How To Read A Dark Screen

Barnaby Booth

Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.
Anne Frank

How To Read A Dark Screen has a single torch as the only source of light, and there are moments of total darkness. Emphasising the dancer’s movement through silhouettes and shadows; allowing the mind to imagine when you are unable to visually see.

Alice first met Barnaby whilst they were both training at Northern School of Contemporary Dance and they continue to remain dear friends after graduating.

alice performing barnaby booth — Photo by Lizzie Coombes

She was thrilled to work with Barnaby on this project in 2015:

Barnaby’s passion for both creating and lighting design intertwine harmoniously and it was such a joy to collaborate with him and all the dancers involved. My eyes opened to the infinite possibilities of how lighting can mould and completely evolve dance on stage.
Alice Shepperson

performing how to read a dark screen — Photo by Lizzie Coombes

Barnaby Booth

…is an award winning choreographer and lighting designer working in the UK and internationally. He incorporates both dance and lighting in his work to create breath- taking visuals with poignant and dynamic movement quality.