Gnafron vs Guignol

Gnafron is a companion of Guignol in the traditional puppet theatre of Lyon, France. He is commonly portrayed as a cobbler with a strong attachment to wine, and his character belongs to the working-class comic world surrounding Guignol. Gnafron was developed in the early nineteenth century within the theatre created by Laurent Mourguet, where hand puppets, topical dialogue, and Lyonnais speech sha...

Guignol is the main character in a form of puppet theater originating from Lyon, France, created by Laurent Mourguet around 1808. The character was designed as a working-class silk weaver, representing the Lyonnais common people, with a distinctive appearance including three braids of hair at the back of his head. The Guignol performances traditionally address social issues and political satire th...