Peeping Tom

What Peeping Tom does

Peeping Tom is a Belgian dance theatre company founded in 1999 by Gabriela Carrizo (Italian-Argentine) and Franck Chartier (French), headquartered in Brussels. The company develops a signature theatrical language that fuses dance, theatre, and opera through a hyperrealist aesthetic, in which familiar settings (gardens, living rooms, basements, trailers, retirement homes, ships) are then broken open to create unstable, psychologically charged universes. Its portfolio spans two trilogies (Le Jardin/Le Salon/Le Sous Sol, 2002-2007; Vader/Moeder/Kind, 2014-2019), NDT co-creations (The Missing Door, The Lost Room, The Hidden Floor, Triptych, Diptych, La Ruta), the opera Dido & Aeneas (2021) with Le Concert d'Astrée, the 2023 work S 62° 58' W 60° 39', the 2022 Oiwa collaboration with Ballet National de Marseille, the touring production Chroniques, and the upcoming Carmen at the Salzburg Festival in 2026.

The company distributes and monetizes its work through co-production arrangements with leading international dance theaters, opera houses, and festivals (Opéra National de Paris, Theater Basel, Grand Théâtre de Genève, Barbican, Biennale de la Danse Lyon, La Villette, Théâtre du Rond-Point, Salzburg Festival), which contribute production financing in exchange for premiere rights and touring slots. Recurring structural subsidies from the Flemish Government (Vlaamse Overheid) provide operational continuity, supplemented by Belgian federal Tax Shelter financing for international co-productions. Secondary revenue streams include studio rental at the 282 m2 Peeping Tom Studio in Brussels, workshops and masterclasses (e.g., Embodied Characters masterclass at 325 EUR per participant), and a free digital archive on the NumeriDanse platform launched in 2025. The company operates with a lean team of 17 employees and tours globally across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.

Name

Peeping Tom

Legal name

Peeping Tom

Website

https://peepingtom.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peeping Tom is a Brussels-based Belgian dance theatre company, founded in 1999, that creates and internationally tours hyperrealist dance theatre productions for leading opera houses, dance theaters, and festivals across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Performance Fees and Co-production Revenue: Revenue generated through co-production arrangements with international theaters and opera houses, where partner institutions contribute to production costs in exchange for performance rights and premiere scheduling.
2. Public Subsidies: Structural subsidies from the Flemish Government provide operational funding, ensuring artistic continuity.
3. Studio Rental: The 282 m2 multifunctional Peeping Tom Studio in Brussels is available for external artists and organisations as rehearsal space, shooting locations, and event space.
4. Workshop and Masterclass Fees: Workshops conducted during tours in collaboration with local theaters, schools, and organizations, as well as at their Brussels studio.
5. Tax Shelter Financing: Productions created with support of the Tax Shelter of the Belgian Federal Government, providing tax-efficient financing for international coproductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Peeping Tom is a Belgian dance theatre company that creates, co-produces, and internationally tours original dance theatre productions combining dance, theatre, and opera. Founded in 1999 by Gabriela Carrizo and Franck Chartier, the company develops new works through co-production partnerships with leading dance institutions and opera houses worldwide, then tours them globally. Beyond productions, it offers workshops and masterclasses, rental of its 282 m2 Brussels studio, and academic access to its video archives.

Product overview

Peeping Tom is a Belgian dance theatre company offering a portfolio of productions and services. The core offerings include dance theatre productions ranging from early trilogies (Le Jardin, Le Salon, Le Sous Sol) to recent works (Dido & Aeneas, S 62° 58', W 60° 39', Chroniques, Carmen), created by founders Gabriela Carrizo and Franck Chartier. The company provides workshops and masterclasses, studio rental facilities in Brussels, an education program with archive access, and digital content through NumeriDanse. Productions include both in-house works and collaborations with partners like Nederlands Dans Theater, Ballet National de Marseille, and Grand Théâtre de Genève.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Peeping Tom Studio: Multifunctional creative space in Brussels, home to Peeping Tom, Not Standing and Faso Danse Théâtre. Laboratory for imagination, rehearsals, workshops, artistic research and special events.

Products and services

• Carmen A theatre production scheduled for performance at the Salzburg Festival in 2026.
• Chroniques A Peeping Tom production featured in the tour calendar with performances across European venues including Barcelona, Copenhagen, Luxembourg, Paris, and others through 2026.
• S 62° 58', W 60° 39' A 2023 production set on a wrecked sailboat in the Arctic waters of Deception Island, exploring themes of survival, trauma, and the relationship between performers and director Franck Chartier.
• Triptych: The missing door, The lost room and The hidden floor A reimagined trilogy combining three short pieces created between 2013–2017 with Nederlands Dans Theater, featuring characters wandering through a ship in settings including a salon with unopenable doors, a cabin, and an abandoned restaurant.
• Diptych: The missing door and The lost room A two-part production combining adaptations of pieces created by Gabriela Carrizo and Franck Chartier with Nederlands Dans Theater, set in spaces where characters cannot escape.
• Dido & Aeneas Peeping Tom's first opera (2021), a collaboration with Emmanuelle Haïm's Le Concert d'Astrée and Grand Théâtre de Genève, based on Henry Purcell's 1688 opera, uniting the company's performers with a baroque orchestra and choir.
• La Ruta A short performance directed by Gabriela Carrizo for Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT 1), premiered in 2022, exploring the collective unconscious of a public road.
• Oiwa A duet collaboration between Peeping Tom and Ballet National de Marseille, directed by Franck Chartier in 2022, part of the Roommates program.
• Vader (Father) A production set in a retirement home, part of the Vader/Moeder/Kind trilogy exploring family situations and the dark side of individuals.
• Moeder (Mother) Part of the Vader/Moeder/Kind trilogy exploring themes of family and ageing.
• Kind (Child) Third part of the Vader/Moeder/Kind trilogy exploring family dynamics and the ageing theme.
• Le Jardin First part of the initial trilogy (2002), set in a garden hyperrealist setting.
• Le Salon Second part of the initial trilogy (2004), set in a living room hyperrealist setting.
• Le Sous Sol Third part of the initial trilogy (2007), set in a basement hyperrealist setting.
• 32 rue Vandenbranden Production set in two static caravans in a snow-covered landscape (2009).
• A Louer A production featuring two static caravans in a snow-covered landscape.
• La Visita A production featuring hyperrealist aesthetics exploring family dynamics.
• Workshops and Masterclasses Regular workshops and masterclasses offered during tours or at Peeping Tom's Brussels studio, covering theatricality, character development, movement, and performance techniques, conducted in collaboration with theaters, schools, and other organizations.
• Peeping Tom Studio Rental Rental of the 282 m2 multifunctional Peeping Tom Studio in Brussels, available as rehearsal space, shooting location, and event space for external artists and organisations. The studio features a floating dance floor, windows on both sides, and adjustable lighting, and is housed in the historical Gosset Building by art-déco architect Adrien Blomme.
• Education Program and Video Archive Access Access to Peeping Tom's video archives for academic research purposes, allowing students and researchers to study the company's body of work as part of their academic curriculum.
• NumeriDanse Online Archive Free online archive of Peeping Tom's recorded performances, released in collaboration with NumeriDanse as part of the company's 25th anniversary celebrations in 2025, featuring works from 2007–2023 released on a monthly basis.
• Third Act (Documentary Film) A documentary film by Mieke Struyve and Lotte Stoops about ageing, caring, and being cared for, featuring elderly local citizens performing with Peeping Tom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of international touring and production
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• NumeriDanseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Leading platform for dance on screen providing free online archive access to Peeping Tom's recorded performances in 2025. Monthly releases from May-December 2025.
• Grand Théâtre de GenèvecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-producer and premiere venue for Dido & Aeneas (2021), Peeping Tom's first opera. The production united Peeping Tom's performers with Emmanuelle Haïm's Le Concert d'Astrée ensemble.
• Le Concert d'AstréecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Musical ensemble led by Emmanuelle Haïm that collaborated on Dido & Aeneas opera, providing orchestra and choir for the production.
• Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT 1)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Ongoing collaboration since 2013 for creation of The Missing Door (2013), The Land (2015), The Lost Room (2015), The Hidden Floor (2017), 31 Rue Vandenbranden (2018), Triptych and Diptych adaptations (2020), La Ruta (2022). Core partnership for expanding the company's repertoire through joint creation with NDT's dancers.
• Vlaamse Overheid (Flemish Government)coreOthersPeeping Tom is structurally subsidized by the Flemish Government, providing foundational operational funding for the company's artistic activities.
• Opéra National de ParismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Diptych and Triptych. Major European dance institution providing production support and performance venues.
• Opéra de LillemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Dido & Aeneas, Diptych, and Triptych productions.
• Les Théâtres de la Ville de LuxembourgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Dido & Aeneas and Chroniques productions.
• Tanz KölnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Diptych and Triptych. German dance company providing production support.
• Théâtre National Wallonie-BruxellesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Diptych and Triptych. Belgian national theatre providing venue and production support.
• KVS - Koninklijke Vlaamse SchouwburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for S 62° 58', W 60° 39' and home venue. Belgian national theatre in Brussels providing production and venue support.
• Biennale de la Danse LyonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for S 62° 58', W 60° 39'. Premier French dance festival providing premiere venue.
• The BarbicanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for S 62° 58', W 60° 39'. Major UK arts center providing venue and production support.
• Teatros del Canal MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for S 62° 58', W 60° 39'. Major Spanish performing arts center.
• Teatre Nacional de CatalunyamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for S 62° 58', W 60° 39'. Major Catalan theatre providing venue for Chroniques (2026).
• Ballet National de MarseillemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst collaboration with Peeping Tom for Oiwa (2022), part of the Roommates program. Ongoing collaboration for Chroniques.
• Tax Shelter of the Belgian Federal GovernmentcoreOthersTax-efficient financing mechanism supporting international co-productions. Productions created with Tax Shelter support include Triptych, Diptych, S 62° 58', W 60° 39', and Dido & Aeneas.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DV8 Physical Theatre: British dance theatre company creating physically distinctive, narrative-driven work touring internationally. Closely comparable in scale (small core team), artistic ambition, and audience positioning in the curated contemporary dance theatre market.
• Hofesh Shechter Company: UK-registered dance theatre company with a distinctive choreographic voice, regularly presenting at Sadler's Wells and major international houses. Comparable as a small, founder-led dance theatre company with a strong global touring circuit.
• Sasha Waltz & Guests: Berlin-based dance company working at the intersection of dance, opera, and visual installation. Directly comparable to Peeping Tom in its cross-genre ambition (notably opera collaborations) and international touring model.
• Ballet Preljocaj: French contemporary ballet company producing ambitious new work and major international co-productions. Comparable in operating model — a small core team producing high-budget productions with co-production partners across Europe.
• Compagnie Maguy Marin: French contemporary dance company with a signature choreographic style and strong international festival presence. Comparable as a long-established European auteur-driven dance company operating at the highest curatorial level.
• Ultima Vez: Belgian contemporary dance company founded by Wim Vandekeybus, sharing a Belgian base, auteur-driven identity, and international touring circuit with Peeping Tom. A natural domestic peer in the Flemish/Belgian dance ecosystem.
• Ballet National de Marseille: French contemporary dance company that has co-produced Oiwa and Chroniques with Peeping Tom as part of the Roommates program. Comparable as an institution-based contemporary dance company producing ambitious international work.
• Akram Khan Company: UK-based dance theatre company known for genre-blending productions touring the same international venues (Sadler's Wells, Barbican, festivals). Directly comparable as a small, auteur-driven dance theatre ensemble with global reach and signature visual language.
• Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT): Premier Dutch contemporary dance company and Peeping Tom's longest-running core collaborator since 2013, jointly creating The Missing Door, The Lost Room, The Hidden Floor, Triptych, Diptych, and La Ruta. Highly comparable in scale, repertoire, and global touring footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Sadler's Wells: London's leading dance presenting house, where Peeping Tom has performed and won Olivier Awards. Functions as a venue/presenter rather than a creator, but is a critical institutional counterparty shaping the same contemporary dance market Peeping Tom serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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