the music of the language, the percussive rhythms of the booth, and the visual comedy that needs no translation. Whenever schedules allow, the team adds a brief post-show exchange so children can greet the characters at the front of the stage, transforming the magic they’ve witnessed into a tactile memory.

As a venue that curates family programming year-round, we are proud to place Mon Premier Guignol at the heart of our current season. The artistic team continues to hone the repertoire for modern audiences—retaining the quick repartee and crafty problem-solving that define the hero while polishing the staging for clarity, warmth, and visual detail in our compact room. This year’s calendar favors weekend matinees and school-friendly daytime performances, ensuring that both local families and visiting guests can discover the show at a convenient hour in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL. Alongside performances, our house supports introductory encounters with the art of puppetry—spotlighting the craftsmanship of carved heads, painted scenery, and the agile hands that give characters their unmistakable energy. By hosting Mon Premier Guignol in a room where every seat feels close to the action, we uphold a Lyonnais heritage that thrives on proximity and shared laughter. We invite you to join us, settle into the cozy darkness, and let Guignol, with his unfailing sense of justice and joy, take your family by the hand into the theater universe that began right here in Lyon.