Sci-fi fantasy becomes saucy, spectacular reality at The Empire Strips Back. The hilarious burlesque parody will transport you to a galaxy far, far away…to a place where Stormtroopers appear to have forgotten half their armour, Han gets so-low, and Skywalker’s dirty Landspeeder gets a sudsy wash. No, that’s actually not a euphemism.
After thrilling fans in multiple cities across the US, Mexico and Australia the show is now inviting London to embrace the dark side (in more ways than one). The stellar sensation will, fittingly, open on May 4, aka Star Wars Day, at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, promising a captivating evening of burlesque performances that bring the franchise to life like never before.
What can you expect at The Empire Strips Back?
The idea of a Star Wars burlesque show might prompt raised eyebrows, but we find your lack of faith disturbing. The epic show has delighted audiences across the pond, with rave reviews and sold-out shows in Seattle, Portland, Chicago, New York, San Diego, LA, and San Francisco. Now, it’s our turn to see what all the fuss is about.
Let’s just say it likely won’t be aspirations you’ll be choking on when you settle in for a risqué night of stripteases, fabulous performances, and deviously fun dances. Strap in, as you’ll be seeing double when Twi’leks take to the stage, whooping for wookies as Chewbacca busts some epic moves and questioning everything about yourself as Darth Vader gives new meaning to the term fierce. Hey, it’s not everyday you see the Dark Lord of the Sith in tights.
Rebel scum, nerfherder or the queen of Naboo, everyone is welcome at The Empire Strips Back. It’s all the iconic characters and costumes you know and love, but just with an extra dash of hilarity, frivolity and, well, fishnets. In the words of the Reno Gazette Journal; “Star Wars fans, this is the show you’re looking for.” Hell, even if you’re not already a fan, you are sure to be by the time you leave.
