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Festival was a Holiday on Ice show which premiered in 2010. The opening night was in Hamburg, Germany on November 11, 2010 [1].
Unlike the statement that Festival would have an European tour of at least three years, the tour never happened. In the countries in which Festival would play it was replaced by Speed.
The show Festival is a grand celebration – inspired by the very best Holiday on Ice moments of the past, and full of stunning, multi-coloured contemporary scenes. From the moment the audience enters the arena it is obvious something dramatic is going to happen: The giant and stunning, explosive and colourful “tornado” set hovers over all, giving the feeling the party is about to get started.[2]
About[]
Karen Kresge, who was also the choreographer of "Spirit", will direct and choreograph this brand new show together with an international creative and production team. The colorful stage set will be designed by Bart Clement; Luc Peumans will create the amazing light design and effects and David Shields will design the astonishing costumes. The music will be arranged by Maurice Luttikhuis.
Festival will have an excellent cast of 34 skaters, including 8 principals with Brent Bommentre and Kim Navarro as a great new couple. They won prizes in the USA and are entering Holiday on Ice for the first time. Besides this couple also Mariya Gerasimenko and Andrey Moskvin will be a skating principal pair. Michael Solonoski, Laurent Porteret, Joanne Carter and Jane Bugueva will amplify the show with individualistic acts.
The rehearsals started at the end of the summer in the training location in Utrecht, The Netherlands. On 14 November 2010 “Festival” will premiere in Hamburg, Germany and embark on an European tour of at least three years, including Germany, France, Netherlands and Great Britain. [3]
Acts [4][]
Act 1[]
| #1 Red Carpet Gala/Get the party started | 
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A parade of skaters dazzles the eye and show the Holiday on Ice glamour. Flirtatious, sexy choreography pumps up the high energy for a WOW Opening party. The “Red carpet” scene now takes you into the current Grammy award winning music of today. The men as paparazzi follow the “celebrities” as the principal skaters are introduced. |
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| #2 The Beattys | 
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This wonderful old-style couple skates a classic ice dance routine to salute the tradition of past great Holiday on Ice shows. Their smooth elegance, style and grace is an inspiration to young and old. A classic ice dance act filled with lots of surprises! |
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| #3 My Piano | 
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Our lead male soloist tells a dramatic story as he portrays a has-been concert pianist who sadly watches, as his beloved piano is sold at auction. In his worn out clothes, he skates a passionate concerto, remembering the days when he played so many great melodies. |
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| #4 Celebrate | 
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A salute to the entertainment tradition of Holiday on Ice. High-speed choreography and kick lines generate excitement as you will be teased with the first pinwheel of the show! |
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| #5 Ghost Waltz | 
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A ghostly waltz of white, masked spirits enchant and then terrify the female soloist who is lost in her own nightmare. As a procession of hooded caped figures with fire torches transports you into an Underworld filled with bats, floating mummies and haunting spirits, our dreamer is seduced by a dark figure in black. |
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| #6 Sea Sirens/In the Air Tonight | 
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Just as in mythological fantasy, the sexy sea sirens call you all to the sea. Three groups of sexy siren goddesses skate and perform flying acrobatics around us on overhead “water drops”. Drapes of plastic fabric lower to embrace the sea spirits to further the water effect. |
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| #7 Sea Dreams | 
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As our sea sirens have called, you will be transported into an undersea fantasy world. Giant puppets of deep sea creatures, lit with ultra violet light, help create the mood while huge strips of silk fabric represent the undulating water under luminescent lighting.
The female soloist is the sea sprite and the lead ice dance pair team interprets “We are water, We are sea” as you feel the wonderful power and pull of the ocean. |
| Songs: Unknown |
Act 2[]
| #1 Carnevale È | 
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The “Festival” continues as you revisit the glorious Venice Carnevale È . This opulent and festive scene takes you back in time to the wonders of a Venetian street as the magician and his company of artists entertains the nobles. From the charming and flirtatious dolls to the dramatic love duet, everything has a twist and illusion to it as the festivities continue to marvel you. |
| Songs: Unknown | ||
| #2 Circles of Love | 
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This spectacular flying act combined with excellent figure skating is based on strength and control and has great music and choreography. The acrobats create an original romantic performance in the air. A feast for the imagination. |
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| #3 Animal House | 
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An animal fairytale party scene for the children of all ages, this is a romp through the animal world with a definite Caribbean Rasta feel. It’s Karaoke night at Foxy’s bar as an array of pigs, monkeys, giraffes, and flamingos, take on a ‘human-esque’ treatment as they perform their songs. Everyone celebrates the island vibe. |
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| #4 Bolero | 
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An enduring and legendary number. Ravel’s Bolero is once again presented as a tour-de-force all-Principal number. Showcased in black velvet, each Principal skater adds their unique skills to the scene, as the music and skating bravura increase to the dramatic climax. |
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| #5 Festival of Light | 
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A complete leap into the 21st century is presented in the wonderful Precision number, complete
with Holiday on Ice’s World-famous stunning Grand Pinwheel created with the entire cast!! It is wild and extravagant rave dance club, full-on high-techno light show. |
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| #6 Rainbow Festival | 
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As the Grand Celebration comes to a fabulous finish, the Finale is a high tech festival of light and fireworks. The entire cast joins in the final bows, saluting the great Holiday on Ice tradition, yet always looking forward to the “NEXT FESTIVAL!” |
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Ice skaters[]
Principals[]
- Michael Solonoski (USA)
- Mariya Gerasimenko & Andrey Moskvin (Russia)
- Laurent Porteret (France)
- Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre (USA)
- Jo Carter (Australia)
- Jane Bugaeva (Russia)
Semi-Principals[]
- Erik Benson
- Martina Sazanelli
- Yuri Moskvin
- 'Lina' Katalin Szakal & Adam Jukes
Line Captains[]
- Jason Cotnoir
- Rebecca Erb
Flying Act[]
- Fatima Moreno
- Martin Rumler
The Beattys[]
- Salome Casabona Studer & Peter Turner
Creatives[]
Set Design[5][]
The new Holiday on Ice show Festival will have an amazing set designed by Bart Clement. Bart, award winning set designer, created a giant and stunning, explosive and colourful “tornado” set giving the feeling the party is about to get started. The extraordinary creation will exist of a specially created giant inflatable and will be the eye-catcher of the show.
- The set is a very complex inflatable
- 7500m2 fabric is used, and out of this 10,000 different pieces are made
- There are 24 blowers needed.
Merchandising[]
References[]
- ↑ http://www.stage-entertainment.com/Productions_holiday-on-ic-2010-festival.htm
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20151114205045/http://holidayonice.com/history
- ↑ http://www.stagetouring.com/Festival.htm
- ↑ http://www.stagetouring.com/Festival%20Scenes.htm
- ↑ http://www.holidayonice.com/corporate/Festival%20Set.html