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ON NOW: Cinderella (Until 31 Dec) 🎭
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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
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 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
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Susan Calman hasn’t been on tour in ten years, but now she’s back with a brand-new show packed with funny, improbable stories. Expect big laughs and maybe a little dancing.

📅 Wed 21 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/susan-calman-tall-tales
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Jah Makin It Happen: A Reggae Musical

Join us for a hilarious musical-comedy that tells the story of a Jamaican family’s journey from Jamaica to the UK during the Windrush era. Told through the vibrant sounds of reggae.

📅 Wed 17 Jun 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jah-makin-it-happen
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Ballet Black at 25

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates its 25th anniversary with a brand-new double bill featuring Mthuthuzeli November’s Ingoma, & a new creation from Hope Boykin, making her UK choreographic debut.

📅 Thu 21 – Sat 23 May 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/ballet-black-at-25
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Noughts and Crosses

Pilot Theatre in association with Northern Stage bring us Sabrina Mahfouz’s captivating adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s acclaimed drama of love, and what it means to grow up in a divided world.

📅 Tue 12 – Thu 14 May 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/noughts-and-crosses
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Fiesta Flamenca

Get ready for an evening of high energy and emotion as a cast of over 100 dancers, professional artists, and students perform in one of the largest and most thrilling Flamenco shows ever staged in London.

📅 Sat 2 May 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/fiesta-flamenca
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐Aries Spears: Euro Trip

Aries Spears has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America, and now he’s bringing his brand-new show to Hackney for the very first time. Second show just announced!

📅 Sat 4 Apr 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/aries-spears-euro-trip
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Touch of Class 2026: Mother’s Day Special

Touch of Class returns with its annual Mother’s Day Special, the UK’s No. 1 comedy and music showcase with special performances from Slim, Curtis Walker and more to be announced.

📅 Sun 15 Mar 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/touch-of-class-2026
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐ Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School’s 25th Anniversary Variety Show

Join over 180 young performers aged 7–18, presenting dazzling numbers inspired by musicals that have leapt from stage to screen.

Sat 14 Mar 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/anna-fiorentini-25th-anniversary-variety-show
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
November 28, 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
November 27, 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
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢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
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 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
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 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
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 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
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 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
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 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
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 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
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
⭐ Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is bringing her brand-new show to Hackney next October!

📅 Thu 29 Oct 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/maisie-adam-whatsherface
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
⭐ Why Didn’t I Get Married

Following five consecutive sold-out shows in the UK, Alan Charles’ latest side-tickling, laugh-out-loud play is coming to Hackney!

📅 Sun 1 Feb 2026, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/why-didnt-i-get-married
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
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM