FIRE
Katie is a fully insured fire performance specialist and using a range of fire equipment can perform both ambient style or high impact stage fire shows. Katie carries additional fire insurance to cover large scale fire shows and can also provide remote operated cold sparks machines to really create a striking finale to a show. Special FX including Vulcanes, handheld flamethrowers, angle grinding and pyros are available.
Katie can perform fire solo, duo, trio or with her troupe of fire performers- the more performers involved the greater the variation in equipment and the bigger the show production value can be.
LED equipment is usually brought as a backup option on all fire bookings in case of adverse weather, or venue restrictions which were unexpected.
Fire Info and FAQs:
Solo Fire: perfect for a solo show or ambient fire set Katie has a wide range of fire equipment and skills suitable for all requirements with enough equipment for a 25-30 minute ambient set before the need to refuel.
Katie's fire skills include:
-fire eating,
-body burning,
-fire poi,
-folding fans and Russian fans,
-fire sword and twin short swords,
-fire palms,
-double ended torch or Levi stick,
-fire staff,
-hollow torches,
-wearables- fire spurs, fire crown
-angle grinding on belt or guitar,
-vulcanes,
-fire sun,
-fire hoop,
-boom poi/pyro poi
-hand held flame thrower.
Katie has a range of fire costumes suited for all occasions from classy and elegant to rock and roll.
Fire Duo: along with the above equipment the duo act will benefit from additional skills and equipment the secondary performer specialises in, duo acts also feature choreographed sequences and have a greater sense of flow.
Fire Troupe: The fire troupe (made up of 3-5 mixed gender performers) brings a full fire production to the stage. Showcasing the specialist skills of multiple performers, timed and choreographed to create a seamless and exciting fire show these numbers are visually exciting and high impact. They utilise a full range of props and can even include fire illusions bringing a more dramatic feel to the show. The fire troupe can also be used for ambient performance settings spreading the team out across larger sites to ensure entertainment is spread evenly.
Fire FAQs:
What safety protocols do you provide?
A: Katie and her troupe provide fire extinguishers, safety fire blankets and fire buckets for hot equipment at every performance, all equipment is checked prior to fuelling before each performance.Fuel is stored securely.
What safety protocols do we need to supply?
A: ideally a designated performance area clearly marked off from the public. This can be done with barriers, signage or a combination of both. If sets are not continuous performers may need a suitable space for storing their equipment and fuels away from public access. Any other safety methods required by your venue can be arranged on site. Fo indoor shows the fire/smoke alarm should be isolated during and for a short time after the performance. All fire bookings require a designated performance area 3m away from the public.
What does a fire risk assessment involve?
A: The fire risk assessment is done in two parts, the first part will be provided by Katie after receiving your venue and event information. This will be emailed to you to send to your venue. On site Katie will carry out another risk assessment- if the initial one requires updating another brief edit will be done on site and emailed prior to beginning the fire performance. If the provided space is unsuitable then another area shall be suggested or alternative act offered.
Is the whole troupe insured for fire performance?
A: yes- the whole troupe carry PLI for fire performance. Insurance is covered upto £10 million with First Act.
Can we have a go?
A: unfortunately not on this one. This would invalidate our insurance.
Is it hot?
A: Contrary to surprisingly popular belief the fire is indeed hot. There is no such thing as 'cold fire'. When performing for younger audiences we do advise a safety warning be issued.
How do you not get burned?
A: we are very careful and professionally trained performers- in the event of a burn a burns kit is always carried and injuries to performers is outlined in the risk assessment. Provided the risk assesment is adhered to the chance of performers being burned is extremely low.
What happens if it rains?
A: Katie has a rule that "if guests will stand in it, she will perform in it"... if there is sideways rain the guests won't want to be standing in it rendering performance wasted. Heavy rain also causes ignition issues. In the event of adverse weather- wind, rain, below 0 celsius if an indoor fire performance is not possible then LED performance will be offered instead.
Do you use petrol?
A: No. Petrol is explosive which is why safety is key at petrol pumps. A range of specialist dry powders and fuels are used along with gerbs, paraffin, lamp oil and gas.
Do you fire breathe?
A: Katie does not fire breathe. It is extremely harmful to the body and high risk, but other troupe members do and breathing can be included on request.
