Swan Lake On Ice at Artscape Opera House

The Imperial Ice Stars received standing ovations from audiences in 15 countries around the world with their first tour of SWAN LAKE ON ICE in 2006-2008, and not only earned outstanding reviews but the 'Best Special Entertainment Award' at the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards with their adrenaline-infused performance.



In 2016 The Imperial Ice Stars return to South Africa with a dynamic new interpretation of this award-winning masterpiece. This production of SWAN LAKE ON ICE features new effects and costumes, as well as exhilarating new choreography from Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre 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 current skating manoeuvres, and challenged our skaters to reach for new heights!"



The 26 Olympic, World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, continue to break ground in the genre of ice dance 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 costumes have also been refined for this new production, with dazzling and sophisticated designs from renowned costumier Albina Gabueva of Moscow's Stanislavsky Theatre, sewn by the famous Bolshoi Ballet's costume cutters.


SWAN LAKE ON ICE is performed to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent and well-loved score, against lavish backdrops and scenery created by one of Australasia’s leading scenic designers, Eamon D'Arcy.


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.



Over three million people across five continents have been swept to their
feet by The Imperial Ice Stars' jaw-dropping performances.