SWAN LAKE ON ICE Tickets On Sale 17 November

The world's premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to Australia with its award-winning masterpiece SWAN LAKE ON ICE, touring to Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney next July.

Showcasing 23 former Olympic, World, European and National Championship-levelskaters, the highly accomplished cast will astound and mesmerise audiences with their adrenaline-rich, dramatic performance. Collectively, the entire cast holds more than 250 competition medals and will bring their athletic and artistic talents to retell the classic love story through precision leaps, throws and lifts.

Set to Tchaikovsky's glorious score in the intimate setting of a frozen theatre stage,the show features exquisite, innovative choreography as well as powerful story-telling created by Artistic Director Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world's leading creator of theatre-on-ice.

In addition, awe-inspiring acrobatics, flying sequences, aerial gymnastics and spectacular fire-on-ice add drama and mystery to the theatrical experience. The dazzling and sophisticated costumes are designed by renowned costumier Albina Gabueva of Moscow's Stanislavsky Theatre, and made by the Bolshoi Ballet's famous costume cutters.

Since their debut in 2004, the Imperial Ice Stars have enthralled more than four million people in 27 countries across five continents, and have performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the London Palladium and three seasons at the Royal Albert Hall. The award-winning troupe has built a worldwide following and established an unrivalled reputation for pushing the boundaries of contemporary ice dance in their sophisticated portrayals of classic works. Previous world tours (Sleeping Beauty on Ice, Swan Lake on Ice, Cinderella on Ice and The Nutcracker on Ice) have been greeted with nightly standing ovations and five-star reviews.

The popular troupe last visited Australia in 2012 with Sleeping Beauty on Ice, while Swan Lake on Ice last visited in 2010.

"Whether you've seen The Imperial Ice Stars 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 take your breath away," said James Cundall, Producer and CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions.

Swan Lake on Iceis presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and Tony Mercer.

Melbourne On sale 4pm, Friday, 17 November 2017

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne, State Theatre

Dates: 3 - 8 July 2018 - 8 performances

Tuesday 3 July at 7pm

Wednesday 4 July at 8pm

Thursday 5 Julyat 8pm

Friday 6 July at 8pm

Saturday 7 July 2pm & 8pm

Sunday 8 Julyat 1pm & 6pm

Bookings: www.ImperialIceStars.com.au

Groups 8+ Save - Contact Ticketmaster Groups for more information1300 889 278 or groups@ticketmaster.com.au

Adelaide On sale 4pm, Friday, 17 November 2017

Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre

Dates: 18 - 22 July 2018 - 8 performances

Wednesday 18 July at 8pm

Thursday 19 July at 1pm & 8pm

Friday 20 July at 8pm

Saturday 21 July at 2pm & 8pm

Sunday 22 July at 1pm & 6pm

Bookings www.ImperialIceStars.com.au

Groups 8+ Save - Contact Ticketek Groups for more information, 1300 364 001

Sydney On sale 4pm, Friday, 17 November 2017

Venue: Capitol Theatre

Dates: 25 - 29 July 2018 - 8 performances

Wednesday 25 July at 8pm

Thursday 26 July at 1pm & 8pm

Friday 27 July at 8pm

Saturday 28 July at 2pm & 8pm

Sunday 29 July at 1pm & 6pm

Bookings www.ImperialIceStars.com.au

Groups 8+ Save - Contact Ticketmaster Groups for more information02 8240 2290 or groups@ticketmaster.com.au

About Lunchbox Theatrical Productions

Headed by James Cundall, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is one of Australasia's leading producers of live entertainment, and over the last 25 years has created a reputation for bringing top quality international productions to audiences across five continents. Productions include musicals, spectaculars, boutique shows, musical concerts, International Artists, plays, children's shows and theatrical ice shows. Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is based in the UK with companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, The Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. www.lunchbox-productions.com

About The Imperial Ice Stars

The Imperial Ice Stars are the world's pre-eminent performers of theatrical ice skating within the intimacy of the theatre stage. Founded in 2004 by James Cundall, one of the leading producers of live entertainment in Asia and Australia, and Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world's foremost creator of contemporary theatre on ice, The Imperial Ice Stars have established a strong international reputation and garnered worldwide critical acclaim for their sophisticated productions. With their innovative interpretations of classic tales, The Imperial Ice Stars continue to break new ground in the genre of ice dancing, elevating the art form and broadening its appeal to a more adult audience.