Alexandra Malter
Alexandra Malter is a Belgian circus artist specializing in hula hoop, recognized for her technical precision and distinctive visual universe. Coming from a fourth-generation European circus family, she grew up within this heritage while developing her own artistic identity at the crossroads of tradition and contemporary circus.
At the age of 19, she signed her first international contract in Australia, marking the beginning of a global career within high-level productions. Since then, she has performed in variety theatres, festivals, contemporary circus shows, major events and television productions across Europe and beyond. Her work is distinguished by a refined aesthetic, a strong stage presence and a constant search for balance between virtuosity and storytelling.
She has collaborated with numerous international companies and has received several awards, including the Silver Prize at the European Youth Circus Festival in Wiesbaden in 2022, as well as distinctions at the Salieri International Circus Festival and the Circus Princess Festival.
Bobby Roy
Bobby Roy is the Artistic Director of the Natraaj Ballet Company, based in Belgium. Through his work, he aims to introduce audiences to cultures from around the world through dance.
Currently, he develops creations with his company inspired by Indian mythology and traditional storytelling, bringing them to life through dance and acting in performances across Europe and internationally.
In addition to directing the company, Bobby Roy is also a dancer and choreographer. His artistic vision focuses on sharing stories, emotions and universes rooted in great cultural traditions.
In The Jungle Book presented at the Château de Beloeil, he performs the role of Mowgli.
Artem Sherstobitov
“Balance on Sticks” is an innovative and completely original solo balancing act created and performed by the artist. Awarded the Special Innovation Prize at the Salieri Festival in Italy and the Bronze Medal at the Saint-Paul-lès-Dax Festival in France, the act stands out for its unique approach, unlike anything else in the circus world.
On stage, the artist assembles sticks to build a perfectly balanced structure sustained solely by the pressure of his own body weight. On this fragile construction, he performs a series of technical feats and balancing figures.
Each stick symbolizes an emotion through its color. The protagonist first learns to discover them, then to master them together. By controlling his emotions, he reaches a higher level of balance and harmony… leaving the essential question suspended: can human beings achieve perfect balance, as only the divine seems capable of doing?
David Notebaert
Actor, singer, director and writer… David Notebaert wears many hats. An unconventional singer, he released two albums and collaborated extensively on the Belgian music scene of the 1990s.
After travelling across France with a puppet theatre show (El Circo Radio Pinzani), he joined the Magic Land Théâtre, where he learned the many facets of theatrical creation, working as set designer, assistant director, actor and director. For more than 20 years, he has performed on stage while also creating street performance modules, exploring cabaret, boulevard theatre, burlesque and vaudeville.
He has already collaborated on several productions by Luc Petit, including Le Jeu de Jean et Alice, Le Secret des Dragonsand Alice in Wonderland.
Steve Corbisier
A self-taught magician from the Ath region, Steve Corbisier has been passionate about theatre and magic since the age of ten. He began taking classes in both disciplines in Tournai and Ath before continuing his training in Brussels with a group of friends.
Throughout his journey, he met experienced magicians who supported him and shared their knowledge and experience. He eventually specialized in close-up and theatrical magic.
He now performs both on stage and in street festivals such as Avignon, Aurillac and Namur, while also working with event agencies for private and public events. Audiences may also have seen him in Luc Petit’s productions Around the World in 80 Days and Alice in Wonderland.
Stéphanie Henno
Actress, performer, dancer and director, Stéphanie Henno is a young artist driven by a deep desire to tell stories. Fascinated by fairy tales from an early age, she brings archetypal characters to life with passion and humour.
In 2020, after five years studying Romance languages, she pursued her stage career by joining the Cours Florent in Brussels, later continuing her training at the Michael Chekhov Studio. She has appeared in around ten short films.
In 2021, she featured in Season 5 of La Guerre des Trônes, a documentary series produced by France 5. In 2022, she performed in Adamas, the first production of the Luxembourg-based company Théâtre de Gardes. Recently, she has collaborated with magician Maxime Mandrake in his show Révélation. She is currently writing her first show for young audiences.
Kévin Ecobecq
Having fallen into theatre at a young age, Kévin Ecobecq, a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, is now an actor, improviser, dramaturg and director. He has performed notably at the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville and at the Théâtre Royal des Galeries.
Known for his humorous and offbeat theatrical style, he has directed around twenty amateur and professional productions. A member of Studio Impro for 17 years, he recently joined the Belgian Professional Improvisation League.
He also appears on YouTube in On Va Spoiler, where he humorously summarizes cult films. Kévin has already taken part in Luc Petit’s productions Around the World in 80 Days, Alice in Wonderland and Le Secret des Dragons.
Max Stofkooper
Max began dancing at the age of nine at the Artendance school (formerly Temps Danse Jazz). The following year, he joined a children’s dance company with which he performed in several countries, including France, Spain, Italy and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
After completing a choreographic humanities program, he continued his training at Bruno Vandelli’s school in Cannes, specializing in jazz and contemporary dance. Since then, he has worked with various choreographers on shows, events and musicals, including Notre Dame de Paris, touring worldwide in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, China, Taiwan and Switzerland.
In recent years, Max has expanded his practice to include aerial disciplines such as sway pole, vertical dance and bungee.
Camille Catoire
Professionally trained in dance and singing at the Lucia Marthas Institute for Performing Arts (Netherlands), Camille graduated in 2021 as both a performer and a teacher of jazz, contemporary and classical dance.
She has collaborated with renowned choreographers such as Lloyd Culbreath (Bob Fosse Legacy, New York), Shirley Esseboom (Nederlands Dans Theater) and Antonio Najarro (Ballet Nacional de España). She also develops her own choreographic projects in the Netherlands.
Since 2022, she has been teaching at the Ballet du Hainaut, where she also serves as co-director and choreographs numerous projects for the company.
She has recently participated in several creations by Luc Petit: as a dancer in Le Secret des Dragons and Alice in Wonderland, and as assistant director for La Symphonie des Étoiles and Les Ailes de la Rose.
Anaïs Duthie
Anaïs is truly a stage woman. Whether theatre or stand-up, any format is an opportunity as long as there is an audience. She has been performing in theatre for many years with various companies in the western Hainaut region. Her artistic journey also led her to stand-up comedy, guided by her vibrant and “solar” energy.
She shares her passion enthusiastically with the residents of La Pommeraie through the theatre workshop she has been leading for over ten years. She offers them a stage where they can express themselves, have fun and experience the joy of performance. Her troupe regularly performs at La Pommeraie as well as on tour.
Since 2023, she has been bringing around thirty residents to perform in the park of the Château de Beloeil, in productions such as Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. For Anaïs and her actors, theatre is more than an art form — it is a way of living and sharing.
Orphea Gorski
A passionate dancer for more than 30 years, Orphea built a competitive career between 2002 and 2011 in ballroom, funky and contemporary dance.
Five-time Belgian champion in salsa, Latin and standard dances, she represented Belgium on five occasions at the World Championships and twice at the European Championships.
She performed alongside Franck Michael at the Olympia before taking on the leading dancer role and choreography duties in the musical La Guerre 14/18, On s’en souvient, which toured for four years.
After training in France at a world-champion dance school, she chose to fully dedicate herself to her dance school, Team Dance Forever, becoming fully independent in 2016.
Last year, she portrayed Alice in Luc Petit’s latest production.
Meeting Your Guides
Discover the actors who will accompany you throughout your journey across the park of the Château de Beloeil. As true guides of this expedition into the heart of the jungle, they will lead you from one scene to another like a timeless voyage. Follow their steps and let yourself be carried into the adventure… the jungle opens its paths to you.
Eric Lenz
An amateur actor since his studies in leisure and tourism, Eric gradually turned towards the field of disability support. First as an educator, then as a service manager. Passionate about cinema, he creates short films with the beneficiaries of La Pommeraie.
Since 2023, he has collaborated with Les Nocturnales in productions at the Château de Beloeil. Pirate in Peter Pan, Chinese Emperor in Around the World… he brings with him residents and professionals from La Pommeraie who perform on stage, build sets and above all experience a powerful human and artistic adventure.
Eric lives his profession with passion, just as he lives theatre. Managing an institution or performing on stage ultimately share similarities: the world must remain a great “comedy”, where seriousness and joy coexist.
As Alphonse Allais said: “People who never laugh are not serious people.”
Cédric Barbay
A stage artist for children for more than 15 years, Cédric Barbay rose to national attention as a semi-finalist in Belgium’s Got Talent in 2012. Since then, he has been performing balloon modelling shows across Belgium, presenting his production Wawhou, where humour, magic and balloon artistry combine to create joyful experiences for young audiences.
Also known for his burlesque street performances, he has taken part in several of Luc Petit’s productions at Beloeil, including Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Around the World in 80 Days and Alice in Wonderland.
In addition to his stage work, he manages an event company specializing in children’s entertainment, offering family day activities, shows, inflatable structures and a board game store.
Aurélien Milcamps
An actor since 2017, Aurélien Milcamps trained in the Stanislavski method with Beatriz Flores Silva from 2017 to 2021. He then continued his development by refining his practice of the Chekhov method between 2021 and 2025.
Following his initial training, he founded a training space for actors, the Dojo d’Acting, designed to help performers remain active between projects.
Alongside his stage work, he has appeared in several short films and smaller roles in feature films and television series, while progressively developing his skills in directing actors.
Together with a cinematographer and a director, he founded a collective that produced three short films in 2020. He has also taken part in numerous acting workshops led by Boris Rabey, Cloe Xhauflaire, Maïa Descamps and Marcel Gonzalez.
He later joined the theatre production Guantanamo as an actor, which ran for twelve performances, and also took on its stage direction.
Florent Simon
Actor, pedagogue and director, Florent Simon graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Mons in 2013. Originally from Tournai, he actively contributes to the city’s artistic life through various projects.
Since 2013, he has been teaching theatre, declamation, improvisation and eloquence, while continuing his acting career and directing projects such as the opening show of the Tournai Carnival and youth productions focusing on the duty of remembrance.
With a strong background dating back to childhood, he moves effortlessly between classical text performance and improvisation. Particularly passionate about working with young audiences, he creates interactive and playful shows. Constantly evolving, he navigates between pedagogy, poetry and artistic creation.
Meeting the Artistic Groups
La Pommeraie
La Pommeraie is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the reorientation of life trajectories for individuals experiencing acute or chronic crises, guiding them towards social reintegration, autonomy, inclusion and citizenship.
As part of Luc Petit’s socio-cultural partnership initiatives, the participation of La Pommeraie residents in the show adds a deeply human dimension to the performances. This unique collaboration places people at the heart of the creative process.
Natraaj Ballet
Natraaj Ballet is a professional dance company based in Belgium, founded in 2025 by Tiphanie Moulin and Bobby Roy.
The company aims to provide young artists from around the world with opportunities to train, develop and perform, supporting their transition into the professional dance world.
Its repertoire is deliberately diverse, spanning classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, Bollywood and traditional Indian dance forms. The company presents its productions both in Europe and internationally.
Natraaj Ballet will take part in the creation of The Jungle Book presented at the Château de Beloeil.
Team Dance Forever
Based in Leuze, this dance school welcomes both beginners and advanced students. It offers a wide range of disciplines including contemporary dance, funky styles, ballroom dance, hip-hop and more, allowing each student to explore their artistic universe and develop their technique.
The program also includes two advanced training tracks for students wishing to pursue a more demanding artistic path. These students will take part in The Jungle Book.
The school has previously collaborated on major productions such as Alice in Wonderland and Around the World in 80 Days.
Le Ballet du Hainaut
Founded in 1981, the Ballet du Hainaut school, directed by Olivia Bertrand and Camille Catoire, is a reference centre for dance in Tournai. It trains versatile dancers through a passionate teaching team and a wide diversity of styles including classical, modern jazz, contemporary, afro, urban, neoclassical and floorwork.
Open to all ages and levels, the school also engages in external artistic collaborations, including with Luc Petit for Le Secret des Dragons and Alice in Wonderland.
In this spirit, the Ballet du Hainaut Company develops original creations blending jazz, contemporary and ethnic styles. Its dancers are highly versatile and trained in multiple techniques, performing in both traditional and unconventional venues.
Les Vaillantines
This dance school based in Ath offers classes and artistic workshops for children from the age of three. The Maison des Vaillantines is a former primary school whose classrooms have been transformed into creative spaces dedicated to dance, theatre, music, visual arts, relaxation and play.
The attic houses thousands of costumes used for the creation of performances, much to the delight of the children.
Students have already had the opportunity to take part in several productions staged by Luc Petit in the park of the Château de Beloeil, gaining valuable stage experience in an exceptional heritage setting.
Les Dégivrés
Beloeil, July 2023.
A group of friends found themselves almost by chance on stage as pirates in Peter Pan, directed by Luc Petit. The experience left a lasting impression. The following year, they continued the adventure with Around the World in 80 Days, followed by La Nuit des Dragons in Tournai.
With each production, strong bonds developed with the artists and the Les Nocturnales team. In July 2025, they returned to Beloeil for Alice in Wonderland, around a château transformed into a fantastical kingdom.
Passionate, curious and always ready to embark on a new artistic journey, they also take part in various street performances. Proudly amateur yet deeply committed performers, they now appear as a group of five under the name “Les Dégivrés” — a playful nod to their roots in Ath and their free-spirited enthusiasm.