The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody - Waitlist



The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody - Waitlist

The hit burlesque parody The Empire Strips Back … is making its way back to Birmingham! This audience fave drops classic characters into the world of burlesque. Don’t miss out!

🚨 Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 AM! 🚨

The Experience
🎫 Waitlist for The Empire Strips Back
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Highlights
🤩 Be transported to a galaxy far, far away, to a world of burlesque fantasy
🌌 Hilarious parody, menacing and risqué dance, and even the droids you're looking for
✨ Your favourite characters are scantily clad, seriously sultry and live on stage
⭐ Previously sold out in Portland, Washington DC, New York, San Diego, LA, Detroit, and more

General Info
📅 Dates: opening night on January 15, 2026
🕒 Time:
- Tuesday: 7:30pm
- Wednesday: 7:30pm
- Thursday: 7:30pm
- Friday: 8:00pm
- Saturday: 4:00pm & 8:00pm
- Sunday: 3:00pm & 7:00pm
⏳ Duration: 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
📍 Location: The Old Rep Theatre
👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue has accessible seating
💰 Price: ticket prices will start at £14
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience 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! Don't miss out and join the waitlist for The Empire Strips Back in Birmingham!

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.

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About the venue

The Old Rep Theatre

The Old Rep is a historic Grade II listed theatre, located on Station Street in Birmingham, England.

Getting there

The Old Rep Theatre

45 Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY

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Getting there

The Old Rep Theatre

45 Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY