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

Welcome to SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL

From our intimate stage at SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, we are proud to present Mon Premier Guignol, a joyous invitation into the living tradition that Lyon has cherished for generations. As a house dedicated to the art born in our city, we curate performances that place children and their grown-ups at the heart of the experience, and this production does exactly that. The show’s playful tempo, quick-witted banter, and irresistible physical comedy give first-time spectators a front-row introduction to Guignol, Gnafron, Madelon, and the delightful mischief that defines their world. Our stage team has tuned the lighting, sound, and sightlines for young audiences, ensuring that reactions ripple from the front row to the back with warmth and laughter. Expect agile puppetry, live rhythm and sound effects, and a tempo that keeps little eyes sparkling without overwhelming them. Mon Premier Guignol is conceived for discovery: it is a first meeting with a cultural icon, a doorway to the imagination, and a chance for families to share a local treasure together in the unique atmosphere of our second room.

Artistic momentum on our stage

The company animating Mon Premier Guignol continues to nurture a vibrant creative pulse this season, and we are delighted to host their evolving craft inside SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL. While honoring the classic repertoire, the team refreshes its staging with crisp rhythms, hand-painted décors, and finely tuned voices that carry the humor to every corner of the room. Their recent work has emphasized clarity for younger spectators—sharper cues, playful call-and-response, and a choreographic sense of movement that keeps the story lucid and lively. In parallel with their performances here in Lyon, the artists have been active in family matinees and educational encounters across the city’s cultural network, reaffirming Guignol’s role as a living, shared heritage. For our audience, that momentum translates into a performance both rooted and current: jokes born of tradition land with sparkling timing, and the characters’ warm humanity—so distinctly Lyonnais—feels close enough to touch. We value the company’s craft not just for its virtuosity at the bridges and strings, but for the finesse with which it invites children to participate, react, and discover the theatre as a space of wonder and kindness.

Inside SALLE 2 - THEATRE MAISON DE GUIGNOL, the experience is designed with care from the moment you step in. The room’s scale draws attention to the subtlety of the puppets’ gestures, and our stage configuration keeps the action clear even for the smallest spectators. Parents will appreciate a running time calibrated for young attention spans, along with sequences that balance laughter, suspense, and gentle surprises. The humor plays in French, yet the expressive movement, music, and rhythm speak to all, making Mon Premier Guignol accessible to families, school groups, and curious visitors alike. As a team, we prioritize comfort: considered sound levels, warm lighting palettes, and transitions that let children follow the story with ease. We recommend arriving a little early to find your seats and soak up the atmosphere of Théâtre Maison de Guignol, where the past converses with the present at each performance. Hosting this production in our second room allows us to foster an immediate complicity between artists and audience—a closeness that belongs to puppet theatre at its best, and that has made our Lyon address a beloved rendezvous for first-time spectators discovering the magic of Guignol.