The Imperial Ice Stars, the world’s leading performers of theatrical ice dance, are returning to the UK with their stunning production Sleeping Beauty on Ice. Direct from a world tour of The Nutcracker on Ice, The Imperial Ice Stars last performed in the UK in May 2012 with a sell-out season of Swan Lake on Ice at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Read more …
Set to the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky, Sleeping Beauty on Ice tells the classic fairytale love story through sublime world class skating, breathtaking high speed lifts and throws, awe inspiring aerial gymnastics, stilt skating and fire effects - all in the intimacy of the theatre stage.
The thrilling production features a 26-strong cast of Olympic, World, European and National Championship skaters, with choreography by renowned Russian Olympic coach Tatiana Tarasova and award-winning Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice.
Sleeping Beauty on Ice is a spectacular theatrical experience which will thrill and enchant audiences of all ages.
Only the assured, gutsy encore displayed the energy that should have been on show throughout the night.
If you are a fan of figure skating and want to see world-class skaters perform, come and see Sleeping Beauty on Ice. If you want a strong narrative that grips you throughout, this is not for you. There are some positives (aerial work, a couple of key performers and the costumes) but generally Sleeping Beauty on Ice is more sleepy than beautiful.
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Tuesday April 16, 2013, until Saturday April 20, 2013. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Wednesday June 12, 2013, until Saturday June 15, 2013. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
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