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⭐ The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back is here at last! Making its way to Vancouver, this previously sold-out experience drops classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!
🔥 The Galaxy's sexiest show is leaving Vancouver on October 14. Hurry, last tickets available! 🚨
Tickets for The Empire Strips Back in Vancouver
🎫 General Admission - includes entry to the experience
🎫 Imperial Package - includes express entry to the experience + a T-shirt
🪑 Seats are assigned upon arrival in the zone you select at purchase (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, or Emperor’s Seating). There are ADA Wheelchair Seats available.
Highlights
🤩 Be transported to a galaxy far, far away, to a world of burlesque fantasy
🌌 Hilarious parody, menacing and sexy dance, and even the droids you're looking for
✨ Your favorite characters are scantily clad, seriously sultry, and live on stage
⭐ Previously sold-out in New York, Chicago, San Diego, LA, and San Francisco - see the show in Vancouver for a limited time only
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date and time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission
📍 Location: Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston Street
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is fully ADA compliant with accessible seats available for purchase
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🎁 To get your friends and family a gift card to this event, click here
Description
Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking for, and much, much more!
Media Reviews
💬 “I’m forever changed. An enormous success. One of the most memorable and impressive live performances I’ve ever seen." - SFGate
💬 "Probably the most fun I've had at a show all year! A must-see." - WeLiveEntertainment
💬 “Star Wars fans, this is the show you’re looking for.” - Reno Gazette Journal
Disclaimer: This is a parody production. Star Wars and its characters are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd or Lucasfilm Ltd. This production is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with Disney, Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd, Lucasfilm Ltd or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third-party licensors.

User reviews
- Incredible experience, hilarious, good music, great visuals, amazing dancers, will definitely go again.
- Amazing show! Like wow!! So many laughs and great vibe
- Amazing production. Everything was outstanding.
- It was a awesome show!!! Recommend it to anyone who likes Star Wars!!!!
- Great show, was an amazing time. Highly recommend!
- Wonderful show! Extremely entertaining for a die hard Star Wars fan!
- R2-D2 made it RAIN!!!!!
- Such a great show!!!
- This was a really enjoyable fun show! All the people performing were great dancers and performers.
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Granville Island Stage
One of Arts Club Theatre’s three stages, the Granville Island Stage has been home to countless award-winning productions. Some of Canada’s best known talents have graced the stages or created new work...