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Welcome to Hackney Empire

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

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Photos of Phil Wang and Fern Brady against an illustration of the outside of Hackney Empire.

Live At The Empire

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Slim is wearing a black shirt and ripped jeans sits on purple steps, looking at the camera.

Touch of Class 2025: Mother’s Day Special

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Looking ahead

  1. A group of performers are posing together. One is sat on a gold throne dressed as the devil in all red with knee high boots whilst other performers are dressed in white around them holding harps and bows and arrows.

    The Divine Variety: A Celestial Happening

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  2. London Community Gospel Choir are all wearing black clothing and are posing together for a group picture

    London Community Gospel Choir: Out of Many, One Voice

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  3. A young man and woman are lying down on the ground with one hand each touching the back of the other person's head. They are each wearing one headphone which is connected.

    Romeo and Juliet

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A Creative Futures workshop focusing on a young woman wearing a yellow top and black dungarees with bright blue braids. She is sat surrounded by other young people.

Take part

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.

Support our work

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

Looking for an iconic theatre to hire for your next event? Look no further.
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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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