After a highly anticipated return, is set to tour major cities in Australia with its acclaimed production, . Following its premiere in Melbourne on March 24 at Flemington Racecourse, the captivating show is has extended its run to May 26 due to overwhelming demand.
Set against the backdrop of imaginary Mexico where dreams meet reality, LUZIA takes its audience on a journey through enchanting landscapes. From old movie sets and the ocean to smoky dance halls and the arid deserts, the show transports the stage through diverse sounds and sights of Mexico.
In a Cirque du Soleil first, LUZIA introduces a new element—rain—incorporated into acrobatic and artistic scenes. Cyr wheel artists spin under falling water, while an aerialist suspended from a Trapeze soars through the downpour.
Commemorating 25 years since Cirque du Soleil first wowed Australian audiences, this eccentric and extraordinary production offers a mesmerising experience, blending a mix of traditional and contemporary circus acts in a series of commendable acrobatics with stunning visuals.
Anticipated crowd favourites include a male contortionist expertly twisting his body to extreme lengths in impossible positions and an aerial straps specialist defying gravity within the depths of a cenote (natural sinkhole).
This is your chance to experience LUZIA —tickets are available .
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Image credit: Cirque du Soleil | Anne Colliard