A concertina costume expands across the village hall as its performer stretches one arm and curves the other upward. Teal folds cover the body and legs, with orange and violet sleeves opening around his arms. Beside him, a laughing costume maker holds a spare folded section above her mustard pear-print dress.

The pleated fabric costume makes an oversized shape while keeping hands, shoes and expressions clearly visible. Stacked chairs, tall windows and a worn parquet floor give the theatre rehearsal a practical setting. Daylight catches the repeated ridges, and the shared laugh brings movement to the strange garment without turning the room into a polished stage set.