Fireworks!

For Roots Mbili and Sheffield Theatres' production of Never Look Back I wanted an action shot of a teenage soldier. I wanted smoke and sweat, and a costume which hinted at the uniforms worn by African soldiers in WW2. Here are my initial scamps:

Photographer Sebastian Nevols suggested using spark machines to add a bit more of an abstract explosive feel, which I loved. Here's how the photos at Holborn Studios looked:

And here's me and director John Rwothomack trying it out for ourselves:

And the final artwork looks like this!

And finally here's a team photo at the end of the shoot - a really lovely group of people to spend the day with!