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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 Young Producers is a free weekly training programme for 14–21-year-olds, that helps you learn about producing, develop your skills, and gain confidence to create, organize, and manage your own events throughout the year.

Sign up, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 Writers’ Room is a free 8-week programme designed for 18–27-year-olds that aims to develop your storytelling craft and help you take your work to the next level professionally.

Wed 22 Oct - Wed 17 Dec, Sign up now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects/writers-room

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 2d

Recently, we caught up with some of our Creative Futures participants and practitioners to hear what it's like to get involved in workshops/projects here and how it's helped develop their skills. youtu.be/4yg0Wb1XadA

You can get involved as Creative Futures is back with two projects!

Inside Creative Futures Workshops

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 7d

English Touring Opera continues their season with Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia.

Check out the trailer to see what you can expect from this brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power youtu.be/_1DOLQY7g0E

www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/eto-the-rape-of-lucretia

English Touring Opera: The Rape of Lucretia Teaser Trailer

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Join us for a night of comedy with Romesh Ranganathan & Friends in support of UNICEF UK's Sudan Emergency Appeal.

Romesh is joined by Katherine Ryan, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Limahl Germain, and Seann Walsh.

Next week: Thu 9 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/romesh-ranganathan-friends

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 10d

English Touring Opera continue their season with Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia

Here’s a sneak peek at William Morgan, who plays in the Male Chorus sings Rome is now ruled by the Etruscan upstart from the opera. youtu.be/R4b6ztJC5_o

www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/eto-the-rape-of-lucretia

English Touring Opera: The Rape of Lucretia: "Rome is now ruled by the Etruscan upstart"

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13d

⭐ Jodok Cello Live

Don’t miss the chance to see the world-famous barefoot cellist from the Alps, Jodok Cello, live in Hackney!
This exclusive London concert is a perfect blend of classical mastery, raw emotion.

📅 Thu 7 May, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jodok-cello-live

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13d

⭐ Roots of Qawwali ft. Chand Ali Khan

After a successful show earlier this year, Qawwali World is back with their brand-new Roots of Qawwali Tour featuring Chand Ali Khan and Ensemble.

📅 Sat 24 Jan, 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/roots-of-qawwali-chand-ali-khan

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13d

📢 We’ve just announced two brand-new music shows for 2026! 🎶

See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 14d

In case you missed it, last week we waved our magic wand and revealed the full cast and creative team for Cinderella, coming to Hackney this festive season! 🧚‍♂️

Stay tuned for more as our talented Company bring this magical story to life. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella

📸 by Perou

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 16d

English Touring Opera's autumn season opens this week with Donizetti's The Elixir of Love!

Set in a small seaside town, full of comedy and betrayal. Grab a bag of chips and get ready to fall in love with this classic rom-com

Tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/eto-the-elixir-of-love

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 20d

Young Producers

This free weekly training helps you learn about producing, develop your skills, and gain confidence to create, organize, and manage your own events throughout the year.

📅 Tuesdays from 6–8pm

Learn more & sign up, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 20d

Calling all creatives! Creative Futures is back with is back with Young Producers and Writers’ Room.

🌟 Writers’ Room

This free 8-week program aims to develop your storytelling craft and help you take your work to the next level professionally.

📅 Wed 22 Oct – Wed 17 Dec, 6–8pm

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 21d

English Touring Opera are back with Britten's The Rape of Lucretia! Take a sneak peek into the rehearsal room to see how the cast are bringing this brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power to life.

www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/eto-the-rape-of-lucretia

📸 Craig Fuller

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 22d

Creative Team:
Writer: Will Brenton
Director: Clive Rowe
Original Music & Songs: Steven Edis
Costume Designer & Design Overview: Cleo Pettitt
Musical Director & Musical Arranger: Wendy Gadian
Choreographer: Michael Ward
Lighting Designer: Tim Mitchell
Sound Designer: Richard Bell

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 22d

Ensemble:
Christian De-Gallerie
Alex Ferro
Vieve Hamilton
Anna Maria Barber
Eloise Simpson
Clio Tamai
Matthew Tratch

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 22d

Cast:
Jade Johnson as the Fairy Godmother, Siobhan James as Cinderella, Nicholas McLean as Buttons, Alexandra Waite-Roberts as Oblivia (Wicked Stepmother), Kat B as Flatula (Ugly Sister), George Heyworth as Nausea (Ugly Sister), Chrissie Bhima as Dandini, and Luke Latchman as Prince Charming.

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 22d

It's time to introduce you to our incredible cast and creative team that are going to bring Cinderella to life this festive season. youtu.be/q6ccAlidhGo

Opening 22 Nov and with tickets from £10, make sure you book before the clock strikes twelve! www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 22d

Catch The Drifters live in Hackney this Saturday and get ready to dance to timeless classics like Saturday Night At The Movies, Under the Boardwalk, and more, performed by the greatest legends in music history! youtu.be/XhptlRSFhQk

Book your tickets now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters

The Drifters

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 22d

Catch The Drifters live in Hackney this Saturday and get ready to dance to timeless classics like Saturday Night At The Movies, Under the Boardwalk, & Kissin’ In The Back Row, performed by the greatest legends in music history! youtu.be/XhptlRSFhQk

The Drifters

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27d

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Your Song

Join us for the grand final of Your Song, coming to Hackney Empire this October!

Hosted by Alison Hammond and featuring performances from show mentors Paloma Faith and Sam Ryder, this will be a celebration of talent.

Fri 24 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/your-song

A photo of Paloma Faith, Alison Hammond and Sam Ryder all smiling and facing the camera against a red velvet backdrop in a green Hackney Empire branded template

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Johnnie @freedad.bsky.social · 29d

This was the funniest show, with the most amazing line up and at amazing prices. Cannot recommend enough.

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · Jun 11

The line-up for Laughter to the Rafters just got even better! 🤪

Dara Ó Briain will be joined by the phenomenal Sindhu Vee, Tom Davis, Leslie Gold, Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris, plus more to be announced soon!

Tue 9 Sep, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/laugh...

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 28d

Get ready for a thrilling musical adventure with City of London Sinfonia New Frontiers season, kicking off in just one week with Explorers.

An epic concert that transports you across high seas, wild landscapes, & fantastical worlds

Wed 17 Sep, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/new-frontiers-explorers

Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy International Day of Charity! 🥰

Join us in celebrating 4,000 young people on our stage every year and Become a Friend today! www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/become-a-friend

Your support helps provide a place for opportunity for our young people, inspiring confidence, and creativity.

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · Sep 1

Back with their autumn season, English Touring Opera brings us Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love. Here’s a sneak peek at Tamsanqa Tylor Lamani, who plays Nemorino, singing She's so lovely from the opera. youtu.be/pHCcYvXRolk

Book your tickets here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/eto-the-elixir-of-love

English Touring Opera: The Elixir of Love: "She's so Lovely"

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