Hackney Empire
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Something for everyone in Hackney 📍
Coming soon: Cinderella (22 Nov - 31 Dec) 🎭
Monitored Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
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Coming soon: Cinderella (22 Nov - 31 Dec) 🎭
Monitored Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
linktr.ee/hackneyempire
📢JUST ANNOUNCED: The Drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
📢JUST ANNOUNCED: The Drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
Rehearsals are underway and the magic is brewing as Cinderella is almost here! 🧚♂️
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Rehearsals are underway and the magic is brewing as Cinderella is almost here! 🧚♂️
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Grab the family and play Cinderella’s Pumpkin Dash game! All you have to do is help Cinderella get home from the Ball by avoiding the pumpkins before the clock strikes midnight! ⏰
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Grab the family and play Cinderella’s Pumpkin Dash game! All you have to do is help Cinderella get home from the Ball by avoiding the pumpkins before the clock strikes midnight! ⏰
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
We’re looking for casual Sales & Ticketing Assistants to join our Box Office team! If you’re passionate about great customer service and buzzing environments, we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re looking for casual Sales & Ticketing Assistants to join our Box Office team! If you’re passionate about great customer service and buzzing environments, we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
There’s still time to apply to be our new Head of Marketing and Communications!
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There’s still time to apply to be our new Head of Marketing and Communications!
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
Calling all runners and theatre lovers! 🏃
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Calling all runners and theatre lovers! 🏃
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
We asked the Fairy Godmother to grant us one wish and she whisked us straight to Hackney Central! 🧚
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We asked the Fairy Godmother to grant us one wish and she whisked us straight to Hackney Central! 🧚
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana opens on our main stage tonight, and we’re turning up the Havana heat!🔥
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana opens on our main stage tonight, and we’re turning up the Havana heat!🔥
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
⭐ Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is bringing her brand-new show to Hackney next October!
📅 Thu 29 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/maisie-adam-whatsherface
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is bringing her brand-new show to Hackney next October!
📅 Thu 29 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/maisie-adam-whatsherface
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
⭐ Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is bringing her brand-new show to Hackney next October!
📅 Thu 29 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/maisie-adam-whatsherface
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is bringing her brand-new show to Hackney next October!
📅 Thu 29 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/maisie-adam-whatsherface
⭐ Why Didn’t I Get Married
Following five consecutive sold-out shows in the UK, Alan Charles’ latest side-tickling, laugh-out-loud play is coming to Hackney!
📅 Sun 1 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/why-didnt-i-get-married
Following five consecutive sold-out shows in the UK, Alan Charles’ latest side-tickling, laugh-out-loud play is coming to Hackney!
📅 Sun 1 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/why-didnt-i-get-married
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
⭐ Why Didn’t I Get Married
Following five consecutive sold-out shows in the UK, Alan Charles’ latest side-tickling, laugh-out-loud play is coming to Hackney!
📅 Sun 1 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/why-didnt-i-get-married
Following five consecutive sold-out shows in the UK, Alan Charles’ latest side-tickling, laugh-out-loud play is coming to Hackney!
📅 Sun 1 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/why-didnt-i-get-married
📢 We've just announced two brand-new shows coming up in 2026!
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📢 We've just announced two brand-new shows coming up in 2026!
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
Join us for a festive classic with a Cuban twist as this joyful reimagining bursts onto our stage. With brand-new choreography from Carlos Acosta CBE, performed by his company, Acosta Danza.💃
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join us for a festive classic with a Cuban twist as this joyful reimagining bursts onto our stage. With brand-new choreography from Carlos Acosta CBE, performed by his company, Acosta Danza.💃
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
We’re just one week away from Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana lighting up our main stage!🤩
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re just one week away from Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana lighting up our main stage!🤩
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
It’s beginning to look a lot like panto… oh yes it is!
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
October 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like panto… oh yes it is!
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Before he was a Traitor… he was killing it on stage! ⚰️
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Before he was a Traitor… he was killing it on stage! ⚰️
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
Get ready to experience a ★★★★ ‘smart piece of feel-good entertainment’ @thetimes.com with Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana next month!
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
October 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Get ready to experience a ★★★★ ‘smart piece of feel-good entertainment’ @thetimes.com with Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana next month!
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Could you be our new Head of Marketing and Communications?
We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the marketing, communications, and sales functions at Hackney Empire.
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the marketing, communications, and sales functions at Hackney Empire.
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
October 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Could you be our new Head of Marketing and Communications?
We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the marketing, communications, and sales functions at Hackney Empire.
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the marketing, communications, and sales functions at Hackney Empire.
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: When Missing Turns To Murder Live
The acclaimed Netflix true crime series When Missing Turns to Murder brings a deeply moving event, hosted by former police officer & television presenter Rav Wilding
Fri 6 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/when-missing-turns-to-murder-live
The acclaimed Netflix true crime series When Missing Turns to Murder brings a deeply moving event, hosted by former police officer & television presenter Rav Wilding
Fri 6 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/when-missing-turns-to-murder-live
October 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: When Missing Turns To Murder Live
The acclaimed Netflix true crime series When Missing Turns to Murder brings a deeply moving event, hosted by former police officer & television presenter Rav Wilding
Fri 6 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/when-missing-turns-to-murder-live
The acclaimed Netflix true crime series When Missing Turns to Murder brings a deeply moving event, hosted by former police officer & television presenter Rav Wilding
Fri 6 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/when-missing-turns-to-murder-live
🌟 Young Producers is a free weekly training programme for 14–21-year-olds, that helps you learn about producing, develop your skills, and gain confidence to create, organize, and manage your own events throughout the year.
Sign up, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects
Sign up, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects
October 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🌟 Young Producers is a free weekly training programme for 14–21-year-olds, that helps you learn about producing, develop your skills, and gain confidence to create, organize, and manage your own events throughout the year.
Sign up, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects
Sign up, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects
🌟 Writers’ Room is a free 8-week programme designed for 18–27-year-olds that aims to develop your storytelling craft and help you take your work to the next level professionally.
Wed 22 Oct - Wed 17 Dec, Sign up now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects/writers-room
Wed 22 Oct - Wed 17 Dec, Sign up now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects/writers-room
October 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🌟 Writers’ Room is a free 8-week programme designed for 18–27-year-olds that aims to develop your storytelling craft and help you take your work to the next level professionally.
Wed 22 Oct - Wed 17 Dec, Sign up now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects/writers-room
Wed 22 Oct - Wed 17 Dec, Sign up now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects/writers-room
📢 Join us for a night of comedy with Romesh Ranganathan & Friends in support of UNICEF UK's Sudan Emergency Appeal.
Romesh is joined by Katherine Ryan, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Limahl Germain, and Seann Walsh.
Next week: Thu 9 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/romesh-ranganathan-friends
Romesh is joined by Katherine Ryan, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Limahl Germain, and Seann Walsh.
Next week: Thu 9 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/romesh-ranganathan-friends
October 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📢 Join us for a night of comedy with Romesh Ranganathan & Friends in support of UNICEF UK's Sudan Emergency Appeal.
Romesh is joined by Katherine Ryan, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Limahl Germain, and Seann Walsh.
Next week: Thu 9 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/romesh-ranganathan-friends
Romesh is joined by Katherine Ryan, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Limahl Germain, and Seann Walsh.
Next week: Thu 9 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/romesh-ranganathan-friends
⭐ Jodok Cello Live
Don’t miss the chance to see the world-famous barefoot cellist from the Alps, Jodok Cello, live in Hackney!
This exclusive London concert is a perfect blend of classical mastery, raw emotion.
📅 Thu 7 May, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jodok-cello-live
Don’t miss the chance to see the world-famous barefoot cellist from the Alps, Jodok Cello, live in Hackney!
This exclusive London concert is a perfect blend of classical mastery, raw emotion.
📅 Thu 7 May, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jodok-cello-live
September 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⭐ Jodok Cello Live
Don’t miss the chance to see the world-famous barefoot cellist from the Alps, Jodok Cello, live in Hackney!
This exclusive London concert is a perfect blend of classical mastery, raw emotion.
📅 Thu 7 May, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jodok-cello-live
Don’t miss the chance to see the world-famous barefoot cellist from the Alps, Jodok Cello, live in Hackney!
This exclusive London concert is a perfect blend of classical mastery, raw emotion.
📅 Thu 7 May, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jodok-cello-live
⭐ Roots of Qawwali ft. Chand Ali Khan
After a successful show earlier this year, Qawwali World is back with their brand-new Roots of Qawwali Tour featuring Chand Ali Khan and Ensemble.
📅 Sat 24 Jan, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/roots-of-qawwali-chand-ali-khan
After a successful show earlier this year, Qawwali World is back with their brand-new Roots of Qawwali Tour featuring Chand Ali Khan and Ensemble.
📅 Sat 24 Jan, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/roots-of-qawwali-chand-ali-khan
September 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⭐ Roots of Qawwali ft. Chand Ali Khan
After a successful show earlier this year, Qawwali World is back with their brand-new Roots of Qawwali Tour featuring Chand Ali Khan and Ensemble.
📅 Sat 24 Jan, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/roots-of-qawwali-chand-ali-khan
After a successful show earlier this year, Qawwali World is back with their brand-new Roots of Qawwali Tour featuring Chand Ali Khan and Ensemble.
📅 Sat 24 Jan, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/roots-of-qawwali-chand-ali-khan
📢 We’ve just announced two brand-new music shows for 2026! 🎶
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
September 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢 We’ve just announced two brand-new music shows for 2026! 🎶
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
In case you missed it, last week we waved our magic wand and revealed the full cast and creative team for Cinderella, coming to Hackney this festive season! 🧚♂️
Stay tuned for more as our talented Company bring this magical story to life. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 by Perou
Stay tuned for more as our talented Company bring this magical story to life. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 by Perou
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
In case you missed it, last week we waved our magic wand and revealed the full cast and creative team for Cinderella, coming to Hackney this festive season! 🧚♂️
Stay tuned for more as our talented Company bring this magical story to life. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 by Perou
Stay tuned for more as our talented Company bring this magical story to life. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 by Perou