Swan Lake on Ice
Musical
27th August - 5th September, 2010
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"The beginning of a new ice age... a brilliant example of a spectacle in the true sense of the word." The Sunday Express, UK
World-class skaters take Swan Lake to new heights
The world's premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars,
return to Australia this winter with a dynamic new interpretation of their
award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice, as part of a two year,
22-country world tour.
The Imperial Ice Stars have received standing ovations from Australian
audiences on each of their previous three tours (Sleeping Beauty on Ice
2004, Swan Lake on Ice 2006, Cinderella on Ice 2008) and earned outstanding
reviews with their adrenaline-infused performances.
"'What a show! These birds are flying high."
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
This production of Swan Lake on Ice features exhilarating new choreography
from Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world's leading
creator of theatre on ice, as well as new effects and costumes.
The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them
hold more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new
level with their daring and graceful feats - some of which are so complex
they haven't yet been named - in the intimate setting of a frozen theatre
stage.
"The Imperial Ice Stars give skating a stamp of class - the cast is simply
superb."
The Daily Telegraph, Sydney
(Swan Lake on Ice)
"Inspired by my research into Tchaikovsky's original score and intentions
for the story, I wanted to create a more realistic interpretation of this
much-loved tale and transpose it onto ice, creating a new art form in the
process - ice dance in a full theatrical setting," explains Tony Mercer. "I
always felt it was a natural fit, to have swans gliding on ice."
"I created our original Swan Lake on Ice four years ago in a classical style
with elements of contemporary ice dance. With this production I've
significantly re-worked the choreography to incorporate even more
contemporary skating manoeuvres, and challenged our skaters to reach for new
heights again!"
The costuming has also been refined for this new production, with some
dazzling and sophisticated designs from renowned costumier Albina Gabueva of
Moscow's Stanislavsky Theatre, and made by the famous Bolshoi Ballet's
costume cutters.
Swan Lake on Ice will be performed against lavish backdrops and scenery
created by one of Australasia's leading scenic designers, Eamon D'Arcy.
Together with Tchaikovsky's uplifting music, this innovative portrayal of
the classic love story will take your breath away.
The Swan Lake on Ice Australian tour opens in Melbourne on 3 August 2010
before moving to Perth, Sydney and Canberra, then onto the UK and the rest
of the international tour.
The Imperial Ice Stars have performed to almost three million people across
five continents, at some of the world's most prestigious venues - London's
Royal Albert Hall and Sadler's Wells, Singapore's Esplanade Theatre,
Montreal's Place des Arts and Cape Town's Artscape, winning five-star praise
from audiences and critics alike.
"Hottest act on ice."
The Sunday Express , UK (Sleeping Beauty on Ice)
Their world tours have earned them an unrivalled reputation for pushing the
boundaries in the genre of ice dance with their skill and athleticism on the
ice, their creative and powerful story-telling, their sumptuous sets,
spectacular special effects and opulent costumes.
Whether you've seen The Imperial Ice Stars' Swan Lake on Ice before or have
yet to experience the thrill of world-class ice skating in the intimacy of
the theatre, this dramatic new ice interpretation of one of the most popular
ballets will have you on the very edge of your seat.
With only 9 performances in Melbourne, 14 in Perth, 13 in Sydney and 8 in
Canberra, tickets will sell fast, so don't miss out!
"One of the most exhilarating entertainment spectacles
you will ever witness."
The New Zealand Herald (Cinderella on Ice)
SYDNEY
LYRIC Theatre, STAR CITYR
FROM 27 AUGUST - 13 SHOWS ONLY
Call 1300 795 267
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Venue
Lyric Theatre @ Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Price
$79.00 - $109.00
Bookings
1300 795 267