22 June 2011, Singapore – The Imperial Ice Stars returns to Singapore for a limited season from 29 August 2011 to 4 September 2011 and will be performing Swan Lake on Ice to the tunes of Tchaikovsky’s original score at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Theatre with Russia’s competitive skaters on top of 14 tonnes of frozen water. Ticket sales start 24 June 2011.
Singapore is part of a two-year country world tour that spans across 22 countries starting from UK Last year. Artistic Director Tony Mercer, who is widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice has choreographed some of the world’s most stylish dancing on ice.
26 world, European and national championship skaters, who have held more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring and graceful feats.
“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!”
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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 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.
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.
The Imperial Ice Stars have received standing ovations from UK audiences on each of their previous three tours (Sleeping Beauty on Ice 2004, Swan Lake on Ice 2006, Cinderella on Ice 2008/09) and earned outstanding reviews with their adrenaline-infused performances. Whether you have watched 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.
Visit http://www.imperialicestars.com for more information about the company.
* Limited availability per show for C Reserve
** 4 x A Reserve limited family package for Sat & Sun matinee shows only
Pricing excludes S$3 booking fee and Group Discount of 12 or more 15%
You can get your tickets through www.MarinaBaySands.com/Ticketing, by phone at +6566888826 or in person at Marina Bay Sands Box offices.
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