Internationally recognized artistic director, designer and director of shows. He has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as SHAKIRA, Jean Paul GAULTIER, Jean-Michel JARRE, Emeli SANDÉ, Arturo BRACHETTI, Typh BARROW, Alicia KEYS and Katy PERRY.
His education and career began in the world of Cinema, Advertising and Television, including the studios of the Regional Television of his hometown (Notélé), this extraordinary and multi-media creative has imported an almost cinematographic style: his shows are designed as 360° immersions and dives into an oversized film set where actors, special effects, soundtracks, choreographies, acrobatic feats, stunts and pyrotechnics emerge…
Luc PETIT has, among other things, staged the DISNEY CINEMA PARADE in Paris, the opening ceremony of EUROFOOT 2000 in Brussels and the inauguration of the ALTIRA HOTEL in Macau in the presence of the actor CHOW Yun-fat, for the one who has called upon his talent for many years: Franco DRAGONE, famous in particular for his creations for CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, the Celine DION show in Las Vegas and the show THE HOUSE OF DANCING WATER in Macau.
His creations also include a sumptuous Indian wedding in Venice with guest stars SHAKIRA and GOTAN PROJECT, or the show DISCOVERY OF A NEW WORLD in Harbin, China for WANDA GROUP. He also manages the casting of STORY OF A FORT LEGACY OF A NATION in Abu Dhabi.
He has carried out projects for NESPRESSO, BNP PARIBAS FORTIS, PROXIMUS, ORANGE, THALYS and BESIX. He designed two events for AMWAY China, incorporating video mapping, water fountains, big magic acts and performances. In collaboration with FILMMASTER EVENTS, and under the artistic direction of Marco BALICH, he imagined a show in Ukraine on a floating stage in the centre of a lake. Subsequently, he organised an incredible aquatic show for TELENET with high-flying divers. Luc PETIT also brought the legendary Cinecittà studios back to life by presenting a Roman parade in the fabulous film sets and a dinner show in which the singers Emeli SANDÉ and Alicia KEYS took part. In Lebanon and Florence, he orchestrated large receptions enhanced by the presence of Puff DADDY and Katy PERRY.
Very active in Belgium, he imagined and produced the festivities of the opening ceremony of Mons 2015 – European Capital of Culture and a sound and light show in Bastogne, as part of the commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, for which he received, with Tempora, the Trophy for Exceptional Event in Cannes. In June 2015, he staged INFERNO, the opening show of the Bicentenary of the legendary Battle of Waterloo, an impressive show performed on a stage with an opening of 170 m emerging in the middle of wheat fields and bringing together 300 re-enactors, around fifty horses and 250 artists. At the EuBEA 2015 festival in Seville, these Bicentenary events won 8 Awards including that of the best European event, that of the best cultural event and that of the best artistic director. At the Ferme d’Hougoumont, Luc PETIT created the scenography of a multimedia room and brought the battle between Napoleon and Wellington back to life through projections on three huge mobile bas-reliefs.
With Michel TEHEUX, he created the non-profit organization LES NOCTURNALES, which develops heritage operas aimed at highlighting architectural gems anchored in the collective memory. The NOËL DES CATHÉDRALES tour and now LES FÉERIES DE BELOEIL are some illustrations of his imagination. In December 2019, the non-profit organization put together the fabulous show LES ROUTES DE LA LIBERTÉ to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. This show was awarded the Gold Elephant Awards in the Education category and the Silver Elephant Awards in the Best Cultural Event category by the Bea World Festival 2020 Jury.
Luc PETIT has also created urban operas, such as the famous DÉCROCHER LA LUNE, whose sixth edition won the Thea award for best exceptional event in Los Angeles. He stages the underground video mapping show ORIGIN at the Han caves and parades, one dedicated to Jean Paul GAULTIER in Montreal, under the artistic direction of Danielle ROY. Together, they ensured the artistic management of the outdoor component and street arts of the JUST FOR LAUGH FESTIVAL for several years.
Luc PETIT and his team also conceptualized a musical comedy inspired by the story of PETER PAN, mixing dance, singing, acrobatics, lighting effects and videos: the largest video mapping show for arenas that continued its flight with a world tour and was acclaimed by several hundred thousand spectators in Europe, but also in Dubai, Doha, Singapore and Taipei.
Luc PETIT accompanied by an international team successfully designed and produced a unique permanent show in Qingdao – China. Called the QING SHOW, it is inspired by the popular Chinese legend of the Eight Immortals. This show was hosted in a specially built custom-made theater.
A true magician of the performing arts, Luc PETIT combines all the disciplines and the most innovative technical means in order to present, at each show, surprising atmospheres, but always in the service of his personal and human artistic approach.
In recent years
Luc PETIT co-signed the scenography of the exhibition The Little Prince Among Men and staged the Folkloriales of Namur and Bastogne, as well as the open-air shows: Little Red Riding Hood and Pinocchio in the sumptuous setting of the Beloeil park.
In August 2022, the Tournai director takes over the Parc du Château de Belœil, with the show “Pinocchio”. A revisit of the famous tale by Carlo Collodi, with more than 60 actors, 9 scenes, spread over more than a kilometer of route. A show of 40 performances for a total of more than 17,000 spectators.
In September 2022, the director Luc Petit was rewarded for his work in restoring heritage by the Walloon Federal Government, which elevated him to the title of Knight of Walloon Merit during the 2022 Wallonia celebrations.
The end of 2022 and the dawn of 2023 will once again see the tour of “Christmas of the Cathedrals”. This time, two shows will be presented simultaneously: “The Fight of the Angels” and “The Christmas Hourglass”. This tour will notably pass through the cities of Lille, Brussels and Namur.
In March 2023, Luc Petit offered a new show in the city of Liège: “The Carnival of the Animals”. With Luc Petit as director and comedian Bruno Coppens as scriptwriter, this show demonstrates a technical challenge: the suspension of a giant mirror allowing the reflection of images projected on the ground. This show brings together more than 20 dancers and 130 costumes as well as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège – co-producer of the show.
To celebrate the 800th anniversary of the presentation of the Charter of Freedoms, Luc Petit is staging the folklore of the city of Wavre: “The Game of Jean and Alice”. Through a mapping created for the event, more than 400 volunteers and artists are bringing this show to life on Place Cardinal Mercier.
The summer of 2023 marks the return of the annual show at the Château de Belœil. This time, Luc Petit is staging his vision of the tale of “Peter Pan”. A multidisciplinary, hour-and-a-half-long traveling show, it brings together more than a hundred artists and 23,000 spectators in 57 performances.
“La Nuit des Dragons”, produced by Avant Que L’Ombre ASBL, took spectators on a journey into the fiery and legendary world of dragons at the Château de Rixensart.
The year 2023 was also closed by the Christmas tour of the Cathedrals. This time, Luc Petit’s new creation, “L’Arche de Noël” was performed in the cathedrals and churches of 3 Belgian cities: the Saint-Martin Church in Arlon, the Saint-Paul Cathedral in Liège and the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai.
The beginning of 2024 was marked by the grand return of the Carnival of the Animals, this time at the Cirque Royal in Brussels from March 7 to 10.
On July 6, 2024, in collaboration with the Belval Fund, he staged the multidisciplinary show Métal Sonore as part of the Fête des Hauts Fourneaux in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Luc Petit staged Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days at the Château de Beloeil. From July 25, 2024 to August 18, 2024, more than 100 artists, volunteers and technicians worked to bring this story to life. 26,000 visitors attended this show in more than 70 performances.
The fall period was marked by the show “Le Secret des Dragons” in Tournai with nearly 3 weeks of performances, but also by the return of the Carnival of the Animals which was performed, this time, at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Charleroi. 4 performances were performed in one weekend.
The month of December was marked by the participation of Luc Petit in the staging of the show “Texas Aggies: Into The Battlefield” in tribute to the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. This took place at the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne and required the deployment of hundreds of volunteers, artists and technicians.
To close the year 2024 and start the year 2025, Luc Petit staged two shows simultaneously: Le Petit Prince de Noël and Le Combat Céleste. The first was performed in Liège, Namur, Tournai and Arlon; the second was performed in Huy and Ath. A total of 54 performances were performed for Le Petit Prince and 21 for Le Combat Céleste.
Member of the TEA
Founded in 1991, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international non-profit association representing the world’s leading creators, developers, designers and producers of themed entertainment. It has 1,300 members from theme parks, water parks, museums, zoos, casinos, retailers and resorts.
“Our passionate team dedicates its energy to developing experiences that integrate magic and emotional surprises.”
Creativity at 360°
Aimed at both the private and public sectors, Luc PETIT’s productions are deployed across a wide range of artistic projects: public or corporate shows, inaugurations, parades, heritage and urban operas, fashion shows, product launches, exhibition design, etc.
Each time, the concept, development, message and form emanate from an original, tailor-made creative starting point.
Each show is thus an original creation intended to leave the public with a strong image, revisiting a historical fact in its setting, magnifying a heritage, illustrating the values dear to the client.
LUC PETIT, Show Developer
Able to mobilize an exceptional network of acts and performers among the best international artists, Luc PETIT and his teams design and produce stagings all over the world.
Luc PETIT works, among others, within the framework of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) which associates the main creators, designers and producers of themed entertainment in the world: amusement parks, water parks, museums, zoos, casinos, distributors and hotel complexes.
