⭐ 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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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

⭐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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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