Bessemer and the Plague Doctors

Light up your event with Bessemer and the Dragon Plague Doctors, two puppeteers that keep her fiery breath under control and nose out what Bessemer’s searching for.

Images and performers comprising

1 x Bessemer the Dragon performer-operator
2 x Plague Doctor performers
Costumes and technical constituents for fire
Transport (1 vehicle)

Number and duration of performance sets

10 to 30 minutes each

Technical requirements

Free parking for 1 Transit-Luton van
Dressing area and Bessemer safe-set up area
Dressing area guarded whilst show running
Stewarding of Bessemer for fire breathing (minimum 4 x stewards)

Theme

Dragon
Mythical beasts
Fire
Technology
Hallowe’en
Folklore and legend

Most suitable for

Outdoor: day-time show
Carnival, parades, festivals, parties, stage shows
Family-friendly
Community events
Corporate events

The show can be adapted for

An illuminated night-time event
An indoor venue (high ceilings only; without fire)

Notice period for booking

One month notice usually required

Designer

Character-puppet – Tony Mason
Costumes – Gordon Banks

Combinations with other work

Complement with Toni the fire bat, another of our astonishing fire breathing character-puppets
Add a troupe of 5-10 of The Devils for a thrilling street show
Add 6-20 drummers to create an exciting, immersive atmosphere

Got the perfect occasion for a fire-breathing dragon?

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