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Theatre in Lyon
Theatre in Lyon
Lyon has a large number of theatres ranging from tiny "cafés-théâtres" to big municipal institutions. You can enjoy any type of show from comedy to classical drama to avant-garde productions.
Théâtre des Célestins, Place des Célestins (M: Bellecour), ☎ +33 4 72 77 40 00, . The historical theatre, in a beautiful 19th century building by Gaspard André, recently refurbished. Serious programme. �
Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse, place Joannès Ambre (M: Hénon), ☎ +33 4 78 27 90 42, . 'The other' theatre, with a more avant-garde programme. �
TNP, 8 place Lazare Goujon, Villeurbanne (M: Gratte-Ciel), ☎ +33 4 78 03 30 00, . Jean Vilar's spirit of 'popular theatre' lives on in the historically left-wing Villeurbanne. � .
Théâtre Tête d'Or, 60 avenue du Maréchal de Saxe (B: C3-Saxe-Lafayette / T: Saxe-Préfecture / M: Place Guichard), ☎ +33 4 78 62 96 73, . This is the only theatre in Lyon showing popular comedies in the Parisian "boulevard" style. �
There are also a number of small independent theatres. Check out Les Ateliers, Espace 44, Théâtre des Clochards Célestes.
"Café-théâtre" is a very nice way to spend an evening with a show (usually comedy), drinks and food. Here is a small selection:
Complexe du Rire, 7 rue des Capucins (M: Hôtel de Ville), ☎ +33 4 78 27 23 59, . Two rooms and talented young comedians. �
Espace Gerson, 1 place Gerson (B: C3-Gare St Paul), ☎ +33 4 78 27 96 99, . �
The 200-year-old Guignol is a very famous character of puppet theatre. This irreverent canut who frequently challenges the law in his adventures was created by Laurent Mourguet, a canut himself, in 1808. The main side characters in Guignol shows are his wife Madelon, his Beaujolais-drinking friend Gnafron and the policeman, who always ends up being ridiculous. It was only in the 1950s that Guignol became a children's favourite. Nowadays, a few theatres perpetuate the tradition for children and adults.
Théâtre le Guignol de Lyon (Compagnie des Zonzons), 2 rue Louis Carrand (B: C3-Gare St Paul), ☎ +33 4 78 28 92 57, . The largest Guignol theatre, showing original creations for children and adults. €9, child under 15 €7. �
Véritable Guignol du Vieux Lyon et du Parc, place de Guignol, Parc de la Tête d'Or (M: Masséna / B: C1-several stops around the park), ☎ +33 4 78 28 60 41, . W, Sa Sun, bank and school holidays 3PM, 4PM, 5PM, 6PM. Especially intended for children, this outdoor theatre is conveniently located within the park, near the lake and the zoo. �
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