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Something for everyone in Hackney 📍 Coming soon: Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana, Cinderella & more 🎭 Monitored Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm linktr.ee/hackneyempire
Could you be our new Head of Marketing and Communications?
We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the marketing, communications, and sales functions at Hackney Empire.
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: When Missing Turns To Murder Live
The acclaimed Netflix true crime series When Missing Turns to Murder brings a deeply moving event, hosted by former police officer & television presenter Rav Wilding
Fri 6 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/when-missing-turns-to-murder-live
🌟 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
🌟 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
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!
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
📢 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
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
⭐ 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
⭐ 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
📢 We’ve just announced two brand-new music shows for 2026! 🎶
See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ensemble:
Christian De-Gallerie
Alex Ferro
Vieve Hamilton
Anna Maria Barber
Eloise Simpson
Clio Tamai
Matthew Tratch
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.
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
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
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
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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
📢 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
This was the funniest show, with the most amazing line up and at amazing prices. Cannot recommend enough.
09.09.2025 23:26 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Get 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
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.
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
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: The Witch of Konotop
The Witch of Konotop returns in January. Directed by Ivan Uryvskyi, this play interweaves folklore, mysticism, and socio-political themes, while combining elements of comedy & drama.
Wed 28 Jan 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-witch-of-konotop-2026
Join the Fresh Prince of Hackney Kojo Anim as he celebrates 25 years in comedy with a special performance of his brand-new show Married to the Game this September!
Fri 12 Sep, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/kojo-anim-married-to-the-game
As proud participants in Open House for over 23 years, we invite you to explore the rich history and stunning architecture of our almost 125- year-old building this September!
Book your guided tour or drop in between 10am - 1pm, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/open-house-2025
