Here's a few behind the scenes photos to whet your appetite...
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April 03, 2013
The Memory Dealer
Mayfest is coming! It's nearly time again for Bristol's annual celebration of contemporary theatre. And making its Bristol debut as one of this years' events is the show which I have spent the last few months working on the installation and set design for; 'The Memory Dealer', directed by the brilliant Rik Lander. The show will be running the weekend of 24th-26th May - if you're in the city, come lose yourself in the mem-head subculture that is taking over the city's underground...
Tickets go on sale 22nd April and you can book them >here<
Here's a few behind the scenes photos to whet your appetite...
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Here's a few behind the scenes photos to whet your appetite...
March 13, 2013
A Fantastic Fear of Everything, Animation Sequence
Allow me to present to you the tale of two hedgehog brothers as they journey through insanity to rediscover the meaning of family. Narrated by Simon Pegg. Designed, built, animated, shot and edited in Bristol x
December 19, 2012
The Wayfarer
I was super stoked recently to work with my good friend and brilliant performance artist China Blue Fish on her new theatre show, 'The Wayfarer'. I made a large, rustic antlered headdress to be worn by actor Danny Balla during the Wayfarer's ritual dance - here it is in action!
The Wayfarer is running all this week, 17th - Sat 22nd Dec, at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, starting at 8pm. Go see it!
The Wayfarer is running all this week, 17th - Sat 22nd Dec, at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, starting at 8pm. Go see it!
October 20, 2012
hedgehogs, serial killers and underpants
A Fantastic Fear of Everything is available to own on DVD and Blu-Ray from Monday! A chilling tale of hedgehogs, serial killers and underpants certain to be the perfect entertainment to snuggle up with under the blankets during this, the month of shadows and secrets.
Pre-order yours by clicking this link.
Pre-order yours by clicking this link.
October 15, 2012
October 12, 2012
goodbye summer sun // new costume pieces!
amazing photos courtesy of joe-clarke.com
So, I've been up to a few things this summer...
As some may already know, when I'm not making things, drawing or writing, among other occupations I'm also a professional stilt walker. Which is why summer often finds me in a field, being a lot taller than usual and dressed as something ridiculous whilst surrounded by thousands of people.
First up on our festival circuit this year was Sunrise, which turned out to be the mud apocalypse so sadly no stilting there, but as my first muddy festival it was certainly... an experience. And I don't mean a bad one! Though bringing a pair of wellies might have helped me out a bit, rather than enduring the, erm, lovely damp feeling of trench foot in a pair of second hand walking boots I immediately spent a fiver on as soon as I slid my way on site. But trifles such as appropriate footwear and keeping vertical were no problem for these two legendary loons who showed everyone how it's supposed to be done:
Next, I was very excited to be at Secret Garden Party for the first time, which fully lived up to the hype. I was blown away by the sheer enormity of the creativity and effort that goes into making the site installations and the whole experience so special. Friday and Saturday were still no shows for us peg stilters, due to the lingering mud, but come Sunday the prevailing sunshine had given the ground a slightly firmer, yet rubber-like density, so it was off to join the New Orleans-stylee voodoo parade and finally have a stilt boogie.
Nozstock was a fun little adventure into the heart of Herefordshire with the Pariah Circus crew....a sweet, chilled out kind of festival, with a more family-orientated vibe...
by the way - I kicked ass at Stilt Pong, hosted by Kings of Ping. I think it's my new favourite game! Also, check out the bearded dude posing effortlessly in the background with a can of red stripe:
So, I've been up to a few things this summer...
As some may already know, when I'm not making things, drawing or writing, among other occupations I'm also a professional stilt walker. Which is why summer often finds me in a field, being a lot taller than usual and dressed as something ridiculous whilst surrounded by thousands of people.
First up on our festival circuit this year was Sunrise, which turned out to be the mud apocalypse so sadly no stilting there, but as my first muddy festival it was certainly... an experience. And I don't mean a bad one! Though bringing a pair of wellies might have helped me out a bit, rather than enduring the, erm, lovely damp feeling of trench foot in a pair of second hand walking boots I immediately spent a fiver on as soon as I slid my way on site. But trifles such as appropriate footwear and keeping vertical were no problem for these two legendary loons who showed everyone how it's supposed to be done:
Next, I was very excited to be at Secret Garden Party for the first time, which fully lived up to the hype. I was blown away by the sheer enormity of the creativity and effort that goes into making the site installations and the whole experience so special. Friday and Saturday were still no shows for us peg stilters, due to the lingering mud, but come Sunday the prevailing sunshine had given the ground a slightly firmer, yet rubber-like density, so it was off to join the New Orleans-stylee voodoo parade and finally have a stilt boogie.
Nozstock was a fun little adventure into the heart of Herefordshire with the Pariah Circus crew....a sweet, chilled out kind of festival, with a more family-orientated vibe...
....and after much anticipation, BOOMTOWN FAIR happened - the craziest, biggest, most upside-down inside-out festival I've experienced yet. My last time there was two years ago; unfortunately culminating in driving myself to hospital afterwards with chronic asthmatic problems (a long time coming really - don't smoke, kids! Assmar sucks!). Hence, I was really looking forward to being able to enjoy it this year. Finally, we were blessed with four days of beautiful sunshine too! And the cherry on top would probably have to be witnessing the fiery awesomeness of the three-legged arachnid Arcadia stage in action. The Arcadia crew put on the most incredible shows - if you get the chance to see one, don't miss it.
I was also excited to proudly unveil the new crow-inspired feather mohawk I made especially for the summer performances.
I love wearing this piece, it's big, showy and totally rockin!
More crow inspired-costume pieces to come.
by the way - I kicked ass at Stilt Pong, hosted by Kings of Ping. I think it's my new favourite game! Also, check out the bearded dude posing effortlessly in the background with a can of red stripe:
August 31, 2012
SEE NO EVIL 2012
My review of the recent graffiti/music spectacular that is SEE NO EVIL 2012 in Bristol is now available to read online at the Fear of Fiction website, feat. My Bad Sister, Arsequake, Prince Fatty and Buggsy.
What an amazing event; showcasing such a wide range of homegrown talent and cramming it all into one massive street party! It's a great example of one of the many creative happenings and forward community thinking in Bristol that make me very proud to be a south west girl. Yes indeed.
Read all about it by clicking >HERE< x
photos by joe-clarke.com
August 16, 2012
SEE NO EVIL 2012 preview
Here's a link to a little preview piece I wrote for Fear of Fiction mag for the upcoming, rather exciting SEE NO EVIL graffiti/music takeover in Bristol this weekend. Hope you can make it, this is gonna be BIG x
June 12, 2012
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
A Fantastic Fear of Everything finally had its general release on Friday 8th!
We're excited to hear that the animation we made is getting a good mention in the reviews - go see my nightmare-giving hedgehogs!
Here's an interview with co-directors Chris Hopewell and Crispian Mills, talking about the film and working with each other.
We're excited to hear that the animation we made is getting a good mention in the reviews - go see my nightmare-giving hedgehogs!
Here's an interview with co-directors Chris Hopewell and Crispian Mills, talking about the film and working with each other.
June 01, 2012
Bear Moves // Just Jack
Check out this nice little promo video the lovely gals and guys at Bear Moves have put together, featuring myself and others from our circus crew, for the recent Just Jack night at Motion, Bristol. You can catch us performing more stilts shenanigans in the UK this summer at Sunrise Festival, Secret Garden Party, Nozstock, Boomtown Fair and Shambala. See you in a (sunny) field soon! x
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m07sbskX5Cs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m07sbskX5Cs
May 18, 2012
Sunday Brunch, Channel 4
Just heard the news that our Tree Man music vid for Admiral Fallow, which I worked on the costume for, is being shown this Sunday at 10am on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. Keep your eyes peeled! x
May 13, 2012
Fantastic Fear
I'm back in Bristol after the cast and crew screening of A Fantastic Fear of Everything in London yesterday. Great to meet some of the London crew and hang out with my Collision family - feeling slightly worse for wear today, but still pretty stoked on the high of seeing my animated hedgehog puppet creations on the big screen and watching my name roll in the credits...! Don't let the Y fronts on the poster scare you, go see it! A Fantastic Fear of Everything opens June 8th in UK cinemas.
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