Zombie Apocalypse in Camden!

I was recently asked by the wonderful people at Backyard Cinema if I would do zombie makeup for the launch of their three day Halloween extravaganza. How could I refuse?!

We got the actors ready inside an enormous storage facility at the back of Camden Lock market which was sufficiently cold and damp to get us in the mood!

The indoor market was dressed as if the Apocalypse had arrived with zombies taking over the world. Imposing army men patrolled the bar and theatre and I have to say, the whole set up felt unnervingly realistic!

I've done zombie makeup before but this time I wanted to focus more on the contouring of the skin, creating the appearance of hollowed, sallow skin (eugh) with veins showing through here and there (that bit was super fun).

Des and Beth - the two actors playing the zombies - have worked in horror before so were game to wear contacts. I think they really add to the look.

Whenever I do Halloween makeup (unsurprisingly, about once a year) I might watch one or two YouTube tutorials to get me in the mood. I came across this one which I loved (apart from the 'boils' bit at the end which made me want to vom)...but the contouring and bruising using lipstick bit is fab.

Backyard Cinema's Zombie Apocalypse is on until Saturday. Highly recommend. Plus Honest Burgers are available in the bar (need I say more?!)

Backyardcinema.co.uk
Tickets £14 (Earlybird £12)