Hackney Empire
@hackneyempire.bsky.social
Something for everyone in Hackney 📍
ON NOW: Cinderella (Until 31 Dec) 🎭
Monitored Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
linktr.ee/hackneyempire
ON NOW: Cinderella (Until 31 Dec) 🎭
Monitored Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
linktr.ee/hackneyempire
Feeling Festive Yet? 👀🥳
Cinderella is bringing the sparkle, and our Fairy Godmother insists you join us to experience the magic of a perfect panto in Hackney!
Join us before 31 Dec and book your tickets, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Cinderella is bringing the sparkle, and our Fairy Godmother insists you join us to experience the magic of a perfect panto in Hackney!
Join us before 31 Dec and book your tickets, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Feeling Festive Yet? 👀🥳
Cinderella is bringing the sparkle, and our Fairy Godmother insists you join us to experience the magic of a perfect panto in Hackney!
Join us before 31 Dec and book your tickets, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Cinderella is bringing the sparkle, and our Fairy Godmother insists you join us to experience the magic of a perfect panto in Hackney!
Join us before 31 Dec and book your tickets, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
There’s still plenty of time to catch Cinderella and experience a festive treat like no other!
Tickets are selling out fast but use our availability tracker to see which shows have the best seats available.
Running until Wed 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Tickets are selling out fast but use our availability tracker to see which shows have the best seats available.
Running until Wed 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There’s still plenty of time to catch Cinderella and experience a festive treat like no other!
Tickets are selling out fast but use our availability tracker to see which shows have the best seats available.
Running until Wed 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Tickets are selling out fast but use our availability tracker to see which shows have the best seats available.
Running until Wed 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Recently we caught up with the Assistant Dramaturg & Concept Creator on our Artist Development Programme 2025, Joelthomas Coleallison, to talk about his journey through Hackney Empire’s Creative Futures programme.
Check out what he had to say, https://youtu.be/8fEhbu5lSqk
Check out what he had to say, https://youtu.be/8fEhbu5lSqk
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Recently we caught up with the Assistant Dramaturg & Concept Creator on our Artist Development Programme 2025, Joelthomas Coleallison, to talk about his journey through Hackney Empire’s Creative Futures programme.
Check out what he had to say, https://youtu.be/8fEhbu5lSqk
Check out what he had to say, https://youtu.be/8fEhbu5lSqk
📢 We’ve just announced eight brand-new shows coming up in 2026!
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 We’ve just announced eight brand-new shows coming up in 2026!
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
Here’s your first look at Cinderella in action! 😍
The costumes are dazzling, the romance is building, and our Fairy Godmother has sprinkled her magic over our stage to bring you the perfect panto!
Join us before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
The costumes are dazzling, the romance is building, and our Fairy Godmother has sprinkled her magic over our stage to bring you the perfect panto!
Join us before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here’s your first look at Cinderella in action! 😍
The costumes are dazzling, the romance is building, and our Fairy Godmother has sprinkled her magic over our stage to bring you the perfect panto!
Join us before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
The costumes are dazzling, the romance is building, and our Fairy Godmother has sprinkled her magic over our stage to bring you the perfect panto!
Join us before 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
This year we’re taking part in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge!
From Tue 2 – Tue 9 Dec every donation has the chance to be doubled, meaning double the impact for our young people, communities and building. Save the link for next week, donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000063khBYAQ
From Tue 2 – Tue 9 Dec every donation has the chance to be doubled, meaning double the impact for our young people, communities and building. Save the link for next week, donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000063khBYAQ
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This year we’re taking part in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge!
From Tue 2 – Tue 9 Dec every donation has the chance to be doubled, meaning double the impact for our young people, communities and building. Save the link for next week, donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000063khBYAQ
From Tue 2 – Tue 9 Dec every donation has the chance to be doubled, meaning double the impact for our young people, communities and building. Save the link for next week, donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000063khBYAQ
📢JUST ANNOUNCED: The Drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
📢JUST ANNOUNCED: The Drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
The Drifters are back performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over To My Place, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Wed 14 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-drifters
Rehearsals are underway and the magic is brewing as Cinderella is almost here! 🧚♂️
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Rehearsals are underway and the magic is brewing as Cinderella is almost here! 🧚♂️
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Take a peek into the rehearsal room as the Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.
Opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
📸 Mark Senior
Grab the family and play Cinderella’s Pumpkin Dash game! All you have to do is help Cinderella get home from the Ball by avoiding the pumpkins before the clock strikes midnight! ⏰
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Grab the family and play Cinderella’s Pumpkin Dash game! All you have to do is help Cinderella get home from the Ball by avoiding the pumpkins before the clock strikes midnight! ⏰
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Cinderella opens next Sat 22 Nov, tickets from £10, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
We’re looking for casual Sales & Ticketing Assistants to join our Box Office team! If you’re passionate about great customer service and buzzing environments, we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re looking for casual Sales & Ticketing Assistants to join our Box Office team! If you’re passionate about great customer service and buzzing environments, we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
Find out more and apply here: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/sales-and-ticketing-assistants
There’s still time to apply to be our new Head of Marketing and Communications!
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There’s still time to apply to be our new Head of Marketing and Communications!
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
You’ll play a vital role in shaping the story of one of London’s most iconic theatres, developing audiences, and driving revenue.
Apply by Mon 10 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/head-of-marketing-and-communications
Calling all runners and theatre lovers! 🏃
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Calling all runners and theatre lovers! 🏃
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
We’ve teamed up with Run For Charity to give you the chance to fundraise for your favourite charity theatre at some of London’s most exciting races, including the famous Hackney Half.
Sign up here, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/fundraise-for-us
We asked the Fairy Godmother to grant us one wish and she whisked us straight to Hackney Central! 🧚
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We asked the Fairy Godmother to grant us one wish and she whisked us straight to Hackney Central! 🧚
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Keep a look out for us when you’re heading on your next magical journey, and get ready to see this fairytale to come to life.
Cinderella opens Sat 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana opens on our main stage tonight, and we’re turning up the Havana heat!🔥
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana opens on our main stage tonight, and we’re turning up the Havana heat!🔥
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
Get ready to be blown away by this bold retelling of a festive family favourite, with a Cuban twist.
www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana#dates-and-times
📸 Tristram Kenton
There’s nothing like a night at Hackney Empire!💛
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There’s nothing like a night at Hackney Empire!💛
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
📢 We've just announced two brand-new shows coming up in 2026!
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📢 We've just announced two brand-new shows coming up in 2026!
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
See everything that's on, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
Join us for a festive classic with a Cuban twist as this joyful reimagining bursts onto our stage. With brand-new choreography from Carlos Acosta CBE, performed by his company, Acosta Danza.💃
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join us for a festive classic with a Cuban twist as this joyful reimagining bursts onto our stage. With brand-new choreography from Carlos Acosta CBE, performed by his company, Acosta Danza.💃
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
Tue 4 - Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
📸 by Johan Persson
Reposted by Hackney Empire
#Review: New Frontiers Trailblazers @HackneyEmpire.bsky.social ★★★★★
"The multi-faceted storytelling woven through each piece both invigorates and celebrates the enduring power of live orchestral music."
@CityLdnSinfonia
#theatre #classicalmusic #dance
everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
"The multi-faceted storytelling woven through each piece both invigorates and celebrates the enduring power of live orchestral music."
@CityLdnSinfonia
#theatre #classicalmusic #dance
everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
Review: New Frontiers: Trailblazers, Hackney Empire - Everything Theatre
An orchestra without a conductor blends Telemann, Rebel, and Vivaldi with dance and storytelling to celebrate the energy and intimacy of live orchestral music, enveloping the audience in a symbiotic…
everything-theatre.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Review: New Frontiers Trailblazers @HackneyEmpire.bsky.social ★★★★★
"The multi-faceted storytelling woven through each piece both invigorates and celebrates the enduring power of live orchestral music."
@CityLdnSinfonia
#theatre #classicalmusic #dance
everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
"The multi-faceted storytelling woven through each piece both invigorates and celebrates the enduring power of live orchestral music."
@CityLdnSinfonia
#theatre #classicalmusic #dance
everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/10/revi...
We’re just one week away from Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana lighting up our main stage!🤩
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re just one week away from Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana lighting up our main stage!🤩
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Get ready for an exuberant Cuban take on Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, where classical ballet meets Havana’s vibrant dance traditions.
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
It’s beginning to look a lot like panto… oh yes it is!
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
October 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like panto… oh yes it is!
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Today marks the first day of rehearsals for our incredible Cinderella Company and Creative team, and we can’t wait to bring this family favourite to life!
Opens 22 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/cinderella
Before he was a Traitor… he was killing it on stage! ⚰️
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Before he was a Traitor… he was killing it on stage! ⚰️
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
Watch Alan Carr's hilarious live special Regional Trinket, filmed on our main stage in 2023.
Stream now on Sky Go… before he turns on YOU, www.sky.com/watch/progra...
Get ready to experience a ★★★★ ‘smart piece of feel-good entertainment’ @thetimes.com with Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana next month!
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
October 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Get ready to experience a ★★★★ ‘smart piece of feel-good entertainment’ @thetimes.com with Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana next month!
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
Watch the trailer below to see what you can expect from this favourite festive classic with a Cuban twist. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nutcracker-in-havana
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
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
October 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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
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
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
October 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📢 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
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
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!
You can get involved as Creative Futures is back with two projects!
Inside Creative Futures Workshops
YouTube video by Hackney Empire
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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!
You can get involved as Creative Futures is back with two projects!