A monumental show at the crossroads of reality and imagination. For Reaching for the Moon, lighting becomes a central element of the storytelling. It structures the space, supports movement, and amplifies every emotion. On a grand scale, it shapes powerful visual tableaux while maintaining the essential precision required in service of the performers. Our work on this project consisted of designing a lighting language capable of engaging in dialogue with the architecture, volumes, and scenography. Every atmosphere, every contrast, every transition was conceived to immerse the audience and enhance the show’s impact. Between visual power and finesse of execution, light fully contributes to the experience: it guides the eye, sets the pace of the narrative, and helps create moments that feel suspended in time. A project where technique gives way to emotion, giving the audience the feeling of coming close to the impossible.
As part of the inauguration of the Les Bastions shopping center in Tournai, we participated in the design and lighting operation of the show created by Luc Petit for the VO Event agency. Presented before several thousand spectators, the event combined choreographic performances, high diving, juggling, and pyrotechnic effects in a large-scale stage setup. We developed a lighting approach aimed at structuring the space, supporting the narrative, and enhancing the visual impact of the different sequences, while ensuring optimal visibility in a complex outdoor environment. Our work was integrated in close collaboration with the artistic and technical teams (FX, pyrotechnics, stage), involving precise synchronization and constant adaptation to live constraints. We operated the lighting system under demanding event conditions, with a high level of responsiveness, precision, and reliability.
As part of this exceptional international private event conceived by Luc Petit, we participated in the design and lighting operation for one of two evenings deployed in iconic locations throughout Florence. The first evening was held at the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio, featuring an immersive dinner designed in collaboration with Charles Kaisin, integrating performances and visual installations within a prestigious heritage environment. The second night took place at the Teatro della Pergola, with a stage design combining projection mapping, aerial performances, practical effects, and visual interventions, in a multidisciplinary approach delivered by international teams. We developed a lighting design adapted to highly contrasting contexts, working on architectural enhancement, performance visibility, and coherent integration with media and effects. Our work was part of a complex technical ecosystem, requiring close coordination and precise synchronization with the various artistic and technical departments. We provided lighting operation in a high-demand event context, with particular attention to precision, visual coherence, and execution quality.
The Great Bell no longer rings. What a tragedy for the Bell Ringer, whose mission is to announce the arrival of Christmas. He must absolutely find a solution as quickly as possible to save Christmas. The adventure takes you, alongside the Bell Ringer, to meet unusual and mysterious characters who draw you into a wild journey in search of the sound of the Christmas Bell. Between music boxes, automatons, and chimes, Luc PETIT and Michel TEHEUX take audiences into a magical audiovisual spiral full of poetry. Magic, illusions, humour, and dance—everything is staged brilliantly to delight the eyes and ears. An odyssey filled with hope that immerses the audience in the innocence of childhood, guided by the graceful clatter of Christmas’s celestial percussion.
First collaboration for creation and lighting programming
For this first creative adventure alongside Luc Petit, I had the opportunity to shape the luminous world that accompanies The Christmas Bell Ringers. From the very first discussions, the aim was to find the right emotion—the colour that tells a story, the sparkle that highlights a gesture, or the shadow that leaves room for mystery. My work took shape as an exploration: how can light resonate with the rhythm of the music? How can the artists be wrapped in a warm, festive, or magical aura depending on the scenes? Each moment was conceived as a small story in itself, a fragment of magic to be revealed with delicacy. The lighting programming was carried out in the same spirit of sensitivity and precision. Cue after cue, I sought to create a visual breathing space—transitions that go unnoticed yet are felt, and lighting accents that support emotions without ever imposing them. Working with the artistic and technical teams made it possible to weave a true dialogue between the director’s intentions, the performers’ energy, and the poetry that light can offer. This collaboration gave me a space where creativity could be fully expressed, in the service of the sense of wonder that is so characteristic of Luc Petit’s worlds. For me, this first shared experience marks the beginning of a joint artistic journey, fuelled by inspiration, attentive listening, and a shared desire: to bring magic to life.
As part of the Christmas of Cathedrals tour, we participated in the lighting design and operation of this creation, directed by Luc Petit and based on an original text by Michel Teheux. Deployed within exceptional heritage sites, the show adopts an immersive approach where light interacts with the architecture, revealing the volumes, materials, and unique perspectives of each cathedral. We developed a lighting concept focused on creating atmospheres, highlighting the built environment, and sensitively accompanying the narrative, striking a balance between sobriety, precision, and visual impact. Our involvement required precise adaptation to each location, taking into account technical constraints, monumental scales, and specific architectural features, while ensuring consistency and clarity from one site to another. We managed the lighting operation throughout the entire tour, maintaining a high level of precision, reproducibility, and respect for the environments.
Position: Light designer and operator Artistic Director and Staging: Luc PETIT Texts: Michel TEHEUX Production: Nocturnales ASBL
