For the National's production of Howard Brenton's play Never So Good in 2008, a massive aircraft explosion was required, which used explosive gases, pyrotechnics and compressed air to create a terrifying but safe impression of the disaster.

Pyrotechnics

Lighting, video and special effects are used in theatre to create moments of stage magic. They can have a stunning impact on the mood of a piece of theatre. Special effects can be subtle or devastating if they utilise pyrotechnics or weaponry. Video is being used increasingly frequently as a dynamic and effective way to produce backdrops or even fully interactive scene settings. This collections features videos that will let you into some of the tricks of the trade.

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