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Over 120 years of bringing unforgettable comedy, theatre, music and more to Hackney. What's next... LET'S DREAM BIG!

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Hackney Music Service Gala and Mayor’s Music Awards 2025-26

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Chand Ali Khan is in a gold outfit and is singing into the microphone with his eyes and hands on either side of the microphone in the air.

Roots of Qawwali ft. Chand Ali Khan

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The poster has a textured, gray background resembling cracked dry clay. At the center, there is a sculptural face emerging from the surface, appearing as though molded from the same cracked material. The face looks weathered and expressionless, with deep shadows emphasizing its details. On the left eye socket of the face, there is a small, delicate blue flower with a green stem and two leaves, standing out against the monochromatic background.

The Witch of Konotop

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a collage of Oxventure members displaying a variety of colourful costumes and intricate makeup at a lively festive gathering.

Oxventure

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A collage of actors and actress put together in one photo and they're all smiling towards the camera

Why Didn't I Get Married

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Looking ahead

  1. Eddie Kaddie is wearing a jumper looking straight into the camera and the 1xtra logo is behind him.

    1Xtra’s Comedy Gala with Eddie Kadi and Friends

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  2. A black and white image of two young adults on a red background, a white male and a black female. The boy is positioned in profile behind the girl. She is wearing a white t-shirt and looking directly at the viewer.

    Noughts and Crosses

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  3. A group of four dancers wearing blue dresses elegantly performing together on stage in a vibrant setting.

    Ballet Black at 25

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The full Company of ADP 2025 stood together on stage at the end of the show, during the bows

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We work with 4,000 young people and community members on free projects each year. Come and create your future!
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A young person is rapping into a microphone whilst about 10 other dancers in colourful clothing dance around her. They are lit by bright blue lights.

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As a registered charity, we depend on your support to help keep us at the heart of our communities.
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A photo of Hackney Empire from the back of the Stalls, showing the backs of the chairs, the auditorium and the whole stage.

Hire us

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A photo of the outside of Hackney Empire when it opened in 1901 showing members of the public and a horse and cart going past.

Our history

Over the last 120+ years Hackney Empire has been a music hall, TV studio, bingo hall and a theatre. Find out more about how we got here.
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