The Mayflower, Southampton
The Imperial Ice Stars Swan Lake on Ice was at the Mayflower, Southampton 19 February 2007 - 24 February 2007; the following comments were posted on the Mayflower website shortly afterwards:
| Magnificent, better than I ever dreamed possible, still coming down from the high. I haven't seen anything nearly as good for ages. Dorothy Southsea |
| This show was breath-taking. The ice skaters were extremely talented. The scenery was much more interesting, compared to when I watched the usual Swan Lake. It was an amazing show, one of the best I have ever seen! Chrissi Southampton |
| Wonderful in every way. Enjoyable for everybody, children and adults alike. The stars' performance was first-class, the set beautiful, a real fairy story. The end also showed the skaters' great talent for not only entertaining but also enjoying their skills for the joy of the audience. Mrs Joceleyne Cotrel Bournemouth |
| Absolutely breathtaking. I got talked into seeing this by a friend and am so glad for it. Awe-inspiring performances throughout. Emma Southampton |
| A truly spectacular performance. I only wish my grandchildren's half-term was this week. They would have loved it. There was colour, there was variety and fantastic skating. Well done all. Mrs Margaret Hawes Brockenhurst |
| Absolutely outstanding. Puts all other ice shows to shame. Anon |
| Have seen many ice shows at the Mayflower, all excellent, but this was the best ever! Every member of the cast deserves congratulations, they were magnificent. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Can't wait for the Imperial Ice Stars' next visit to Southampton! Tony Lymington |
| Congratulations to everyone involved in this show, it was superb from start to finish and the skating seemed effortless, although I know it was the result of a lot of hard work and what was achieved in the space available was incredible. Thank you for an evening away from the world at large. Miss M McKenzie |
| Brilliant show, stage came to live with amazing skating an amazing performance. If I only see one show this year I have picked the best. Julie Hiscott Southampton |
| A truly magnificent performance from all the cast who provided a spectacular and thoroughly entertaining show. We pity anyone who fails to see this fantastic show. Mr & Mrs Dodd Waterlooville |
| The show was amazing, I have seen the Ballet so thought I would see what it was like on Ice, from start to finish fantastic. Beverley Jones Lordshill, Southampton |
| As a surprise for my 21st birthday I was taken to see Swan Lake on Ice. It was fantastic! The scenery was surperb. The costumes was stunning. The Ice skaters were brilliant and highly skilled especially Odette (Olga Sharutenko) and Rothbart (Anton Klykov) and the Prince and Benno! Oh they were all good! The best birthday present ever! Laura Stapley Salisbury |
| Absolutely stunning. Words fail me on the splendour and brilliance of this show. Wow! Levienne Croft |
| Having being a skater myself with holiday on ice I must congratulate all the skaters and say well done. Carole Addoo Bournemouth |
| Enjoyed it so much on Monday booked to come again tonight. Sat in the balcony this time (dress circle on Monday), got a different view, and enjoyed it just as much. So impressed bought the DVD so I can watch it again at home. Dorothy Anderson Southsea |
| This has to be the best show on ice! Love the sophistication and the performers are fabulous! Love the male cast! Anton's Rothbart is superb. And the wonderful chemistry exhibited between Vadim's Prince and Andri's Benno brought such fun for the evening. Fiona Manchester |
| What a beautiful show. The music, costumes and skills of the skaters were first class. we really loved it. Thank you. Janice Bournemouth |
| Sensational show, best for years! It combined everything and attracted everyone in our family. The choreography is breath-taking, the settings and costumes, the skills of the skaters, and the fun. Our girls just fell in love with Benno (and the performer Andrei Penkine so I was told) at the first sight! Julie Southampton |
| Visually and artistically absolutely superb. The cast thoroughly deserved the standing ovation they received at the end of this performance. Best performance of Swan Lake I have ever seen. Can't wait to see them back at the Mayflower again. Christopher Robinson Holbury, Southampton |
| Such a superb show! Everyone is a superstar and we simply fell in love with Andrei Penkine and would like to send him a personal congratulaions! Wella Yick Southampton |
| I am a ballet lover and I went to see the show with a reservation! But I am convinced after watching this exciting production, that this is just as good - if you insist on comparing them. The male cast is much better than what you see in ballet and Andrei Penkine is wonderfully charming! Karen Walsh London |