NEWS: The Emerald Garrison to Invade Derry
The Emerald Garrison, Ireland’s premier Star Wars costuming club, will Strike Back at the Millennium Forum next month for what is sure be a fantastic weekend of Star Wars celebration in Invasion Derry as part of the Culture Tech festival.
The award winning family event is run by the fans, for the fans. Their props and replicas exhibition, which has proved to be very popular in the previous events will be on show, as well as having a new lineup of actors, talks, and other fun interactive activities such as Force Training with the Jedi and Seth instructors.
Speaking about the event, Paul Mason General Manager of the Millennium Forum said: “This is such a prestigious award winning family show. As a Star Wars fan I have introduced my kids to Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader and for them to now get the chance to meet some of these costumed heroes and villains, promises to be an excellent family day out. Our main auditorium will be transformed into an interactive exhibition that will feature 3D sets of some of the most popular Star Wars scenes including: The Hoth Station, Jabba The Hut, Tattooine, Endor Scene and Yoda’s Hut, to name a few.”
Star Wars fans will also be excited to learn that actor, Jack Klaff, who featured in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, will be making an appearance at the event.
With over 40 costumed characters, such as legions of Storm Troopers, Jedi Knights, Bounty Hunters, Clone Troopers, Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Wookies, kids of all ages will love meeting the iconic figures. Everyone can mingle with the costume guests and get their picture taken with them or even on one of the custom fan built sets.
Invasion Derry arrives at the Millennium Forum on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September with tickets priced at £6.50 which are available now from the Box Office.
