Alice in Wonderland

Catwall Acrobats is a troupe renowned for the excellence and originality of its large-scale acrobatic performances. While their wall trampoline act helped establish their international reputation, the company also stands out in several other spectacular disciplines such as the Russian swing, teeterboard, and many more.

Winners of numerous prestigious awards, including at the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, Catwall Acrobats has performed in over 30 countries, with their acts featured in more than 40 television shows worldwide. They have also appeared in several of Luc Petit’s productions over the years, including Pinocchio (Nuits de Beloeil), Peter Pan (Nuits de Beloeil), and Le Carnaval des Animaux.

Graziella Galán, born on May 17, 1958 in Madrid, is a multidisciplinary Spanish circus artist, known by her stage names “Miss Kay” and “La Farfalla Rossa”. Specializing in acrobatics and trapeze, she is recognized as the first woman in the 20th century to perform the “mosca humana” technique — walking upside down, suspended by her feet, approximately 15 meters above the ground.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated with renowned circuses such as Circo de Ángel Cristo, Circo Raluy, and Circus Roncalli in Germany. In 2022, she was awarded Spain’s Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts.

François Gaudemont is an artist who combines the arts of comedy and singing. Passionate about the world of live performance, he has developed a unique versatility that allows him to shine both on stage in theater and as a singer. With training in both acting and singing, François performs a wide variety of roles and styles, from humorous plays to musicals. His voice and natural charisma allow him to captivate the audience, whether in comedic scenes or more poignant, emotional moments.

Always seeking new challenges, François enjoys pushing the boundaries of his art. Whether on stage or in concert, he loves to touch the hearts of his audience with his sensitivity, humor, and contagious energy. His goal is simple: to deliver a performance where the art of acting and singing meet to create magical moments.

Max began dancing at the age of 9 at the Artendance school (formerly Temps Danse Jazz). The following year, he joined a children’s dance company with which he performed in various countries (France, Spain, Italy, Democratic Republic of the Congo). After completing a curriculum in choreographic humanities, he went on to train at Bruno Vandelli’s school in Cannes to further his skills in jazz and contemporary dance. Since then, he has worked with various choreographers for performances, events, and musicals (such as Notre Dame de Paris) around the world (United Arab Emirates, China, Taiwan, Switzerland, etc.). In recent years, Max has also trained in other aerial disciplines (Sway Pôle, vertical dance, Bungee, etc.).

A self-taught magician from the Athois region,
Passionate about theater and magic since the age of 10, he began taking magic and theater classes in Tournai and Ath, before continuing his learning journey in Brussels with a group of friends. Along the way, he met experienced magicians who supported him and shared their knowledge and experiences.
He then specialized in close-up and theatrical magic.
Afterward, he began performing on stage and in street festivals, such as those in Avignon, Aurillac, and Namur in May. Over time, he worked with several event agencies for private and public events. You may have also seen him in Luc Petit’s Around the World in 80 Days.

Actor, educator, and director, Florent Simon graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Mons in 2013. Originally from Tournai, he is actively involved in the city’s artistic life through various projects. Since 2013, he has been teaching theatre, elocution, improvisation, and public speaking, all while continuing his acting career and directing productions such as the opening show of the Tournai Carnival.

With experience in performing since childhood, he moves effortlessly between the discipline of classical texts and the spontaneity of improvisation. Having worked in street performance, he especially enjoys engaging with young audiences, creating interactive and playful shows. Always on the move, he leaps between teaching, poetry, and artistic creation, tirelessly pursuing new discoveries.

Actress, comedian, dancer, and director, Stéphanie Henno is a young artist who constantly strives to tell stories. Having fallen in love with fairy tales as a child, she brings her archetypes to life with passion and humor. In 2020, after five years of studying Romance languages, she followed her stage dream by enrolling at the Cours Florent in Brussels. She continued her training at the Studio Michaël Chekhov. Stéphanie has appeared in a dozen short films and, in 2021, she filmed in season 5 of La Guerre des Trônes, a documentary series produced by France 5. In 2022, she starred in Adamas, the first creation of the Luxembourg-based company Théâtre de Gardes. Recently, she has been collaborating with magician Maxime Mandrake and joined his show Révélation. She is currently writing her first children’s show.

She joined Luc Petit’s artistic family last October with Le Secret des Dragons.

Anaïs is a woman of the stage. Whether it’s theater or stand-up, she thrives in any format as long as there’s an audience. She has been acting in theater for many years with various troupes in Western Hainaut. Her journey has also led her to stand-up comedy. Her “sunny” energy guides her through the various twists and turns of the entertainment world.

Her passion and energy are passed on with enthusiasm to the residents of La Pommeraie through the Theater Workshop she has been leading for over ten years. She provides them with a stage where they can express themselves, have fun, and share her excitement. Her troupe regularly performs at La Pommeraie and also goes on “tour.” Since 2023, she has taken around thirty residents to the grounds of the Château de Beloeil, tracing the paths of Peter Pan and Around the World… For Anaïs and “her” actors, theater is much more than an art form; it’s a way of life… and of sharing!

Eva Chabart discovered the performing arts as a child.

She first trained in theatre at local academies, then pursued singing and dancing in various schools. In 2021, she landed her first leading role in a TV series and continued with a variety of projects including musicals, podcasts, and short and feature films.

In 2023, after graduating from the academy, she moved to Paris where she was cast as Belle in the show “Beauty and the Beast”, produced by TF1, and joined the Parisian agency Étoile d’Hermès.

You may have already seen her in several shows by Luc Petit, including “Peter Pan” where she played the sparkling Tinker Bell, and “Around the World in 80 Days” where she guided you across the globe as Miss Fix.

La Pommeraie is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to help redirect the life paths of individuals facing acute or chronic crises towards social reintegration, aiming for autonomy, inclusion, and ultimately, citizenship.”
As an active partner in the socio-cultural collaborations initiated by Luc Petit, the involvement of La Pommeraie’s residents in the show brings an even more human dimension to the performances. It is a unique partnership that places people at the heart of the creative process.

Founded in 1981, the École du Ballet du Hainaut, led by Olivia Bertrand and Camille Catoire, is a renowned dance center in Tournai. It trains well-rounded dancers through a passionate teaching team and a wide variety of styles: classical, modern jazz, contemporary, afro, urban, neoclassical, floorwork, and more. Open to all ages and levels, the school also offers external artistic collaborations, such as with Luc Petit for Le Secret des Dragons.

In this dynamic, the Compagnie du Ballet du Hainaut creates original works by blending jazz, contemporary, and ethnic styles. The dancers, trained at the school, are versatile and skilled in multiple techniques. Committed to evolving the image of dance, the company also performs in unconventional venues, such as the rock stage at La Crypte or at various cultural events.