Comedy and Variety
The 291 Show
20 June 2008 - 18 July 2008 (Main House)
It's back for the summer!
Dibbi and Delroy present the 2008 291 shows leading up to the exciting finals during the Hackney Empire's Spice Festival.
Crack Ya Ribs
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!
Dis Shoodbe on TV!
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.
A Night with Kojo
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!
An Evening of mediumship with Tony Stockwell
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."
Jimmy Carr Joke Technician
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.