About | Hackney Empire

About

Welcome to Hackney Empire. We’ve been changing lives on Mare Street, Hackney since 1901. Find out more about how we got here and where we’re headed.

A group of young people stand alongside Yamin Choudury (Artistic Director of Hackney Empire) on Hackney Empire's main stage, preparing to perform.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Brian Wren, Othman Read, Claire Muldoon, Roland Muldoon and Yamin Choudury pose together in the centre of the Hackney Empire stage with the auditorium behind them.

Our Legacy & Impact

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

A photo of the Hackney Empire Team stood and sat on the main stage, all posing towards the camera with the auditorium behind them.

Meet the Team

A photo of the Company of ADP 2021 showing several young people crowded together at the front of the stage with their arms stretched out towards the camera.

News & Stories

A photo taken from the very back of the stage, showing the whole stage space and the auditorium behind it.

Work with us

A group of young performers from our Artist Development Programme show: A Direct Message in 2022, stand together in the centre of a stage, crowded round looking at a phone.

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