Swan Lake on Ice
Editorial
When: 27 August - 5 September, 2010
Where: Lyric Theatre, Star City, Sydney
Bookings: Ticketmaster 1300 795 267
A fantastic tale of sorcery, romance and transformation, and an imaginative merging of Russian and German folk tales, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is one of the world's best known ballets.
The story of Odette, the princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer, and of Siegfried, the prince who loves her, Swan Lake premiered at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre in 1877, and has gone on to be performed around the world. Notable productions have included an all-male version choreographed by England's Matthew Bourne, and a breathtaking version staged by China's Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe, in which the performer who plays Odette performs an unsupported pirouette on top of Siegfried's head. Even The Muppet Show has staged Swan Lake!
But perhaps the most stunning contemporary production of the ballet is that performed by the world's premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returning to Australia this year as part of the company's 22-country world tour.
“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 The Imperial Ice Stars' Artistic Director and choreographer Tony Mercer.
“I always felt it was a natural fit, to have swans gliding on ice.”
This lavish and graceful spectacular - featuring 26 World, European and National Championship skaters clad in glamorous designs from renowned costumier Albina Gabueva of Moscow's Stanislavsky Theatre, and accompanied by Tchaikovsky's original, epic score - will take your breath away.
Richard Watts, Citysearch
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Kate
August 08, 2010
We have seen the show in Melb., it is so beautiful and so exciting! It is so sophisticatedly done and with every exciting elements in it. The leading man for Siegfried is so sexy, and his Siegfried is athletic, exciting and he lifted 2 girls up at the same time! Go to see it, you will love every minute of the show. The best show on stage!
Hailey
August 08, 2010
Go to see it, it is the best swan lake on stgae! From beginning to finishe, the show is full of beauty, energy, and excitement. Choreography is unique and beautiful, performers are sensational. I do love the prince, he is with a sun kissed delight. The beautiful swan princess flying high above the stage and Rothbard's anger lit up fire on stage literally. Don't miss this show!
Fiiona J
August 09, 2010
It is one of the most exciting and beaitul shows we have ever seen on stage! Costumes are beautiful, settings are stunning, choreography is inspirational, and the skaters can dance, can act, and certainly can lift and jump. Go to see it, it will take your breath away!
Jake
August 09, 2010
If you have never go to the ate, this is the best show to start your love for theatre, if you have to choose one show to see, this will be the one! It is with class, sophistication, style and you will have the most exhilarating time ever in your lives! My gf is a ballet fan, she loved this show for it's inspirational choreograpy and class, I am not a usual ballet fan, but I loved its excitement and energetic performance. The male lead in Siegfried is so awesome and he made me think skating and dancing are so cool and sexy!
Sue H
August 09, 2010
We have sen this show in Melb., it is stunning. Classy, sophisticated, beautifully made and exciting! The skaters are all world champions and their skills are breathtaking. The choreography is inspirational, the costumes are beautiful, the settings are splendid. Go to see it, it will take your breath away!
Tara K
August 09, 2010
Everything about this show is first class. The choreography is unique and stunning, the special effects are beautiful and sensational - fire on ice, snow on stage... the skaters are fine performing artists too. I think the prince is awesome, he is the most boyish, most sexy, most exciting and most awesome Siegfried you can ever find!
Julia
August 09, 2010
Everything about this show is first class- the choreography, the performers, the costumes, the settings, the special effect- the making of this entire show! Go to see it, it will give you the most exhilarating 2 hours in your life!
Giselle
August 09, 2010
Although I have been to many shows this is the one that will stay with me forever, breath taking, high emotion at times it almost brought me to tears, then it was so fresh that it took you away to another place, the standard of skating ballet and story telling was beyond expectation, and who could forget the finale. I can't wait for the company to return I would certainly go to see any show, with the Imperial Ice Stars. Please return soon.
Luke C
August 10, 2010
Got to see it, it has to be one of the most exciting and well made stage productions we have ever seen! The show has fully leveraged the flowing nature of the ice media, it is truly unique and truly beautiful! Plus, as some commentators said, the male lead, especially Siegfried, are so male and so dashing, you can only find male leads so good from American Ballet Theatre in Baryshnikov days!
alice
August 27, 2010
breathtaking!! the skills of those dancers,the choreography, the decor, the lights and colors,the costumes, and above all the music!!
Charnie
August 28, 2010
Such poise..... Such beauty..... Such grace.... Go to see it, best show in town!
John
August 28, 2010
Went with my gf last night, and it is electric! The speed, the lifts, the jumps, the perfect combination of thrilling athleticism and fine stage performance! Go to see it, the swans gliding on stage so beautifully, and the prince is not one of those lame ballet / fairytale princes, he is so athletic and so cool!
Jan
August 30, 2010
The best show "on ice" I have ever seen. Breathtaking -marvellous costumes, cossacks on ice too!. Really a MUST SEE. Thanks citsearch
Laura
September 01, 2010
Thanks for choosing me to go to this show. It was my first ballet and first ice show. It was amazing what the dancers/skaters can do. It's so vast the skills and doesn't get boring. Magical!
Laura
September 08, 2010
We saw the show in Sydney, it was amazing. So sophisitcated done, with class and elegance! The talent, the artistry, the best night out!
Olivia
September 08, 2010
Don't miss this show, it is one of the best stage performances I have ever seen. It is not one of those kids ice shows, such like Disney on Ice etc, it is so well made and so brilliantly presented, it is so beautiful, so thrilling and utterly moving.
John K
September 08, 2010
Don't think it is a kids' show, don't think it is a girlie show either. It is a brilliant show with all thrilling elements in it - fire on ice, dream-like scenery and beautiful flying swan, sword fight with speed and heart breaking love and romance. Go to see it, one of the best shows you can ever find!
Celia
September 08, 2010
I saw the show in Sydney too. So stunning and so Impressive! It is really not in the same level of Disney on ice, it is so well made, seriously and passionately done by a group of talented skaters and artists. Go to see it, it is a show with such poise, such grace and such talent.
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