Hackney Empire
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Something for everyone in Hackney 📍
Coming Soon: Alter Ego 2026, The Exoplanets, Touch of Class and more...
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Coming Soon: Alter Ego 2026, The Exoplanets, Touch of Class and more...
Monitored Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
linktr.ee/hackneyempire
The line-up just keeps getting better as we gear up for ALTER EGO 2026 this Friday! 🔥
Hosted by Steph the show will feature special guest performances from Skarz, Aicha Thérése, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye, plus more to be announced. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
Hosted by Steph the show will feature special guest performances from Skarz, Aicha Thérése, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye, plus more to be announced. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
February 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The line-up just keeps getting better as we gear up for ALTER EGO 2026 this Friday! 🔥
Hosted by Steph the show will feature special guest performances from Skarz, Aicha Thérése, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye, plus more to be announced. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
Hosted by Steph the show will feature special guest performances from Skarz, Aicha Thérése, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye, plus more to be announced. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
🚨The Alter Ego 2026 line up just got even better as we've added poet Aicha Thérése to this years' show! 🔥
Poet, singer-songwriter, and published author Aicha Thérése delivers words that cut deep, heal softly, and speak to the moment.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
Poet, singer-songwriter, and published author Aicha Thérése delivers words that cut deep, heal softly, and speak to the moment.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
February 7, 2026 at 12:46 PM
🚨The Alter Ego 2026 line up just got even better as we've added poet Aicha Thérése to this years' show! 🔥
Poet, singer-songwriter, and published author Aicha Thérése delivers words that cut deep, heal softly, and speak to the moment.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
Poet, singer-songwriter, and published author Aicha Thérése delivers words that cut deep, heal softly, and speak to the moment.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
📢 We’ve just announced two brand-new shows that will have you laughing out of your seats, featuring comedy from Ashley Gavin and Taskmaster star Fatiha El-Ghorri.
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
February 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
📢 We’ve just announced two brand-new shows that will have you laughing out of your seats, featuring comedy from Ashley Gavin and Taskmaster star Fatiha El-Ghorri.
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
📢 We’ve just announced five brand-new shows! From uplifting live music with iconic performers like Jocelyn Brown and London City Voices, to comedy from Nish Kumar, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
January 30, 2026 at 10:17 AM
📢 We’ve just announced five brand-new shows! From uplifting live music with iconic performers like Jocelyn Brown and London City Voices, to comedy from Nish Kumar, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
Oh yes he is! Clive Rowe is back for the whimsical tale of Jack and the Beanstalk for our pantomime this year! Climb right back into a world of magic and mischief🌱
⭐ Directed by and starring Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe
🎟 Tickets from £10, public booking opens on Fri 30 Jan 10am
⭐ Directed by and starring Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe
🎟 Tickets from £10, public booking opens on Fri 30 Jan 10am
January 27, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Oh yes he is! Clive Rowe is back for the whimsical tale of Jack and the Beanstalk for our pantomime this year! Climb right back into a world of magic and mischief🌱
⭐ Directed by and starring Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe
🎟 Tickets from £10, public booking opens on Fri 30 Jan 10am
⭐ Directed by and starring Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe
🎟 Tickets from £10, public booking opens on Fri 30 Jan 10am
It’s been almost a month since the cast of Cinderella took their final bows, but we’re also giving a huge round of applause to..
⭐️Over 45,000 audience members
⭐️Over 10,000 school children
⭐️1000 NHS staff and key workers
Thank you for making our panto even more magical every year ✨
⭐️Over 45,000 audience members
⭐️Over 10,000 school children
⭐️1000 NHS staff and key workers
Thank you for making our panto even more magical every year ✨
January 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM
It’s been almost a month since the cast of Cinderella took their final bows, but we’re also giving a huge round of applause to..
⭐️Over 45,000 audience members
⭐️Over 10,000 school children
⭐️1000 NHS staff and key workers
Thank you for making our panto even more magical every year ✨
⭐️Over 45,000 audience members
⭐️Over 10,000 school children
⭐️1000 NHS staff and key workers
Thank you for making our panto even more magical every year ✨
East London’s biggest talent showcase Alter Ego is BACK!
Hosted by Steph, with special guest performances from Skarz, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye. Experience the best of London’s talent and YOU choose the ALTER EGO 2026 winner.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
Hosted by Steph, with special guest performances from Skarz, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye. Experience the best of London’s talent and YOU choose the ALTER EGO 2026 winner.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
East London’s biggest talent showcase Alter Ego is BACK!
Hosted by Steph, with special guest performances from Skarz, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye. Experience the best of London’s talent and YOU choose the ALTER EGO 2026 winner.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
Hosted by Steph, with special guest performances from Skarz, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye. Experience the best of London’s talent and YOU choose the ALTER EGO 2026 winner.
Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026
Get ready for BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Comedy Gala full of laughter and celebration of household names and new voices on the black comedy circuit!
January 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Get ready for BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Comedy Gala full of laughter and celebration of household names and new voices on the black comedy circuit!
We're throwing it back to when Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland graced our stage back in October
The duo are multi-disciplinary artists who have collaborated since they met as friends in '92 and married each other in 2009! Together, they opened a theatre school dedicated to community building❤️
The duo are multi-disciplinary artists who have collaborated since they met as friends in '92 and married each other in 2009! Together, they opened a theatre school dedicated to community building❤️
January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
We're throwing it back to when Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland graced our stage back in October
The duo are multi-disciplinary artists who have collaborated since they met as friends in '92 and married each other in 2009! Together, they opened a theatre school dedicated to community building❤️
The duo are multi-disciplinary artists who have collaborated since they met as friends in '92 and married each other in 2009! Together, they opened a theatre school dedicated to community building❤️
The Witch of Konotop returns to Hackney this January, bringing rich Ukrainian folklore and mysticism with current socio-political themes in this unique play filled comedy and drama.
Catch the witch on Wed 28 Jan right at Hackney Empire!
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-w...
Catch the witch on Wed 28 Jan right at Hackney Empire!
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-w...
January 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Witch of Konotop returns to Hackney this January, bringing rich Ukrainian folklore and mysticism with current socio-political themes in this unique play filled comedy and drama.
Catch the witch on Wed 28 Jan right at Hackney Empire!
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-w...
Catch the witch on Wed 28 Jan right at Hackney Empire!
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-w...
Last Sunday, Bridget Christie the creator and star of Channel 4’s hit sitcom, The Change was on Sunday Brunch!
You can catch up here: www.channel4.com/programmes/s...
And catch her brand new hilarious show at Hackney Empire, on Fri 20 Mar 🥔🍕
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridg...
You can catch up here: www.channel4.com/programmes/s...
And catch her brand new hilarious show at Hackney Empire, on Fri 20 Mar 🥔🍕
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridg...
January 16, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Last Sunday, Bridget Christie the creator and star of Channel 4’s hit sitcom, The Change was on Sunday Brunch!
You can catch up here: www.channel4.com/programmes/s...
And catch her brand new hilarious show at Hackney Empire, on Fri 20 Mar 🥔🍕
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridg...
You can catch up here: www.channel4.com/programmes/s...
And catch her brand new hilarious show at Hackney Empire, on Fri 20 Mar 🥔🍕
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridg...
🚨 Join the team! We're looking for a brilliant Community Heritage Researcher and a Cultural Heritage Researcher to join us.
Apply by 10am on Mon 26 Jan and find out more via link below:
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs
Apply by 10am on Mon 26 Jan and find out more via link below:
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
🚨 Join the team! We're looking for a brilliant Community Heritage Researcher and a Cultural Heritage Researcher to join us.
Apply by 10am on Mon 26 Jan and find out more via link below:
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs
Apply by 10am on Mon 26 Jan and find out more via link below:
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs
📢 We’re kicking off the year with a little something for everyone to enjoy, with three brand-new shows!
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
📢 We’re kicking off the year with a little something for everyone to enjoy, with three brand-new shows!
There’s still time to apply to be our new Director of Operations and Commercial, responsible for all operational areas, including visitor experience, bars, catering relationships, stage door, IT and technical.
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
There’s still time to apply to be our new Director of Operations and Commercial, responsible for all operational areas, including visitor experience, bars, catering relationships, stage door, IT and technical.
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
The festive fun is wrapping up but before we put the glitter away, we want to wish the whole Company and Creative team of Cinderella the best of luck on their final performance today!
Thank you for bringing the magic of Pantomime to Hackney Empire! 💛
📸 Mark Senior
Thank you for bringing the magic of Pantomime to Hackney Empire! 💛
📸 Mark Senior
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The festive fun is wrapping up but before we put the glitter away, we want to wish the whole Company and Creative team of Cinderella the best of luck on their final performance today!
Thank you for bringing the magic of Pantomime to Hackney Empire! 💛
📸 Mark Senior
Thank you for bringing the magic of Pantomime to Hackney Empire! 💛
📸 Mark Senior
From rehearsal to the heart of the city 🎶
Earlier this month our Community Choir filled the iconic Leadenhall Building with their beautiful voices. Check out these powerful images that capture what happens when people come together through songs during the festive season.
📸 David Monteith-Hodge
Earlier this month our Community Choir filled the iconic Leadenhall Building with their beautiful voices. Check out these powerful images that capture what happens when people come together through songs during the festive season.
📸 David Monteith-Hodge
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
From rehearsal to the heart of the city 🎶
Earlier this month our Community Choir filled the iconic Leadenhall Building with their beautiful voices. Check out these powerful images that capture what happens when people come together through songs during the festive season.
📸 David Monteith-Hodge
Earlier this month our Community Choir filled the iconic Leadenhall Building with their beautiful voices. Check out these powerful images that capture what happens when people come together through songs during the festive season.
📸 David Monteith-Hodge
2025, what a year you’ve been!
🌟 Over 150,000 people came to see a show at Hackney Empire
🌟 We worked with over 3,000 people as part of Creative Futures projects and gave away over 2,500 free tickets
We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store and we hope you’ll join us to find out!
🌟 Over 150,000 people came to see a show at Hackney Empire
🌟 We worked with over 3,000 people as part of Creative Futures projects and gave away over 2,500 free tickets
We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store and we hope you’ll join us to find out!
December 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
2025, what a year you’ve been!
🌟 Over 150,000 people came to see a show at Hackney Empire
🌟 We worked with over 3,000 people as part of Creative Futures projects and gave away over 2,500 free tickets
We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store and we hope you’ll join us to find out!
🌟 Over 150,000 people came to see a show at Hackney Empire
🌟 We worked with over 3,000 people as part of Creative Futures projects and gave away over 2,500 free tickets
We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store and we hope you’ll join us to find out!
Here are our Box Office Opening Hours for the festive period.
These are a little different to normal but you can still book your tickets online at any time by heading to hackneyempire.co.uk.
These are a little different to normal but you can still book your tickets online at any time by heading to hackneyempire.co.uk.
December 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here are our Box Office Opening Hours for the festive period.
These are a little different to normal but you can still book your tickets online at any time by heading to hackneyempire.co.uk.
These are a little different to normal but you can still book your tickets online at any time by heading to hackneyempire.co.uk.
Bridget Christie is back on tour and you can catch her live in Hackney with her brand-new show Jacket Potato Pizza in 2026. Here's a sneak peek at her hilarious quick wit humour! https://youtu.be/aUt_d-YYi6A
Fri 20 Mar, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridget-christie-jacket-potato-pizza
Fri 20 Mar, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridget-christie-jacket-potato-pizza
Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza | Hackney Empire
Creator of Channel 4’s smash hit sitcom The Change Bridget Christie is coming to Hackney with her brand-new show!
A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-them
www.hackneyempire.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Bridget Christie is back on tour and you can catch her live in Hackney with her brand-new show Jacket Potato Pizza in 2026. Here's a sneak peek at her hilarious quick wit humour! https://youtu.be/aUt_d-YYi6A
Fri 20 Mar, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridget-christie-jacket-potato-pizza
Fri 20 Mar, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bridget-christie-jacket-potato-pizza
6 days to go and still debating what to get someone?!
Why not treat a loved one to the gift of Hackney Empire with a year’s Friends Membership, helping them to make memories that will last a lifetime. From £5 a month or £60 a year.💛
Give the gift today, https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us
Why not treat a loved one to the gift of Hackney Empire with a year’s Friends Membership, helping them to make memories that will last a lifetime. From £5 a month or £60 a year.💛
Give the gift today, https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
6 days to go and still debating what to get someone?!
Why not treat a loved one to the gift of Hackney Empire with a year’s Friends Membership, helping them to make memories that will last a lifetime. From £5 a month or £60 a year.💛
Give the gift today, https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us
Why not treat a loved one to the gift of Hackney Empire with a year’s Friends Membership, helping them to make memories that will last a lifetime. From £5 a month or £60 a year.💛
Give the gift today, https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us
From ball gowns to big smiles, it’s been lovely welcoming generations of families back into our auditorium to experience the magic of Cinderella this festive season.
There’s still time for you & your family to enjoy this joyous celebration. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
There’s still time for you & your family to enjoy this joyous celebration. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
December 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
From ball gowns to big smiles, it’s been lovely welcoming generations of families back into our auditorium to experience the magic of Cinderella this festive season.
There’s still time for you & your family to enjoy this joyous celebration. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
There’s still time for you & your family to enjoy this joyous celebration. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
We’re looking for a new Director of Operations and Commercial to be responsible for all operational areas, including visitor experience, bars, catering relationships, stage door, cleaning, IT and Technical.
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
December 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We’re looking for a new Director of Operations and Commercial to be responsible for all operational areas, including visitor experience, bars, catering relationships, stage door, cleaning, IT and Technical.
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
Apply by Mon 12 Jan, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/director-of-operations-and-commercial
“I loved it so much… We recommend it to everybody!” 😍
The magic of pantomime is back in Hackney! Check out our new trailer to hear how much audiences are loving Cinderella! youtu.be/7bArDS6qid8
Book before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
The magic of pantomime is back in Hackney! Check out our new trailer to hear how much audiences are loving Cinderella! youtu.be/7bArDS6qid8
Book before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Cinderella: Trailer
YouTube video by Hackney Empire
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
“I loved it so much… We recommend it to everybody!” 😍
The magic of pantomime is back in Hackney! Check out our new trailer to hear how much audiences are loving Cinderella! youtu.be/7bArDS6qid8
Book before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
The magic of pantomime is back in Hackney! Check out our new trailer to hear how much audiences are loving Cinderella! youtu.be/7bArDS6qid8
Book before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📢 Christmas has come early as we’ve just announced 9 brand-new shows for everyone to enjoy in 2026! From breathtaking music from English Touring Opera to talks with David Olusoga, from I’m Grand Mam podcast to comedy with Henning Wehn, Ravi Gupta and more!
Book Now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
Book Now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📢 Christmas has come early as we’ve just announced 9 brand-new shows for everyone to enjoy in 2026! From breathtaking music from English Touring Opera to talks with David Olusoga, from I’m Grand Mam podcast to comedy with Henning Wehn, Ravi Gupta and more!
Book Now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
Book Now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
Happy Christmas Jumper Day from the whole Cinderella Company! 🎄❄️
Join in the #ChristmasJumperDay magic by donating to Save the Children UK www.savethechildren.org.uk/
Join in the #ChristmasJumperDay magic by donating to Save the Children UK www.savethechildren.org.uk/
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Happy Christmas Jumper Day from the whole Cinderella Company! 🎄❄️
Join in the #ChristmasJumperDay magic by donating to Save the Children UK www.savethechildren.org.uk/
Join in the #ChristmasJumperDay magic by donating to Save the Children UK www.savethechildren.org.uk/