Costumes were laid out in sequence while rigging checks continued above the arena floor. Behind the scenes of Corteo at Utilita Arena Birmingham in October 2024, preparation was quiet and methodical. Performers moved through warm-ups and final adjustments before stepping into full stage light.

Photographing backstage required discretion and precision. I focused on costume texture, apparatus detail and the coordination between performers and crew that supports the twin-stage production.

The images reflect the structure behind the spectacle — the technical discipline and calm preparation that underpin a large-scale arena show.