Saturday, November 25, 2017

Spa Wars: Celebrating of 40 Years of 'Star Wars'

'Spa Wars' is Leamington’s celebration of 40 years of Star Wars, bringing 10 cast members from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of The Jedi and The Force Awakens to All Saint’s Parish Church, Priory Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV31 1AA, on Saturday December 2.

Being held just before the greatly anticipated 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is released, Spa Wars promises a galactic showcase fit for fans, collectors and families looking for a fun day out or a spot of early Christmas shopping.

The event is being organised by the team behind the Town’s very own comic convention – Leam Comic Con – in partnership with Comic Connections from Banbury.

Lisa-Marie Nelson, from Leam Comic Con, said: “Spa Wars is the perfect opportunity for fans to meet original Star Wars cast members and get hyped for the latest movie. We have robotic droids, professional cosplayers, plenty of comics, collectibles and original art for sale and even a Luke Skywalker Christmas Grotto for the kids!

Confirmed cast members include:
A NEW HOPE:
Chris Bunn - The Original Stormtrooper,
Laurie Goode - Stormtrooper, 
John Chapman – X-Wing Pilot (FINAL CONVENTION APPEARANCE)
Derek Lyons – Medal Bearer and Massassi Guard.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK:
Alan Harris – Bounty Hunter Bossk,
Cathy Munroe – Bounty Hunter Zuckuss,
Bill Hargreaves – Prop Master and Bounty Hunter IG-88.

THE RETURN OF THE JEDI:
Hugh Spight – Gamorrean Guard.

THE FORCE AWAKENS:
Nathalie Cuzner – Protocol Droid PZ-4CO,
Scott Richardson –First Mate Quiggold
Paul Warren - Varmik The Hassk Thug.

A major coup for collectors on the day will be the appearance of the 3 fans who’ve helped stationery brand, Helix, to re-launch its 1970’s Star Wars stationery range. At a recent auction, a collection of 'Star Wars' pencil cases and soap bars launched to promote the film's original release in 1977, sold at auction for almost £5000! One of the fans instrumental in reviving the much loved range is Leamington’s own Craig Spivey from Spivey Creative.

The UK R2 Builders Club will also be there. They are a group of droid builders with their own screen accurate self built Astromech droids as well as various other droids including Mouse Droids, Chopper & BB8. Some of the builders have been fortunate enough to be involved in some high profile Lucasfilm events and have even worked on the recent ‪Star Wars movies‬.

The R2 Builders attend as many events as they can throughout the year, entertaining guests at various events and raising money for charity. The Spa Wars Skywalker Christmas Grotto will give children the opportunity to collect a gift from Santa while raising money for the UK R2 Builders club!

Gaming fans will be able to take part in free Star Wars table top games on the day hosted by Leamington’s Crescent Gaming Consortium, while film buffs can grab tickets for the next Leamington Underground Cinema event, a very special screening of Star Wars documentary Elstree 1976 to be held at the Church in the same evening.

Visit spatowncomics.co.uk/spawars to book advance tickets and limited slot photoshoots with cast members.

Adult tickets are £10, children 5+ are £5 and children under 5 can attend for free. Booking fees apply. Doors open 10am - 5pm.

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