1st Cirque du Soleil production on ice coming to SaskTel Centre

Cirque du Soleil is bringing its high-flying acrobatics to Saskatoon, but with a twist, in an all new production.

Officials said the company’s 42nd original production, Crystal, is unlike any other.

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For the first time in Cirque du Soleil’s 33-year history, gymnasts and skaters will performer acrobatics on the ice as well as in the air.

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“This particular show will have the combination of speed, flying and acrobats and great on-ice experiences from not only figure skating but like the extreme skating,” SaskTel Centre executive director Scott Ford said.

“Fans will really, really enjoy this new production.”

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There are seven shows scheduled at SaskTel Centre next year from May 16 to 20.

Tickets prices start at $40, plus service charges, and go on sale Friday, Oct. 27.

Cirque du Soleil productions have been performed in front of over 180 million spectators on six continents.