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Workshop for 12-19yrs: Theatre with Tomorrow's Warriors
27 May 2013
The fantastic Tomorrow's Warriors are coming to Hackney Empire to host a 5-day jazz workshop programme for 12-19 year olds directed by Tomorrow’s Warriors music James McKay.
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Micky Flanagan - Back In The Game
30 May 2013 - 31 May 2013
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Micky Flanagan – one of British comedy's biggest stars – will travel the length and breadth of the UK & Ireland for what will be the most anticipated comedy tour of 2013.Main House
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Borough Beats V
6 June 2013
Hackney and Tower Hamlets Presents: Borough Beats V. A celebration of partnership and transition through urban sounds, percussion and world music.
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Prisoner to the Streets - Robyn Travis
9 June 2013
The book launch of Prisoner to the Streets.
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Come Fly With Me: A Celebration of Sammy Cahn
14 June 2013
Sir Michael Parkinson introduces a special Friday Night Is Music Night celebrating the great lyricist, Sammy Cahn.
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Arts Emergency
20 June 2013
The Arts Emergency Service is out in force for a huge night of comedy, live art, music!
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Crystal's Vardo
21 June 2013
As part of the celebrations of Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2013 the Hackney Traveller Education Service in partnership with Friends, Families and Travellers present a FREE play for 7- 12 year olds.
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Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
6 Jul 2013 - 7 Jul 2013
From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation for the first time ever live on stage!
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Blues in the Night
14 July 2013
A scorching compilation of 26 hot blues numbers, with music from Bessie Smith through Duke Ellington and featuring the remarkable voices of Sharon D Clarke, Clive Rowe and Emi Wokoma.
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A Dream Across The Ocean
20 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013
Sometimes all you need is a dream, a prayer and a song. A Dream Across The Ocean is a wonderful, uplifting musical that will not only stir your emotions, but also have you clapping your hands and stamping your feet.
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Room on the Broom
23 Jul 2013 - 25 Jul 2013
Direct from a smash-hit West End season; Tall Stories' Room on the Broom. Adapted for the stage from the best-selling book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler. A spellbinding adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo!
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Shebada in Krosses
27 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013
Keith 'Shebada' Ramsey stars in Krosses. Co-starring Maxwell 'Bashy' Grant. Dainty Bellanfantie, Junior Williams and Cavin Carty complete the cast of this hilarious play.
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Madama Butterfly
3 Sep 2013 - 6 Sep 2013
One of the world's best loved masterpieces, Madama Butterfly is a gloriously passionate tale of misplaced love and betrayal.
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The Mikado
4 Sep 2013 - 7 Sep 2013
With the three little maids and The Lord High Executioner, plus a host of other wonderful characters (and songs!), it is no wonder that this gloriously funny Japanese fantasy has become the world's favourite Gilbert and Sullivan opera. This wickedly funny production will charm you from the moment the curtain rises.
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A Grand Night For Singing
5 September 2013
A splendid celebratory Gala Evening featuring Star Guests and children from the Hackney area, accompanied by the Co-Opera Co. Orchestra.
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Strictly Come Laughing
8 September 2013
Strictly Come Laughing 5! After four years of sell out shows Friends of Tafo bring you the comedy show of the year in support of a small impoverished Ghanaian town.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live!
14 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live! Based on the novels by Douglas Adams. "It's a big thumbs up... A fun ride." Daily Mail, Patrick Marmion, ****
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Molly Wobbly’s Tit Factory
20 Sep 2013 - 5 Oct 2013
The town of Little Happening gets an unexpected make-over when a stranger arrives on Mammary Lane in the acclaimed musical comedy by Paul Boyd that was the talk of the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Jimmy Carr - Gagging Order
6 October 2013
Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out... let's see shall we.
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Aida
9 October 2013
Directed by Ellen Kent featuring the Celebrated Chisinau National Opera and National Philharmonic with International Guest soloists.
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Puss In Boots
23 Nov 2013 - 5 Jan 2014
This year our award winning team present Puss in Boots, a brand new title to the Hackney Empire’s classic pantomime repertoire.
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Peppa Pig's Big Splash
15 Mar 2014 - 16 Mar 2014
Fresh from the success of Peppa Pig's Party and Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt comes Peppa's brand new show Peppa Pig's Big Splash. Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!
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