AIDAN RING/
TORNAIDO
Aidan Ring is a highly skilled Fire Performer and Storyteller based in Ireland. He is the Creator of Firebytes, a Fire Performance Showcase series and platform for emerging artists. He has performed and worked at festivals and arts events around the world from EJC in Poland to Boom Festival in Portugal. His work has been supported by the Arts Council, Culture Ireland, South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council. He is a Freelance Artist and has several frequent collaborators such as Fire & Circus Performers, Burning Circus and Rogu.
He has also performed alongside Rogu, a world-renowned Fire Performance company. Rogú is known for its spectacular fire shows that combine technical circus skills, choreography, dance, mask work, and theatre with stunning visuals, original soundtracks, and custom lighting design. He has recently performed with Rogu at FIAV international Arts Festival in Colombia.
Closer to home, he assembles and leads Fire Performance and Firekeeping teams regularly at festivals like Fuinneamh, Bealtaine Fire Festival and Electric Picnic.
Rogú is a collective of multi-skilled circus performers who create bespoke fire and pyrotechnic theatre shows for festivals, events, and special occasions. They offer a range of captivating performances, including large-scale fire shows, walkabout acts, and tailored performances for specific events.
Gallery Photo Credits:
Photo 9: Scott Dagg
Projects
Fire Performance and Irish Mythological Storytelling
Aidan Ring offers a unique performance experience that blends the captivating art of fire performance with the rich tapestry of Irish mythology. Drawing from ancient tales and legends, Aidan weaves mesmerizing narratives through dynamic fire manipulation, creating an immersive and unforgettable spectacle. Some of the stories Aidan brings to life include:
Cuchulainn and Ferdia at the Ford: A tragic tale of two heroes and friends forced to fight to the death in a poignant exploration of loyalty, duty, and fate.
Boann & Dagda: A captivating myth exploring the creation of the River Boyne, showcasing the power of the divine and the enduring connection between humans and the natural world.
The Battles of Moytura: An epic saga depicting the struggle between the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Formorians, highlighting themes of light versus darkness, knowledge versus ignorance, and the enduring battle for freedom.
Practical Information
Firestorm
Three of Ireland’s most skilled fire performers present ROGU’s most popular production for all ages, FIRESTORM. A family show that isn’t just for children but has something for everyone.This spectacularly entertaining fire show has been enjoyed by families around the world from Ireland to Taiwan.
With inspiration from classic science fiction cult movie scenes and the desire to break the mould of the “classic” fire show formula. The performers bring the audience on a reality bending journey that goes from spectacular to poetic to ridiculous and back again.