Hackney Empire

Hire

Hugely versatile, our grand and atmospheric auditorium welcomes a diverse programme of live events.

A photo of Hackney Empire from the back of the Stalls, showing the backs of the chairs, the auditorium and the whole stage.
Credit: Mark Senior

Capacity: 1268 (seated), 1631 (standing)

Dimensions:
Stage: 214 metres squared (18m x 11.7m)
Height: 20m (to underside of grid)
Proscenium: 10.3m x 8.75m
Auditorium: 24m x 23m x 17m

Types of events: comedy, music, theatre, pantomime, cabaret, musicals, opera, book launches & talks, spoken word, dance, family shows, community events, podcasts, conferences, film & photoshoots.

Technical Specifications

Image gallery

  • Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook is stood at the front of the auditorium speaking with arms outstretched whilst the audience applaud.
  • The full Company of ADP 2025 stood together on stage at the end of the show, during the bows
  • A photo taken from the higher levels of Hackney Empire showing Lankum playing on stage and a sold out audience watching them. There is a red light shining on the stage and onto the audience.
  • A photo of Nish Kumar on stage during Live at the Empire. Nish is wearing all black and the words LIVE AT THE EMPIRE are displayed on the wall behind him.
  • A photo of the Hackney Empire audience showing young people enjoying the act on stage with their camera lights on and held in the air.

"Hackney Empire is my favourite theatre to perform at in London. It feels like you’re allowed to be a part of history (and frequently sully it by saying unacceptable things)"

Ed Gamble

" The vibe in the theatre is truly remarkable, the original features still allows the echo of, laughter, music and a night of joy to float around the theatre."

Judi Love

"It’s such a special welcoming space that feels like a hug when you walk on the stage. Simply magical"

Alan Carr