Representing a perfect blend of eloquence, toadying and humour, THE Master of Ceremonies will step outside his role as Mr Loyal on Cirque de Demain and temporarily eschew all those gala evenings he enjoys, in order to serve as the ringleader of this thrilling championship.

Calixte, the greatest French orator of the 21st century, has been training every night for many weeks in front of his mirror to perfect his hidden passion for the hobbyhorse. Neighing, double harness race, dainty step dance, choreographies worthy of the Olympics, nothing will stop him from being in peak form on 29 September.

With his tact and legendary gift of the gab, he will bring the best out of every hobbyhorse, enhancing the competition with the famous and inimitable ‘Nigremont touch’!