Alchemy was founded by Lizzie in 2004. She has been a professional entertainer since 1989, when she started her first company, Sacred Flame Fire Theatre. She worked solo as Sacred Flame for five years and then in a duo for seven, developing the concept of Fire Theatre. Sacred Flame was one of the first companies to explore the use of complex story, comedy and pyrotechnics as a framework for circus fireskills. These skills included the innovative fire sword fight, firewheel and double fire devilstick routines. Favourite Sacred Flame characters were Wizard Gormless and Ermintrude the Witch, as well as Robin Hood, Maid Marian and a very silly Sheriff of Nottingham! Sacred Flame also created several large Fire Sculpture projects, alone and in collaboration with other artists. Sacred Flame clients included Warwick Castle, National Garden Festivals and South Norfolk Council.

Alchemy began when Lizzie found the now famous little Dragon sanctuary in the Welsh Marches and fostered her first Dragon, Morris, who proceeded to charm the crowds wherever he went! At this time she was also performing her one-woman drama, "Boudicca!". Since then Alchemy has expanded to include a variety of excellent professional performers on a regular or occasional basis.

Kevin and his red Welsh dragon, Dewi, are usually out and about with us. Kevin started working with Alchemy in 2005. This is his first involvement in professional entertainment, but in life before Alchemy he was always a very silly person...  Neil also joins us on an occasional basis. He is a teacher of drama and dance in schools, with an extensive history in the performing arts. We also encourage voluntary involvement in our work where appropriate, giving a taste of the performing life to youngsters and adults alike.

We have added various delights to our repertoire including storytelling, the dragon procession and the "Dragon Quest" play. We can also offer our Pandemonium walkabout and custom-made Fire Theatre shows. Our clients have included Colchester Museum, Lulworth and Belvoir Castles, various events for CADW, the Welsh Highland Railway, Tewkesbury Medieval Festival and an assortment of local councils.

We aim to provide a cheerful, professional and flexible service, tailored to meet the requirements of each individual event. We love our work and believe that this shines through in our performances and business practice. All Alchemy performers share a passion for the arts, history and the natural world which we hope brings information and inspiration to our audiences...... as well as heaps of fun