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Spiegelworld presents EMPIRE

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 91 reviews

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Created by the ingenious minds of Spiegelworld comes, EMPIRE!  The show smashes the boundaries of circus, cabaret, variety and burlesque, reinventing the genres for the 21st century audience. Assembling the sexiest and most daring talent from across the globe, EMPIRE is presented in a custom build, intimate 500-seat spiegeltent – boasting plush velvet VIP banquets, beveled mirrors and stained glass.

Led by emcees Oscar and Fanny, the two steer the show while the eclectic cast of characters including the seductive gorilla girls (banquine) amazing foot jugglers, backwards bending contortionist, daredevil roller skaters, world champion wheelmaster and more  - all summersault, slapstick and striptease through their acts! Completing the cast is a sultry songstress and fast-fingered guitarist.

A Cirque du Soleil recommended night out, EMPIRE has received international praise from sold out audiences in New York, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Canada – EMPIRE is thrilled to play Portland as they continue their multi-city North American Tour.

"The party atmosphere of Empire is palpable the moment you step into the Spiegeltent...Then it amps up!" - Toronto Star

“Spectacular & Kinetically Stunning” Time Out New York

“Takes the Audience by Storm” Sydney Morning Herald

"Date night just got a little more risqué and a whole lot of fun!" UrbanMoms.ca

“Empire takes traditional circus, sexes it up and amps if off the dial” The Daily Telegraph

“Left me speechless, cool live music, hot taut bodies, eye popping feats of grace and muscle”  New York Daily News

“Empire an out of this world must-see” The Christchurch Press

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 91 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mind Blowing

    by Ronadayla on 1/26/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    We found Empire to be absolutely mind blowing! A visual and auditory feast! Sexy, funny with extraordinary daring acrobatics. The last piece with the feather was so intense and so moving it brought me to tears! Love, love loved it!!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Pretty cool and different

    by VancouverJes on 1/25/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    My wife and I enjoyed the show. It went from really cool and amazing to kind of weird (but entertaining) back to really cool and amazing. We would def go again :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Empire was....... wow

    by DDCARES on 1/25/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    This was non stop fun from the time we entered the building. Fast paced, actioned packed sexiness.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Empire

    by RyanContinental on 1/25/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    A must see. The show is a lot of fun. The venue and the performances were amazing. It was a wonderful mix of comedy, acrobatic skill, music and overall sexiness.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hilarious date night!

    by kristithomas on 1/23/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    My husband and I drove from Seattle to Portland for the weekend just to see this show. We've seen small shows all the way to large Vegas Cirque du Soleil shows, and we loved this show! We had no idea what to expect, as the reviews varied from loving it to hating it. It was a small and intimate crowd, and I can't imagine there was a single bad seat in the whole place, our view was wonderful! The entire show was very well put together. It was hilarious! I will say it is not for the prudent, as the show was crude (and had a little bit of nudity), but very very well done! There were acrobatics, small skits, and they did their own music. These performers are obviously incredibly talented! I would absolutely go see it again, and I'd tell all of our friends to go see it too. It made for a spectacular date night!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Empire was good

    by veranos on 1/21/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    When we were brought to our seats, the actual seats were missing. There were some stage hand items on the floor where our chairs were supposed to be. When we were re-sat, I was nervous that someone would come up and want the seats that we were given. As the show went on I wondered if that wasn't part of the act since some parts of the show were audience interactive. We enjoyed the program. There was a great deal of talent and very unique acts. The intimacy of the event is to be cherished. To see the gifted performers so close is the way we should all see performances.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Spiegelworld was incredible!

    by MESDPD on 1/20/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    This was an amazing show. I was excited to see it given the reviews it was getting. This show is hilarious, raunchy, daring and exciting. There were many times that I laughed so hard I cried and other times where I held my breath and was on the edge of my seat. This show is hard to describe; saying it is a sexy carnival show does not do it justice. I loved Spiegelworld and would see it any time it is in my city. I highly recommend it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wow, great show!

    by JeanLouiseScoutFinch on 1/20/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    Wasn't sure what to expect, but it was the fastest and most reviving 90 minutes. Was sad to see it end. Don't sit in the front row.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely Amazing Show!

    by Lea73 on 1/19/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    Wonderfully talented performers put on an incredibly amazing show! It was a little raunchy at times due to the two 'MC's' of the event (warning that you do see penis) but the performances were amazing and I would go again in a heartbeat. The talent showcased was just incredible. Live music, acrobats, contortionists, and more! Definitely go if you can!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!

    by Bargirl529 on 1/19/16Rose Quarter-Benton Lot - Portland

    I'd seen Absinthe while in Vegas so when I saw there was another show that Spiegelworld was putting on while I was visiting in Portland I had to go. While not as good as the Vegas show I still have to say that the show was awesome. While I don't want to give too much away the feather routine and Bubble girl were my favorite and the show's hosts are hilarious! There is some nudity and vulgarity which I loved but others may not like as much. If you don't have any issues with that definitely go see this show while it's still there!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great evening of adult fun!

    by thump2 on 1/19/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    Some amazing acts, fun MC's, intimate venue. Probably not for the narrow minded, religious right. Acrobatic acts were fun to watch. Comedy was risque' but not vulgar, with maybe one exception....the fun take on "the quick change artist"! Wife laughed so hard, I thought she was going to fall off her chair.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely Loved this Show!!!

    by 1m2k3l4 on 1/19/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    Absolutely Loved the Show!!! I haven’t laughed that hard and that much in I can’t remember when!! I was completely impressed and amazed by all of the talent! And in disbelief and shock!! Loved it!! I would definitely recommend the show and hope they have much success and tons of people go and watch it!!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Meh

    by DJJazzyJ on 1/19/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    This show was a mess. The exception was the mind blowing balancing act finale. Aside from that, I felt like I was watching performers who just missed the cut at a community college talent show tryout. Had I paid the $10 cover at Dante's Sunday Sinferno to see this act, the rating would be much higher. But after spending $150 for a pair of tickets, I was expecting professional performers, trained dancers, etc. That's not to say I wasn't entertained. I was. I'm easily entertained.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hilarious, amazing, breathtaking

    by smittenwhitten on 1/19/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    Didn't know what to expect with this show. So, So, So, glad we went. It was unforgettable.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Empire was great entertainment

    by JMR51 on 1/18/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    We didn't really know what to expect from the show. From the beginning they had you guessing what kind of entertainment was going to happen. The performers were incredible, they all had their own style of entertainment. The host and hostess were very entertaining and funny. The two people doing the music, women singing and the guitar player were outstanding. My only disappointment was you did not offer CD of their music. Thank you for a wonderful entertaining evening that we will remember and talk about for a long time. Our hats off to the cast..

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic Show

    by PortlandRocks on 1/14/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    Highly recommended. Will definitely go again. Amazing athletic performances. Great music. Intimate setting. Funny and risqué. Not for those with delicate sensibilities.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    never miss the circus

    by galasdian on 1/13/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    as always the performance was amazing. we had a little trouble finding parking, that is the problem with sharing a venue, and got in a little late but it was totally worth it. the 'tent' was amazing, the performers were amazing, the live music was amazing. having the venue be so small for this was amazing, its way easier to interact with the crowd (we had to duck sometimes!) and to get a really good look at what they are doing and have it all happen nearly in our laps.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Aries

    by PopaBear on 1/13/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    There was some terrific acts!!! We enjoyed ourselves!!!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    raunchy and funny

    by bnvg on 1/12/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    Filled with sexual humor and circus tricks. I thought it was great until the last performer. The show was faced paced and lively until him. Great trick but WAY too slow and I actually got bored. When I realized it was the last trick I wondered why they would such a silly show that way. Oh well, can't win them all. Well with the discount ticket price and a good way to spend an hour and a half of your life.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Remarcable

    by Kislany on 1/12/16Rose Quarter - Benton Lot - Portland

    The theater was "cozy" but the wooden seats were just horrible. BUT the show with these many talented young people was FANTASTIC, SUPER, UNEXPECTED ,magnificent, enticing. Had I explained it enough. I understood why the "no one under 18" rule. I really was impressed with the talent shown on the very small stage. I would see this event again,again and gain.