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124 years of bringing unforgettable theatre, comedy, music, dance and more to Hackney.

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Bhuwin is a bearded musician and he is playing the guitar, expressing passion through his music. He is standing against a white wall with a splash of orange

Noor-e-dastaan By Bhuwin

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Fatiha El-Ghorri is wearing a black hijab sits and is sitting between two people wearing black hats and jackets with “PEARLY” spelled out in white beads, inside a diner-style restaurant.

Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll

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A woman sits on a bright yellow sofa covered in childlike drawings, holding a lipstick and looking at the camera. Toys and coloured pencils are scattered on a play mat at her feet, with a single shoe placed to one side.

Marine Leonardi: Mauvaise Graine

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Nish Kumar has black curly hair and a beard. He is wearing a dark blue shirt and is standing confidently against a brown wall, posing for a photograph.

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

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JUST ANNOUNCED

  1. Threads

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  2. Promotional banner showing ten comedians and entertainers posing in front of a red, spotlight-filled stage background.

    Pioneers of Comedy meets Next Gen

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  3. A mural depicting a woman's face, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details on a textured wall.

    The Witch of Konotop

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COMING SOON

  1. Bhuwin is a bearded musician and he is playing the guitar, expressing passion through his music. He is standing against a white wall with a splash of orange

    Noor-e-dastaan By Bhuwin

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  2. Fatiha El-Ghorri is wearing a black hijab sits and is sitting between two people wearing black hats and jackets with “PEARLY” spelled out in white beads, inside a diner-style restaurant.

    Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll

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  3. A woman sits on a bright yellow sofa covered in childlike drawings, holding a lipstick and looking at the camera. Toys and coloured pencils are scattered on a play mat at her feet, with a single shoe placed to one side.

    Marine Leonardi: Mauvaise Graine

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Our history

Over the last 124 years Hackney Empire has been a music hall, TV studio, bingo hall and a theatre. Find out more about our journey.
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