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BIOGRAPHY
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
Empire is set in a much smaller venue which makes it more intimate and close. I went to previews before opening and their is a craft to the product. Has humor and riskiness in it's demonstrations of performance. Would not be for everybody's taste, so study what it's all about.
