08 Jan 2010 Ice skating in the intimacy of the theatre The Imperial Ice Stars return to South African shores, as Pieter Toerien presents their third and most spectacular production, Cinderella on Ice at Artscape Opera, Cape Town. More than two million people across five continents have been swept off their feet by The Imperial Ice Stars' adrenaline-infused performances.

The last two Imperial Ice Stars'  productions in South Africa  - SWAN LAKE ON ICE and SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE - astonished audiences, and the unique concept of an ice rink on stage fired their imagination. CINDERELLA ON ICE will be as athletic, as astounding, as adept, as beautiful and as enchanting as the last two stage musical shows, with all the intrigue of the original story brought to life in a way not seen before in South Africa.

In this new interpretation of a classic tale, The Imperial Ice Stars tell the story of Cinderella, a humble chorus dancer who is thrust into the spotlight as a prima ballerina and captivates the handsome Lord Mayor's son, the most eligible bachelor in town, with her graceful performance. Despite rival attempts by her stepsisters to steal his heart, the kind Watchmakers and Gypsy Fortune Teller ensure that true love triumphs. Artistic Director Tony Mercer says "The 'Cinderella' story has been told in many different cultures over many centuries. I wanted to give our version a new setting while retaining the ingredients and emotions of this timeless story."

Show details:
ARTSCAPE OPERA HOUSE
14 January - 7 February
Bookings on 021 421 7695
www.cinderellaonice.co.za


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