RED HOT OFFER EXTENDED FOR LOCAL FY AND PR RESIDENTS.

The world’s most spectacular ice show is now open at The Arena, Pleasure Beach Blackpool for the 2011 season and is offering an equally spectacular offer for local residents!

The skating show has so far gone down a storm with visitors and residents alike, so much so that Pleasure Beach are extending the successful Buy One Get One Free offer for FY and PR residents for July throughout August too.

Hot Ice Show Producer and Director Amanda Thompson said "I’m so pleased that so many locals have been coming to see the Hot Ice Show, with many returning each week! I’m delighted to extend our popular Buy One Get One Free offer throughout August as well as July so that more FY and PR postcode residents can enjoy this amazing show which is taking place right here in Blackpool".

The skating show features everything that is hot in ice skating with the very best performers from around the world taking to the ice in over 800 stunning costumes to a whole collection of mesmerising music, state of the art lighting and explosive pyrotechnic fire effects.

The latest Hot Ice production is at the Arena, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool up until the 4th September 2011. The show is suitable for all members of the family, with elements that appeal to everyone. To book the special Buy One Get One Free tickets, visit www.pleasurebeachresort.com and enter code 11207 or visit the Arena with proof of address. Offer available on 7.30pm performances every Friday in July and August.

HOT ICE SHOW DEDICATED TO SKATING LEGEND BETTY CALLAWAY.

The ice skating world recently received the sad news that ice skating legend and top British coach, Betty Callaway passed away at the age of 83.

Betty began her professional ice skating career at The Arena, Pleasure Beach Blackpool, taking part in numerous ice productions between 1946 to 1951. After performing to thousands at The Arena, Betty took to tuition and famously guided Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean to gold during the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Betty remained close to The Arena, visiting the Hot Ice Show productions each year and provided a forward to the Hot Ice – Unrivalled Excellence book, published in 1997.

Hot Ice Show Director and Producer, Amanda Thompson commented “Betty’s passing is a real loss to the skating world. Her incredible talent has gone on through her coaching to create so many skating stars. Betty remained a fan of Hot Ice and never missed a show. She was a truly wonderful lady and will be much missed by all of us here at Pleasure Beach”.

In memory of Betty, Amanda Thompson has decided to dedicate this year’s production of Hot Ice Show called Aura to Betty Callaway.

HOT ICE IS BACK!

The world's most spectacular ice show burst into action on Wednesday 14th July, opening to a packed out audience from its home, The Arena, Pleasure Beach Resort.

There was standing room only as the show kicked off with a dazzling routine which saw the ice filled with a cast of 28 professional skaters from across the world shimmering in sequin lined costumes.

Aerialists gracefully flew above the ice whilst skaters performed below. Scenes vary from elegant duets coupled with lifts, twists and speed whilst other acts saw a all 28 skaters on the ice accompanied with fire breathing, flame carrying performers.

The grand finallie saw all skaters gracefully enter the ice, with the female skaters appearing from an illuminated staircase, lowered from the ceiling onto the ice.

Hot Ice was recently awarded "Best Show" at the Big E awards in Las Vegas. It features the best in ice-skating, including stylish costumes, unbelievable feathers and glittering rhinestones to set the ice alight with sparkle. The show boasts innovative lighting designs and special effects that will thrill the audience.

This is a show suitable for all ages. A show that will always be remembered. A show not to be missed by anyone. See Hot Ice at the Arena, Pleasure Beach Resort.