Examples of Work | Nishla Smith

nishla smith examples of work

I work across multiple displines. Below is a selection of examples of my work that represent the kind of artistic processes I will be using in the creation of 'The Enchanted Forest.'

set & costume design + build,
film direction & dramaturgy

'Up' video

In the player is a music video I conceived & directed for my first album. I designed and styled the shoot, and made most of the costumes and props by hand. I also wrote and performed the song.

If time is limited, please watch from 00:45

family theatre direction, working with dancers

'Fairy Garden' trailer

In the player is a trailer for 'The Fairy Garden', a family show I conceived and directed for Opera North in 2023. The show is an adaptation of Ravel's Ma Mére L'Oye and features a storyteller, 2 dancers and the Opera North pianists. I also designed & styled the set and costumes.

theatre making, storytelling & live performance

'What Happened to Agnes' trailer

In the player is a trailer for 'What Happened to Agnes', a musical show I wrote and performed throughout the UK between 2019-2023. "Poised and precise, she is a captivating performer." The Guardian on What Happened to Agnes

puppet making & operation, film direction, working with dancers

'Bad Dogs Barking' video

In the player is a trailer for 'Bad Dogs Barking ', a video I conceived and directed. I designed, built and operated the puppets, and designed and made the set and costume.

If time is limited, please watch from 01:03 to 01:40 and from 02:19 to 02:45

musical examples

In the music players are two examples of recent songs, that give an idea of the flavour of some of the original music that will form the soundtrack of 'The Enchanted Forest'.

In the video player is a teaser trailer of my song 'Another Place'. This has been arranged for larger forces than will be part of 'The Enchanted Forest', but gives an impression of the sound world of my songs when arranged for classical instrumentation.