Exodus

How far will a politician go?

Bold, satirical and uncomfortably funny, Exodus explores systematic deception and the indifference to human suffering.

In her bid to become the country’s leader, Home Secretary Asiya Rao prepares to make a major policy announcement that will establish her as the front-runner of the political race. Alongside her cut-throat and calculating advisor Phoebe, she embarks on a publicity stunt starting with a photo shoot by the white cliffs of Dover. But rather than the tide washing her reputation clean, something else washes up…

Exodus, a sharply political farce by Uma Nada–Rajah, was produced by the National Theatre of Scotland in 2022 and directed by Debbie Hannan.

As video designer for this exuberant production, I had great fun creating a world of hyperreal bubblegum pastiche to undercut the brutal subject matter of the play. Set largely on a moving train, we used projection from front and rear on a revolving set to represent the constant velocity of the unfolding farce. A 3D fantasy england of white cliffs and perfect villages gradually decomposed into a glitched and mundane reality, climaxing with viral videos from the recent protests at Kenmure Street.

All photography is (c) Tim Morozzo

“a hugely stylish and fast-moving production”

★★★★

- The Scotsman