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Over the years we have covered so many areas and musical types. Here is a back catalogue of programmes from our previous shows, please click on the year to see the programme with information on the show(s) for that year. If you have any programs or photographs from ANY of these past shows please get in contact with us here as we would love to add them to the history of the shows. Contact the current producer here.
Annually since the Gosport Ice Rink doors opened to the public in 1989 a show has been performed on the ice. Bournemouth's Ice Skating Club started what has now become Gosport's tradition, and every year those involved strive to improve on the previous years show; a task which becomes increasingly more difficult to achieve. 1990's two night show, 'Skating Though the Seasons', was followed in '91 and '92 by one performance gala's, set up, performed and dismantled all in three hours (though many more hours were spent organising and choreographing the shows). These shows, though small in comparison to today's, gave many their first experience of performing to an audience. The three shows were, in the main, skated and organised by members of the Gosport Ice Skating Club, but enjoyed by many more who watched in awe at the marvels of their offspring. They certainly hold fond memories and started many a friendship. The introduction of tiered seating (at great expense) in 1993 gave rise to the rinks' first multi-performance show, 'Around the World on Ice', featuring Anita Curtis of “Holiday on Ice” fame, whose appearance and style has encouraged others to pursue careers as professional skaters. The following year saw 'Showtime on Ice' open another show of skating to the best from the musicals, and also the introduction of Porta-Cabin city, built just in time for the dress rehearsal. This mammoth construction task, gave the cast of approximately 100, somewhere to change in relative comfort, and employs a 80 ton all-terrain crane to lift the Porta-Cabins and Containers in and out; a logistical nightmare which has become an annual occasion. Shortly after the '94 show a team was formed to assist in the organisation and direction of the ice rinks' major annual event. 'This small band of willing volunteers, many who've helped since the beginning, created another magnificent show, ‘Skating Through Time', managing to maintain the high standards set the previous year. No one would believe that the '96 show, 'Variety Box', could surpass the excellence of the '95 show; however through sheer hard work and determination by all concerned it was reputed to be 'the best show yet'. More coming soon! Gosport Ice Show hopes that you enjoy the show and continue to give your support for years to come. To advertise, the main aims of the Gosport Ice Show are to promote skating, encourage those involved to enjoy the show and make friends, and to provide a show to the public which is as least as good as the previous year, and in pursuit of these aims we are always looking for new blood to assist the team, be it making costumes, building props, or just to make the tea. If you would like to become involved in next years production please contact the Producer, Barrie Dawson here. Mal Jackson, Secretary and Stage Manager (1997) |
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