Step behind the scenes with Charlie Plaçais, a charismatic and fearless aerialist, whose dedication and pursuit of perfection transform every detail into a spectacular performance. As he joins the creative team of Cabaret Sensually in Paris, Charlie opens up about the show’s creation, introducing the cast, the performers, and the dedicated crew who make it all possible. From rehearsals and rigging to photo shoots and final preparations, we witness the passion and precision that transform vision into spectacle.Continue reading
Collection: Backstage Stories
A Spectacular TV Original Docuseries
Step beyond the spotlight and into the hidden world of live performance with Backstage Stories, the Spectacular TV docuseries that reveals what audiences never see — the tension, artistry, humor, and humanity that bring the stage to life. From intimate dressing rooms to last-minute rehearsals and emotional finales, each episode captures the real lives of artists behind today’s most captivating cirque, cabaret, and variety shows, uncovering the passion, precision, and creative chaos that shape their craft.
Filmed, directed, and produced by Fred Serex
A Dazzling Display of Strength and Balance
Step behind the scenes of Germany’s Palais Landau Dinner Show with Christopher Togni, the Italian equilibrist from Verona. From warm-ups to the final bow, follow him through his extraordinary act as well as his training. Discover how combining weight training and flexibility shaped his unique style, and how he designed a handstand apparatus unlike any other in Europe. Beyond technique, his attention to detail — from costumes he sketches himself to post-show conditioning — reveals the discipline and ingenuity of a complete artist.Continue reading
Sculpted in Motion – The Sensual Art of Eonys
Step behind the curtain with Eonys Goncalvez, the Italian pole acrobat performing at Palais-Landau in Germany. In this episode of Backstage Stories, Eonys shares the creative process behind her pole act, from designing the custom prop with her husband to perfecting strength-based tricks. Discover how she transforms traditional pole dance into a unique, theatrical experience, pushing the limits of acrobatic artistry while captivating audiences with her signature moves.Continue reading
Master of the Perfect Catch
In this episode of Backstage Stories, juggler Rogerio Gonçalves invites us into his world of discipline and passion. Behind the apparent ease of his movements lies a constant pursuit of perfect balance — between power, focus, and grace. Filmed at the Varieté Castello in Thun, Switzerland, Master of the Perfect Catch reveals the journey of a performer for whom every gesture is a work of art — a tribute to precision and the beauty of movement.Continue reading
A Sparkling Voice With No Limits
Step behind the scenes at Cabaret Sensually in Paris and meet Morgane Benzahra — the singer whose voice sets the entire show ablaze. From her warm-up in the dressing room to the final bow, Morgane embodies the true spirit of live cabaret: glamorous, passionate, and unrestrained. Between costume changes, she fills the room with energy, performing alongside dancers and acrobats, blending soulful French melodies with electrifying international hits. Her voice is more than music — it’s the heartbeat of Sensually.Continue reading
Madness in Defying Gravity
Go behind the scenes of Varieté-Gaga at Berlin’s renowned Wintergarten Varieté with aerialist Christophe Gobet as he becomes his fierce alter ego, Chantal. From makeup to spotlight, this episode reveals the artistry and madness behind his daring “Upside Down Walk,” a spectacular act where drag, discipline, and defiance collide in midair.Continue reading
Muscles, Wigs and Wonders
Go behind the scenes of Varieté-Gaga, at Berlin’s legendary Wintergarten Varieté, with aerialist Christophe Gobet. In this first part, follow his journey from multi-character metamorphosis to a daring trapeze duo, witnessing the preparation, focus, and skill that make every performance captivating.Continue reading
