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13-21 Youth Takeover: Opportunity Fair and Career Advice
4 February 2012
Interested in working in the arts or creative industries? Come and find out how you could get your foot in the door.
Meet creative businesses and arts organisations from accross East London, find out what activities are happening on your doorstep and get career advice from top industry professionals. -
13-21 Youth Takeover: Live DJ club night
4 February 2012
Chill and listen to some great music played by DJ masters.
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13-21 Youth Takeover: Creative Writing with Tameka Empson and Susie McKenna
5 February 2012
Interested in writing? Ever wanted to write a play?
Eastenders' resident funny lady Kim, Tameka Empson, and Hackney Empire's Creative Director, and writer/director of the Empire's legendary pantomimes, Susie McKenna, will pass on some tricks of the trade and give you the golden rules of creative writing in a workshop that will be full of laughter and creation. Let them help you bring your ideas to life.Harold Pinter Room
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13-21 Youth Takeover: Artburst Teen Mums' and Minis' workshop
5 February 2012
A 90-minute interactive workshop for under 5's and their young parents. Come along with your babies and have some fun!
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13-21 Youth Takeover: Speak to Me with Hardeep Singh
5 February 2012
Interested in comedy? Think you're funny? Come and join TV favourite Hardeep Singh, in a comedy storytelling workshop where all you need is one mic and your imagination.
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13-21 Youth Takeover: Street Dance Workshop with Kat B
5 February 2012
You've seen him in the panto and on MTV, and if you have ever wondered who taught Boy Blue creator Kenrick 'H20' Sandy the moves then look no further... get up close and personal with the dancer and comedian Kat B. Show off your moves and learn some new ones in a high energy, fun street dance workshop.
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13-21 Youth Takeover: Johnny B's Prop Making Workshop
5 February 2012
Ever wondered how they make food look real on TV and in the theatre? Come along to find out.
Johnny Blunden from the National Youth Theatre, our very own panto prop-maker, reveals all in this theatre prop-making workshop. Get ready to get your hands dirty!Harold Pinter Room
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Valentines Comedy and Lovers Rock
12 February 2012
Heartbeat Entertainment proudly presents VALENTINES COMEDY & LOVERS ROCK.
Don't miss top comedians Felicity Ethnic, The Real McCoy's Favourite Mr Fraser & The Bajan Queen Dibbi alongside The Kings & Queens of Lovers Rock Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Kofi, Peter Hunnigale & International Reggae Superstar Gappy Ranks.
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The Horne Section
24 February 2012
The Horne Section returns to London! Part improvised, part honed, part performance, part party, The Horne Section is a five-star jazz comedy variety show that enthralls wherever it goes.
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seX-factor
25 February 2012
GeeStor Productions bring together Britain’s finest comedians to talk to you about sex, love and relationships. Hosted by our very own Kat B, with comedy from Axel, Kane Brown, Kevin J, Glenda Jaxson and Slim.
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The Barber of Seville
8 Mar 2012 - 10 Mar 2012
Rossini’s masterpiece The Barber of Seville is effervescent, vocally brilliant and a work of comic genius.Main House
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Eugene Onegin
9 March 2012
Tchaikovsky’s romantic classic Eugene Onegin is a revival of the critically acclaimed ETO show which last toured in 2007.Main House
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Shadowball
15 March 2012
Julian Joseph and Mike Phillips’ compelling jazz opera tells the fast-paced story of Negro League baseball players and their jazz compatriots struggling to achieve their dreams, in a time of segregation.
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Touch Of Class
18 March 2012
Affinity Arts Entertainment returns with the exclusive Mothers day special of the UK's No1 Comedy & Music showcase, the show that gave you Freddie McGreggor live in Hackney Empire TOUCH OF CLASS. On this night we celebrate the Mothers of the planet our Sisters, Grandmothers, Aunts, Daughters and of course Mothers
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Spiritualized
19 March 2012
ATP Concerts By arrangement with Freetrade present Spiritualized.
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Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors
21 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012
Prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage! With ground-breaking 3D special effects and actors, watch as Historical figures and events come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.
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Horrible Histories - Vile Victorians
21 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012
Prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage! With ground-breaking 3D special effects and actors, watch as Historical figures and events come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.
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Reasons to be Cheerful
28 Mar 2012 - 1 Apr 2012
An acclaimed coming of age tale, featuring Ian Dury and the Blockheads' greatest hits with a scorching live band. Graeae's hit musical makes a triumphant return to London, following an acclaimed UK tour, standing ovations and mass sing-alongs all round.
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Soul Sister
14 Apr 2012 - 5 May 2012
A new musical inspired by the life and times of Ike and Tina Turner.
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Isango Ensemble: La Boheme - Abanxaxhi
11 May 2012 - 1 Jun 2012
Opening in Cape Town at the end of February 2012, this re-imagining of Puccini's classic is set in the townships of present-day South Africa. Featuring a magnificent score played by an orchestra of marimbas (which won huge acclaim when used in The Magic Flute) and steel pans together with the world-class voices and extraordinary acting talent of the Ensemble. Pauline Malafane (Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute) will sing Mimi.
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Isango Ensemble: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
12 May 2012 - 3 Jun 2012
A brand new musical adaptation by Stephen Lowe of one of the most popular and influential socialist novels of the 20th century, this production is set in an apartheid-era Cape Town of the 1950s and is emotionally charged with popular songs of the period together with many of the powerful songs of the Struggle.
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Isango Ensemble: Aesop's Fables
13 May 2012 - 2 Jun 2012
A vibrant and moving new musical for all the family from 8 to 80, based on a brilliant script by Peter Terson. The recent history of South Africa provides a context for the story when, as a slave, Aesop realises that liberty comes with responsibility as he learns some real truths from animals he encounters on his journey to Mount Olympus. Inventive and beautiful choreography add to the atmosphere of this powerful moral tale.
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The Monkey King & Other Tales
10 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2012
A triple bill following the magical, mysterious and mischievous characters from ancient Chinese Myth and Folklore including Farewell my Concubine and The Romance of Rainbow Bridge.Main House
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Kung Fu Pizza Soup
11 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2012
Kung Fu Pizza Soup is an exuberant comedy that combines martial arts with ancient and contemporary Chinese cultural elements. It is an entertaining traditional Chinese story with spectacular Kung Fu action!
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Alan Davies: Life is Pain
12 November 2012
After more than a decade since his last stand-up show and following a hugely successful tour of Australia in 2011, Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up this Autumn.
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