IF you were wondering why a hunky rugby player would swap his jockstrap for a sparkly Lycra suit, buy himself an ice rink and bring an ice show to our Island, there are two very good reasons.
As the former England rugby international Kyran Bracken and star of his own show put it: ‘I love ice-skating and I love Jersey.’ And judging by the reception the opening night of his Ice Party had on Friday, Jersey loves him too.
What the ‘extravaganza’ delivered was around two hours of ice-skating spectacle delivered with faultless skill, athleticism, grace and energy – and Kyran. It was his party and his show and as well as the behind-the-scenes commentary, Kyran was out front chatting and joking with his guest skaters and introducing the acts.
The surprisingly intimately sized rink means that all the action was close-up and personal and the audience got a fantastic view of the performers. The front rows were literally within feet of a terrifying triple Salchow performed by the wild man of the show, Russian champion figure skater Igor Lyutikov.
Alongside the professional skaters were past participants in the Dancing on Ice series, including Clare Buckfield, who was runner-up to Kyran in 2007 and has been touring with Dancing on Ice for the last two years. But it was when Kyran and partner Nina Ulanova took to the ice that the audience grew ecstatic, murmuring ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ as the couple skated to My Heart Will Go On from Titanic.
Choreographed by Robin Cousins, Kyran Bracken’s Ice Party is at Fort Regent on Friday 25 July at 8 pm, and Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July at 3 pm and 8 pm.
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This really was an amazing show and such good family entertainment. It’s a pity they don’t do a family ticket as I am sure some people would find it expensive.
hiya i loved this show i wanna c it 4 the 4th time lol but i think the programmes for £5 were a bit expensive and they should have family offers
i really enjoyed the show its was so magical. i think the tickets were reasonable because a lot effort and though went it to bring the skating over, getting the ice ready and making the outfits . which looked amazing.. thank you kryan !!!!! i would love to watch the show again next year.. kyran, chris, mel, frankie,fred and matt were fab on the both nights i went .. thank you for a great show
Had an absolute blast. I always watch the show on t.v and it was so cool to see the skaters in person. I think that Kieran has done an amazing job and can’t wait for next year’s show:-)
I went to see the show this year and was a little disappointed. There was a very good russian male skater with alot of energy, but the rest was average and a really weak girl that skated with hula hoops. I was hoping for a more from a show choreographed by Robin Cousins. I am missing the days of good quality skating!