Robin Cousins’ sensational new show, Ice, skates into Brighton
Ice Times
Robin Cousins’ Ice will redefine ice skating for a new generation with an incredible show the like of which UK theatres have not seen in 30 years. Dynamic and atmospheric, it will draw audiences into its unique world, where world-class skaters glide, soar, flip and fly in a truly theatrical setting full of exciting surprises. Ice features a powerful soundtrack of original music and reworked modern classics designed to delight and enthral.
Jamie Wilson, Paul Elliott, Duncan C Weldon and Matthew Mitchell are delighted to announce the full casting for the world premiere of Robin Cousins’ Ice. The national tour opens at Southampton Mayflower Theatre on Thursday 16 January 2014, ahead of a planned world tour.
Robin Cousins, Olympic champion and Head Judge on ITV’s Dancing On Ice, has hand-picked the greatest ice skaters from around the globe, promising a spectacular skating performance like never seen before. The line-up includes a diverse selection of world-class soloists and pair skaters who are the very best in the business, having between them won countless Olympic and national medals, performed principal roles in the world’s biggest ice dance shows and delighted audiences in ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
The cast comprises: Annie Aggeler (USA), Lisa Brewin (UK), Vaughn Chipeur (Canada), Natalie Cunningham (UK), Kate Endriulaitis (Australia), Adam Jukes (UK), Eriq Lyons (Canada), Brandee Malto (USA), Lisa Mocchizuki (Japan), Oscar Peter (Switzerland), Philippe Poirier (Canada), Neil Shelton (USA), Michael Solonoski (USA) and Jenna Smith (USA). For full cast biographies visit: www.robincousinsice.com
“World-class skaters glide, soar, flip and fly in a truly theatrical setting full of exciting surprises”
“I am excited to have hand picked such a great international cast of performers,” says Robin Cousins. “Many are friends who I have worked with before, and I know they will bring something unique to the creation of this show.”
Ice is directed and choreographed by Robin Cousins with set and costume design by David Shields, musical supervision by Maurice Luttikhuis, lighting by Tim Mitchell and sound design by Gareth Owen.
Robin Cousins is an internationally recognised name on both ice and stage, known for his innovative performing style on ice. Besides his 16 major international titles he has performed, choreographed and directed 10 productions for the world renowned Holiday On Ice, skated on stage at the Radio City Music Hall, starred as Billy Flynn in the London production of Chicago and is Head Judge on ITV’s hugely successful show Dancing On Ice.
David Shields has worked as a set and costume designer for more than 25 years for productions across the UK and internationally with credits including Saturday Night Fever at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, UK national tours, in Johannesburg, Scandinavia and for the recent Madrid and Spanish tour, Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals UK Tour, Ice Age Live, A Mammoth Adventure – Arena World Tour, and 13 world touring productions for Holiday On Ice.
Maurice Luttikhuis has worked as a musician and conductor in film, television and musicals for more than 25 years, including the Dutch productions of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon, and the Dutch and French productions of Disney’s The Lion King. Maurice has composed, arranged and recorded the music for numerous Holiday On Ice shows. In 1996, Maurice founded his own symphony orchestra, the New Symphonics.
Tim Mitchell’s credits as a lighting designer include Singin’ In The Rain at Chichester Festival Theatre and the Palace Theatre, The Winslow Boy at the Old Vic, A Doll’s House at the National Theatre of Scotland, The Sound of Music at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, and Fidelio at ENO. Tim is Associate Lighting Designer at Chichester Festival Theatre and an Associate Artist for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Gareth Owen is a quadruple Tony/Olivier Award nominated sound designer who is the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Best Sound Design category. West End production credits include X-Factor – I Can’t Sing, Top Hat at the Aldwych, and Merrily We Roll Along at the Harold Pinter.
Plans for an international tour of Robin Cousin’s Ice will be announced this year.
Robin Cousins’ Ice comes to the Brighton Centre, Wednesday 22 January 2014–Saturday 1 February 2014.
8pm Wed 22 Jan; 2pm Thurs 23, Tues 28, Wed 29 and Thurs 30 Jan; 2pm and 7.30pm Fri 24 and Fri 31 Jan; 1pm, 2pm and 4pm Sat 25 Jan and Sat 1 Feb;, 1pm and 4pm Sun 26 Jan and Sun 2 Feb; no shows Mon 27 Jan. £11.25–£42.50,
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