The Empire at The Collection
Signings / Photo opportunities / Q&A sessions / Sabre School / Craft activities / Costuming groups / and much more...
The Empire at The Collection
10 am to 4 pm
Free entry to the museum
Activities and events for fans of all ages throughout the day.
Running schedule:
Saturday 10th October
10:00 Doors open
10:00-12:00 Guest signing opportunities
10:30 Sabre Training School - £7 per child SOLD OUT
10:00-12:00 Fan films in the auditorium Makazie One / I.M.P.S. The Relentless /The Secret in the Sand Part 1
1:00 Q&A session with Michael Carter, Nick Joseph and Peter Roy, Tickets £5 (limited spaces, please book in advance at The Collection)
2:00-4:00 Guest photo opportunities
2:00-4:00 Fan Films in the auditorium Makazie One / I.M.P.S. The Relentless /The Secret in the Sand Part 1
2:30 Sabre Training School - £7 per child SOLD OUT
3:30 Live battle
Sunday 11th October
10:00 Doors open
10:00-12:00 Guest signing opportunities
10:30 Sabre Training School - £7 per child (booking required, please book in advance at The Collection)
10:00-12:00 Fan films in the auditorium Makazie One / I.M.P.S. The Relentless /The Secret in the Sand Part 1
1:00 Q&A session with Garrick Hagon and Paul Markham Tickets £5 (limited spaces, please book in advance at The Collection)
2:00-4:00 Guest photo opportunities
2:00-4:00 Fan Films in the auditorium Makazie One / I.M.P.S. The Relentless /The Secret in the Sand Part 1
2:30 Sabre Training School - £7 per child (booking required, please book in advance at The Collection)
3:30 Live battle between ‘Sith Lord Rins'zler’ and Master Yeleah Nevetsbetween ‘Sith Lord Rins'zler’ and Master Yeleah NevetsMeet the actors from the movies (artists appear subject to commitments)
GARRICK HAGON (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
Garrick Hagon played Biggs Darklighter, Red three in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and has had numerous roles in many blockbuster movies including 'Mission Impossible', 'Spy Game', 'Batman' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' alongside Johnny Depp. Garrick is also one of only a handful of actors to have appeared in both the old and new series of Doctor Who, starring alongside Third Doctor Jon Pertwee in the 1972 story 'The Mutants' as well as Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith in the 2012 story 'A Town Called Mercy'
PETER ROY (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
Peter Roy starred in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi and has also had roles in numerous films including James Bond film 'Thunderball' as 006 and Will's dad in 'About a Boy' alongside Hugh Grant. Peter has also appeared in no less than 18 Doctor Who episodes including classics such as 'The Faceless Ones'. 'The Hand of Fear' and 'Resurrection of the Daleks'
MICHAEL CARTER (appearing Saturday only)
Michael Carter played Bib Fortuna in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Michael has appeared in several movies including the classic horror film 'An American Werewolf in London' and 'The Illusionist' alongside Edward Norton. Michael's television career has included episodes of 'Spooks', 'Casualty', 'Taggart' as well as playing a UNIT Soldier in the Doctor Who episode 'A Mind of Evil' with Third Doctor Jon Pertwee.
NICK JOSEPH (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
Nick Joseph portrayed Arhul Hextrophon during the medal ceremony in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Nick also featured in the James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved me' and in three episodes of Doctor Who including 'The Leisure Hive' with Fourth Doctor Tom Baker, 'Terminus' with Fifth Doctor Peter Davison and 'The Mark of the Rani' with Sixth Doctor Colin Baker.
PAUL MARKHAM (appearing Saturday and Sunday)
Paul Markham's moment of Star Wars fame was in Star Wars: Episode IV Return Of The Jedi where he appeared as an Imperial Officer in the landing bay scene, when Darth Vader marched on deck. Paul subsequently appeared in 'Superman', Tim Burton’s 'Batman', 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves', 'Elizabeth' and 'Shakespeare In Love', 'The King's Speech', and no less than three Lucasfilm productions: 'Labyrinth', 'Willow' and 'Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade'.
SABRE TRAINING ACADEMY The Sabre School is now running 2 sessions each day and each will be £7 per child for a 45min session. Learn the way of the energy blade with Grand Master Yeleah Nevets! You will receive a certificate and a completion reward. The sessions will be running at 10:30-11:15 and 2:30 -3:25 on both days.
There will be opportunities to have photos taken with the actors, collect autographs and ask questions in the Q&A*
Q&A sessions start at 1pm and tickets are £5. Call us on 01522 550965
*charges apply to all of these activities.