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 families and first‑time theatergoers for Mon Premier Guignol, a joyful initiation into Lyon’s beloved puppet tradition. From our vantage point backstage and front of house, we see the spark in children’s eyes as they meet Guignol, Madelon, and Gnafron—icons born in our city’s popular culture and still as quick‑witted and generous as ever. The production is tailored for young audiences without diluting the spirited satire and nimble rhythm that define this art. In our intimate SALLE 2, the proximity to the stage turns every giggle, gasp, and call‑and‑response into a shared ritual; little hands wave to the characters, and the characters answer back. The staging harnesses classic hand‑puppet technique, crisp cues, and brisk scene changes to keep the tempo buoyant. Wooden décor, bright fabrics, and the unmistakable cadence of Lyonnais humor situate the story within a living heritage, while the performers shape each moment with musical timing, deft manipulation, and the heartfelt mischief that makes Mon Premier Guignol the perfect first step into theater.

As a venue dedicated to nurturing this repertory, we also witness the ongoing artistic life surrounding the show: the troupe continues to refine gestures, voices, and comic timing, keeping each performance fresh while honoring time‑tested traditions. The team’s current work deepens audience interaction—sharpening call‑and‑response sequences, clarifying moral beats, and polishing transitions so that children can follow every twist without losing momentum. The artists’ atelier practice remains central: costumes are mended with care, props are refreshed, and subtle updates to lighting and sound underscore the puppeteers’ craft without overshadowing it. This season, the performers lean into contemporary resonances—friendship, fairness, and community spirit—threading them through the tapestry of slapstick chases, clever reversals, and Guignol’s famed resourcefulness. From our side, SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL supports this evolution with attentive stage management and an environment calibrated for comfort: just‑right seating sightlines for smaller spectators, a stage height that invites focus without intimidation, and a foyer prepared to ease families into the experience. Together, these elements sustain an artistically vibrant cycle in which each performance of Mon Premier Guignol becomes both tradition and discovery.

Your family’s first theater memory, crafted in SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

What audiences feel here is more than nostalgia; it is the immediacy of live play. We watch children learn the code of the room—when to shout “Attention!”, when to clap, when to hold their breath—and see parents rediscover the pleasure of a story told with hands, wood, and voice. Mon Premier Guignol respects short attention spans without lowering ambition: scenes are brisk, the humor is clean yet layered, and each beat lands with clarity. The puppeteers’ expressive diction ensures that jokes sparkle for adults while remaining accessible to little ones, and the choreography of entrances and exits delivers the crisp comic precision that keeps the whole house laughing together. Our technical team tends to the invisible details—quiet ventilation, soft pre‑show ambience, cue‑to‑cue finesse—so that the spotlight remains on the characters and the audience’s imagination. In SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, the city’s history is not behind glass; it speaks, sings, and trades repartee with the crowd. That is the essence of our current artistic momentum: a living repertoire, shared in the present tense, where Mon Premier Guignol becomes a rite of passage and a vibrant sign that Lyon’s puppet heart beats strongly—right here, where every seat is close to the magic.