The Empire Strips Back
You could be forgiven for thinking we were back in 1977, with all the excitement coinciding with the release of the new Star Wars film at the end of the year. The pop culture juggernaut has found its way into video games, Lego and now finally – burlesque.
Beginning in Australia in 2011, the Star Wars themed burlesque show was tailored for small, intimate venues. Since then however, the show has proved massively popular entertaining more than 35,000 fans and travelling all across the country. As of 2013 the conscious decision was made to expand the production and cater for a bigger and better show.
Russel S Beatie, who originally oversaw the 2011 shows, has told audiences to expect old favourites such as seductive storm troopers, a bodacious Boba Fett, a Darth with a dark side as well as many more surprises.
Unfortunately The Empire Strips Back has an extremely limited season here in Australia before heading over to Europe and America for an indefinite period. They say if imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, then surely burlesque is the sexiest. Don’t miss out. (BM)
June 13, 2015. The Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Road, Newtown. $60 + b.f. Tickets & info: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=EMPIREST15
