{"id":650260,"date":"2025-12-23T11:26:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T11:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/650260\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T11:26:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T11:26:26","slug":"spicy-burlesque-parody-the-empire-strips-back-is-coming-to-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/650260\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Burlesque Parody ‘The Empire Strips Back’ Is Coming To Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sign up to the waitlist now<\/a> to experience the intergalactic antics of \u2018The Empire Strips Back\u2019 when it takes over the stage at Depot Mayfield this winter.<\/p>\n

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Take some beloved sci-fi characters, add some saucy choreography and a hefty dash of spice \u2013 no, not the illicit space kind \u2013 and you\u2019ll get The Empire Strips Back<\/a>, a popular burlesque parody which has already stunned crowds worldwide and now has set its sights on Manchester. Coming to Depot Mayfield in March 2026<\/strong>, you can journey to a galaxy far, far away; one where Darth Vader struts in a sheer catsuit accompanied by some scantily-clad stormtroopers and your favourite bickering duo \u2013 Han and Chewie of course \u2013 bust some classic moves.<\/p>\n

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What can you expect at The Empire Strips Back?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This otherworldly burlesque parody is like a Star Wars fever dream. A spectacle of sensual stripteases, creative choreography, inspired props, mesmerising sets and killer costumes<\/strong>, The Empire Strips Back<\/a> serves up a tantalising twist on your favourite scenes from the iconic franchise. One thing is for sure, you\u2019ll never watch Luke\u2019s tauntaun encounter on the ice planet Hoth the same way.<\/p>\n

Get ready to embrace the dark side. You\u2019ll be treated to a fantastic fusion of wit and wonder as talented performers master the art of sci-fi seduction<\/strong> and dance to a playlist-worthy repertoire of hit songs. Think Boba Fett bumping and grinding to Guns N\u2019Roses, a giant Jabba the Hutt rapping along to Notorious B.I.G.<\/a> and a hypnotising pair of Twi\u2019leks taking synchronicity to a whole new mesmerising level. There\u2019s even a rather shudder-inducing turn from Emperor Palpatine on a wrecking ball. Plus, like all good burlesque shows, a compere will be at hand between performances to provide puns and banter galore.<\/p>\n

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Following hugely successful runs in Canada, Mexico and the US, not to mention their popular stint in London, The Empire Strips Back<\/a> is now set to delight Star Wars fans in Manchester. You won\u2019t want to miss the show that WeLiveEntertainment called \u2018the most fun (they\u2019ve) had at a show all year, a must-see\u2019 or that SFGate said was \u2018one of the most memorable and impressive live performances (they\u2019ve) ever seen.\u2019 From the sounds of things, this is the show you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

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