Empress Stah

Empress Stah is an internationally renowned trapeze artist, neo-burlesque starlet and twisted cabaret performer. Her signature performance is ‘Swinging from the Chandelier’ for which she won a Jerwood award.

She has spent ten years training and touring the world, refining her trademark style of ‘sophistication and glamour with an alternative edge’ and developing a unique repertoire of acts, making her one of the most original and respected artists working in her field today.

Trapeze Artist
An accomplished aerialist, Stah will amaze any audience from a sophisticated lounge crowd to ‘mad and up for it’ clubbers. She can perform on a Swinging or Static Trapeze, Web rope or Pink Sling. Her dazzling array of costumes include a 1920’s Style Diamante Encrusted Flesh Body Stocking, Burlesque Nipple Tassels, High Heels, Frilly Knickers, Vegas Showgirl Feather Bikini, and a Slick Rubber Catsuit.

The Chandelier
(Artistic impression by Silver AJ)
This opulent Chandelier is hand crafted from stainless steel. Standing 1.5m high and 2m in diameter, it has 18 arms with fully operational light fixtures. Rigging points at its base are designed to accommodate a Trapeze, Rope, or Sling. Purpose built it packs into a flight case for touring.

Madame’s Butterfly – Stilt Geisha
These two Couture 'Stilt Geisha' have been crafted from 100% latex rubber and cut from authentic kimono patterns, with much research being done into hair styling, traditional fabric prints and makeup. Ideal as ‘meet and greet’ hostesses and walkabout entertainment.

Cabaret Performer
Combining an eclectic range of skills to create brilliant and twisted storylines is Stah’s speciality. Shows may include Trapeze, Body Piercing, Ballet or Tap Dancing, Fan Dancing, Lip Synching, Nipple Tassel Twirling, Spoken Word, Mime, Nudity etc. Chereographed to an original soundtrack with acute attention to detail , each show is a masterpiece of comic flare. Please enquire for more specific details.