A curtain of water fell in fine arcs as coloured light shifted across the circular stage. LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil, photographed at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 11 January 2020, blended Mexican-inspired imagery with aerial work, contortion and acrobatics performed within a rain-soaked set design.

Photographing the production required precise timing between movement and falling water, with lighting constantly refracting through spray. As a UK performance photographer, I focused on peak extension during aerial sequences and the interaction between performers and the reflective stage surface.

The result captures both spectacle and control, with technical precision underpinning the fluidity of the performance.