An internationally renowned circus company is pulling out all the stops, bringing its first acrobatic production on ice to New Zealand shores.

Cirque du Soleil's show Crystal will combine all the heart-stopping circus disciplines they're known for, with traditional and extreme figure skating.

They've now announced shows in Christchurch and Auckland next June.

Cirque du Soleil Artistic Director Robert Tannion told Mike Hosking that it's their 42nd production but their first ever on ice.

He says there's always a desire to push the boundaries.

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