PROFESSIONAL AND BESPOKE, FIRE and pyrotechnic PERFORMANCE
Profile
I am a fire and pyrotechnic performance specialist working within live events, TV and international touring shows. I am highly experienced in Health & Safety, Management and Logistics.
For the past six years I have worked repeatedly with brands such as Top Gear and The Gadget Show as well as completing one off performances for Skoda, Hard Rock and ITV. I would describe myself as a hybrid; Able to manage complicated logistics from behind the scenes, as well as, walk out and perform in front of 60,000 people in sold out stadiums. My unique experience of ‘both sides of the camera’ allows me a greater understanding of production requirements.
Experience
Self Managed Entertainer, London 1999-Present
I worked as a commercial dancer for the first part of my performing career and moved into Fire performing, stilt walking and angle grinding. I quickly realized my love for fire and continued to develop a host of fire skills. I have now moved into Pyrotechnics and special effects for both my own performances and also within the TV industry.
- Choreographing bespoke shows
- Creation of Risk Assessments
- Developing shows and creating specialized equipment
- Designing and Tailoring costumes
- Adhering to strict project budgets
- Organizing and supplying entertainment for events
- Arranging and coordinating flights, hotels and logistics
Certified Pyro-technician and Supervisor, Live FX 2015-Present
- Strictly Come Dancing
- The Voice
- Children in Need
- Lip Sync Battle
FEATURED SHOWS
Fall Out Boy, Leed & Reading Festival Headline Act 2016
Teaming up with my flaming sisters The Fuel Girls, I was the choreographer and creative on this show. Given full reign to create a bespoke show for FOB with 8 Fire,Pyrotechnic and aerial artists. It was a visual feast and I loved dealing with the American creatives and also combating the Health & Safety requirements here in the UK to allow us to put on a flaming spectacular.
- Choreography – Management – Performance
Top Gear Live, World Tour 2009-2016
I am the lead Fire and LED Performer in the touring show. We perform in Arenas and Stadiums all over the world. I also help with future creations and stunt ideas for the show.
- Ireland & UK - Netherlands –Norway – Denmark – Sweden – Finland – Czech Republic - Australia – Russia – South Africa – Poland Stadium – New Zealand - Germany
The Gadget Show Live, NEC & Exel London 2011-2015
I had a team of 3 – 5 specialist artists and dancers working on the show. Adapting to the needs of the production.
- Choreography – Management – Performance
Get Your Act Together, Finalists, ITV Studios – Blackfire Girls 2014-2015
A celebrity challenge show, the mentor must teach the celebrity their performance skill and then incorporate them into a group performance. We won our Heat and became Finalists.
- Celebrity Fire & SFX Performance Trainer & Mentor
- Choreographer & Performer
The Liverpool Equestrian Show, Echo Arena - Blackfire Girls 2015
We were brought in to add drama and theatre to the event. Working alongside Opera singers and the amazing Stunt Rider Clemence Faivre and her horse Gotan. A challenging show, working with a live animal with limited rehearsal time before the event but a fantastic outcome!
- Choreographer & Performer
- Safety and logistics manager
Hard Rock Café, London & Europe 2009-present
I have supplied and created bespoke stilt walkers and fire performances for various events. Including Hard Rock Calling & Their Annual Pinktober Ball at The Grosvenor House.
Other KEY bookings:
- The Quatar Tennis Open, Closing ceremony 2016
- The London Olympia Horse Show 2015
- Baku European Games, Opening Ceremony 2015
- Kempinski Hotel, Seychelles, Private events 2014-2015
- The F1 Grand Prix Ball, The Hurlingham Club 2015
- The British Museum, Corporate Event 2015
- Monte Carlo Rally Ball 2015
- Geneva Supercross Live 2014-2015
- Masters of Dirt, European Tour – Fuel Girls 2012 - present
- The Photography Show, NEC 2014
- ITV’s Splash – Fire performance 2014
- Cannes Film Festival, Bespoke show 2013
- Paul O-Grady Live – Fire performance with Bob Hoskins & Paul O’Grady 2010
- Tiesto - Meet Tour – LG Arena 2010
- Commonwealth Games, Closing Ceremony, Delhi 2010
- Miss Ireland Live Final, Dublin 2010
- X-Factor, TV Series 2009
- Zee TV Awards, Malaysia & London 2007-2008
- CSE Forces Entertainment, tour of war zones, Afghanistan- Iraq-Bosnia-Falklands 2006-2011
OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- UK Full Clean Driving License and car
- Emergency First Aid at work Qualified
- ASP Certified (Association of stage pyrotechnics)
- Public Liability Insurance £10,000,000
- Professional Seamstress/ Costumier
- Creating Risk Assessments and Method Statements