19 August 2008 - 23 August 2008 (Main House)
24 August 2008 (Main House)
Julius d'genius Agwu once again brings his live music and comedy show to London this August, bringing his infectious humour and comedic skills to the African diaspora and the Hackney Empire. Supported by the best Nigerian musical and comedy acts, Crack Ya Ribs is THE number 1 comedy show in Nigeria … Don’t miss it!
29 August 2008 (Main House)
Ice Gems present "Get it on the floor". On 29 August the award winning Hackney Empire theatre sees the ultimate dance talent/showcase competition to see which community dance group, professional dance group and freestylers brings the best skills, movement and technique to the table, whether you're a krump, street, breaking, contemporary, popper, locker or ballet group lets see if you have got what it takes to GET IT ON THE FLOOR and battle it out for the various cash prizes on offer!!!
30 August 2008 - 31 August 2008 (Main House)
A brand new comedy sketch show by Richard Nyeila, destined for a TV screen near you! Premiering at the empire and featuring some of the best comedic and acting talent around, including Richard Blackwood, Wayne Rollins, Glenda Jaxson, Annette Fagon and Babatunde.
4 September 2008 (Main House)
‘It’s back… It’s elite… It’s Essence’
6 September 2008 - 7 September 2008 (Main House)
BJ Harmony & Harmony Productions present Guava Jelly. A bittersweet comedy starring Oliver Samuels, Audrey Reid and Volier Maffe Johnson.
9 September 2008 - 27 September 2008 (Main House)
Legendary St Petersburg clown company Licedei return to the Hackney Empire with their critically acclaimed production The Family. Join the craziest, funniest family you've ever seen! Children and adults alike will be enthralled, delighted and suprised as one of the world's greatest physical theatre companies turns the ancient art of clowning on its head!
"Exhilarating stuff.....You should seek out this show, and bring the kids along" Edinburgh Guide
9 September 2008 - 27 September 2008 (HE Studio)
Back by popular demand - Do you know where your daughter is? explores the breakdown of relationships between a mother and her teenage daughter and the devastating consequence that occur when that relationship is replaced by an increasing dependence on a more streetwise, sexually active and violent peer group.
28 September 2008 (Main House)
Join Kojo - the fresh prince of Hackney as he returns to the Hackney Empire for his last show before moving to New York - it's going to be a special night of entertainment!
Featuring interviews, sketches and performances from some of Kojo's closest celebrity friends.
A Night with Kojo is not to be missed!
30 September 2008 - 5 October 2008 (HE Studio)
The Strength of a mother's love is immeasurable. Imagine nurturing, caring, educating and supporting your child through their formative years, then suddenly, just as they are about to embark on their own independent lives, someone fires a gun, in an act of unprovoked violence, and they are taken from you.
Written and performed by Judd Batchelor
Directed by Susie McKenna
5 October 2008 (Main House)
Sivas'93 was awarded the "best play of the year " by the International Association of Theatre Critics. Genco Erkal was awarded director of the best production of the year. Writers Syndicate of Turkey presented a plaque to Genco Erkal for his "contribution to the Freedom of Speech" and named him as their honorary member for his outstanding play.
9 October 2008 - 11 October 2008 (Main House)
ENGLISH TOURING OPERA returns to the Hackney Empire with Dvorak's Rusalka - the beloved tale of the little princess told through sweeping orchestrations and glorious music including the soaring Hymn to the Moon. Soprano DONNA BATEMAN (who sang the title role in ETO's Susannah) takes the lead. La tragedie de Carmen is a groundbreaking unique adaptation of Bizet's great opera by the visionary director PETER BROOK.
12 October 2008
Acclaimed psychic Tony Stockwell returns to the Hackney Empire for an evening of mediumship - even the great cynics will be amazed by Tony Stockwell's predictions and unexplained insights to "the other side."
14 October 2008 (Main House)
The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for...The Swedish super-group's greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!
16 October 2008
The multi-award winning radio station, Club Asia presents…BOTOWN: The place where Bollywood gets Funk'd up - A spectacular revue show with music, comedy & dance Featuring music from Bollywood greats fused with classic Soul Funk grooves.
17 October 2008 (Main House)
A cultural revue that brings together some of the most important young British musicians of the last decade, in a mission to create fresh exciting sound s with a sense of moral outrage currently missing in music.
Starring:
Jon McClure - Reverend and The Makers
Low-Key - UK Hip Hop Legend
Andy Nicholson - Ex Artic Monkeys Bassist
Matt Helders - Artic Monkeys Drummer
Drew McConnell - Babyshambles
Joe Moskow - Reverend and The Makers
26 October 2008 (Main House)
Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions present a spectacular new autumn tour, bringing a touch of Arena Di Verona to the Hackney Empire following the premiere performance in Leeds Castle, Kent.
28 October 2008 - 29 October 2008
The highly acclaimed National Youth Ballet, celebrate their 21st anniversary with a diverse creative programme guaranteed to appeal to all. The company presents some of the treasures from their repertoire as well as new work by aspiring choreographers. Includes their dazzling, toe tapping ballet Old Man of Lochnagar inspired by the book written by HRH Prince of Wales.
30 October 2008 (Main House)
The Hackney Empire is proud to announce The Alessi Brothers Live! in their first UK date in decades! The Alessi Brothers first won the world over with their music with the introduction of "Oh Lori" in 1977 and have since sold over 8 million records!
Supported by Singer-Songwriter, Jan Allain.
4 November 2008 - 22 November 2008 (Main House)
Shaolin, Wheel of Life is the critically acclaimed live Kung-fu extravaganza that has thrilled and astonished audiences all over the world.
29 November 2008 - 10 January 2009 (Main House)
This year's its...Mother Goose NOW BOOKING. The phenomenally successful Hackney Empire pantomime returns for 2008's festive season.
9 December 2008 (Main House)
After a sell out show in 2007 Jimmy Carr returns with Joke Technician. This show is exactly the same as last year except every single word. It's rude, crude and offensive but those aren't the only reasons you'll enjoy it.
10 February 2009 - 14 February 2009 (Main House)
The RSC returns after its sell-out run of Noughts & Crosses with Othello.
