There Be Dragons.
Epico the Dragon & Sir Aurelious Jones — Animatronic Dragon Show for Festivals, Family Events & Corporate Entertainment
The Show
Inside every child is a hero, waiting for the call to adventure. Epico answers that call.
Every performance begins the same way — with a legend, a quest, and Sir Aurelious Jones, the most swaggering, big-hearted, hapless knight you'll ever have the misfortune to rely upon. Sir Aurelious and his long-suffering goblin servant whip the crowd into a frenzy, before a Hero is chosen from the audience to undertake three ancient tests and claim the Silver Breastplate.
Then comes the Dragon's Lair. And Epico.
A genuine animatronic dragon — built and performed to extraordinary standard — parts the mists of time. Your Hero must face their fear and rescue Sir Aurelious from certain doom. Along the way, they'll discover that courage isn't about the absence of fear, and that the most powerful force in any adventure is friendship.
Every child who steps into this show steps out changed. Knighted. Transformed. That's not a marketing line — it's what happens, every single time.
The Numbers
Epico is performed in the round over 30 minutes, from a 10m square arena, up to three times daily, to audiences of up to 1,000 people per show. It is one of the most powerful, scalable and logistically proven family entertainment shows available on the UK outdoor arts circuit — consistently delivering standing-ovation results at major festivals and events since 2004.
What People Say
"Epico the Dragon is a rare gem of a street theatre show — hugely accessible to all ages, great fun and excellently performed. Book them now before the last dragon is extinguished."
-Mikey Martins, Artistic Director, Freedom Festival Hull
"Phenomenal and Superb are just two of many superlatives. From two extremely professional guys with imagination and drive come two outstanding characters. A tour de force in quality entertainment that made me laugh until tears were rolling down my cheeks. A truly wonderful and amazing act that I would recommend without reservation."
- Rob Butler, Managing Director, Historical Promotions Event Management
"Creature Encounters were an absolute joy to work with. Their magical dragon performance was greatly enjoyed by both children and adults alike. We would work with them again without hesitation."
- Philip Oldershaw, Marketing Manager, Barking and Dagenham Catering Services
"From our feedback, it is clear Epico was the highlight of the day."
- Tracy Whitham, Chairman, Sting in the Tale Festival
International Pedigree
Epico has performed across the UK and internationally, including an acclaimed co-production with SKET Productions for Sumarecon Mall Serpong in Jakarta, Indonesia. The expanded production featured a full-size castle stage set, dancing courtiers, a pantomime villain and a princess — performed three times daily in Indonesian and English, attracting audiences of up to 3,000 per show. The production was reported across national media and contracted to return the following year.
Previous clients include Freedom Festival Hull, Greenbelt Festival, Cornbury Festival, Nottingham City Council, Liverpool City Council, The Quays Shopping Centre, and many more.
Perfect For
Epico is the headline act for family festivals, outdoor arts events, shopping centre activations, literary festivals, community events, and any occasion that calls for genuine spectacle. The show suits any event that wants to put children at the centre of the experience — not as passive audience members, but as the hero of the story.
Epico has performed for audiences ranging from a few hundred to several thousand. Whether you're programming a single weekend slot or a multi-week residency, the show is built to deliver, repeatedly, at scale.
Booking Information
Performers: 3 (dragon puppeteer, knight & goblin performers)
Show format: 30 minutes, in the round, up to 3 shows per day
Arena size: 10m x 13m minimum
Audience capacity: Up to 1,000 per show
Hotel: accommodation plus full breakfast required for three performers
Parking: free space for high-top long wheel-base van
Available:UK-wide and internationally
Tech Spec: RAMS and PLI available on request
To check availability or discuss your event, use the enquiry button in the bottom right corner. We're happy to advise on routes, scheduling and how best to deploy the act across your site.
International Excess Baggage Details
Minimum x 4 Performers required to travel
x 4 Flight Cases @ 82 x 45 x 34cm
23kg + 23kg + 23kg + 23kg
x 1 Ski bag @ 155cm long
18kg
x 7 Flight cases @ 100 x 66 x 55cm
30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg + 30kg
Total: 320kg - 12 pieces
Creature Encounters are designers, makers and performers of extraordinary puppet experiences, based in Birmingham. Established in 2004, we have delivered world-class animatronic street theatre across the UK and internationally, including Estonia, Kuwait, Indonesia, Singapore, Monaco, Russia and beyond.