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English Touring Opera are back this spring with Vincenzo Bellini’s gritty re-working of Romeo & Juliet, The Capulets and The Montagues. Come and experience this fresh and vital take on one of Shakespeare’s most-loved stories that brings the warring families’ emotional and political struggle to life with devastating power. Tickets from £10, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/eto-the…

TedxLondon (@tedxlondon ) is back this weekend and we can’t wait to hear from the world's most inspiring and innovative speakers including disability advocate & TV host Sophie Morgan (@sophmorgTV ), stand-up comedian @MrNishKumar & co-founder of The Palestine Comedy Club Alaa Shehada, visual storyteller Kiana Hayeri, marine biologist and data scientist Ben Williams, human rights barrister Sangeetha Legar, stand-up comedian, writer & drag king John Travulva, Jodie Mitchell and more! Sun 26 Jan, currently sold out but join the waiting list to be the first to hear if more tickets become available: hackneyempire.co.uk/events/tedxlon…

🚨Get ready to see the best emerging talent East London has to offer competing for the title of Alter Ego 2025 and performing alongside headliners including rising star @163margs and Alter Ego 2024 winner Rain, plus more to be announced. Hosted by content creator @zayzz99 and TikTok sensation NicholePW and with music by DJ Suavey who’s ready to turn up the heat on the dance floor, it’s going to be a night to remember. 🔥 Fri 14 Feb, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-e…

Rehearsals have begun for our co-production of Romeo and Juliet with the Belgrade Theatre (@BelgradeTheatre ) and Bristol Old Vic (@BristolOldVic ) and excitement is high and the vibes are impeccable. It’s giving hip Elizabethan. Let’s Go! ⚔️🌹 Wed 23 – Sat 26 Apr, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/romeo-j…

Catch Eshaan Akbar (@eshaanakbar ) on QI XL on BBC Two (@BBCTwo ) tonight at 9pm. He will be in Hackney with his brand-new show Can't Get No Satisfakshaan this April! Sat 12 Apr, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/eshaan-…

Romeo and Juliet tour announces complete casting whatsonstage.com/news/romeo-and…

We’re thrilled to announce the full cast for our co-production of Romeo and Juliet with the Belgrade Theatre and Bristol Old Vic, coming to Hackney this April!    Joining Kyle Ndukuba as Romeo and Mia Khan as Juliet are Samuel Gosrani as Tybalt, Dillon Scott-Lewis as Mercutio, Natasha Lewis as the Nurse, Ellena Vincent as Montague, Asheq Akhtar as Lord Capulet, Ayesha Patel as Rosalind, Andre Antonio as Benvolio, Pete Ashmore as Prince Escalus, Elwyn Williams as Paris, Yasmin Wilde as Friar Laurence and Lauren Moakes as Lady Capulet.    Wed 23 - Sat 26 Apr, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/romeo-j…

⭐ The Witch of Konotop A play that interweaves folklore, mysticism, and socio-political themes, while masterfully combining elements of comedy and drama. Directed by Ivan Uryvskyi, the play adapts Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko’s satirical comedy, blending folklore with contemporary themes of power, honesty, and women’s struggle for equality. 📅 Mon 7 Apr, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-wit…

⭐ Hackney Music Service Gala and Mayor’s Music Awards Come and celebrate the musical achievements of students in our schools and community, as over 350 young people take to the stage for this annual event. Featuring a diverse range of ensembles including bands, choirs, soloists, school groups and jazz ensembles. 📅 Tue 28 Jan, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/music-s…

📢 Let’s end the week right with two brand-new shows coming your way this year!

Marking the 20th anniversary of Robert Levy’s passing, join us for an evening of positivity that honours young victims from our community through powerful dance, spoken word, music, film showcases and special guest performances. Come and celebrate the achievements of RISE 365, Inspired Futures, prominent local organisations and community groups. All tickets £10: hackneyempire.co.uk/events/memorie…

Join respected commentator, author and leading voice on economic inequality, Gary Stevenson (@garyseconomics ) as he takes us deep inside the high-stakes world of trillion-dollar trades, where profit and moral compromise collide. Thu 6 Feb, hackneyempire.co.uk/events/gary-st…

Wishing the whole Company of Dick Whittington and his Cat the best of luck of their final performance today! Thank you for bringing the magic of Pantomime to Hackney Empire and everyone who has visited and supported us this festive season. See you all next year! 📸 Mark Senior

Fed up of board games yet?! 🎲 Don’t miss out on Dick Whittington and his Cat and come and experience "Christmas entertainment at its best" (@FairyPowered ). Running until 5 Jan: hackneyempire.co.uk/events/dick-wh… 📸 Mark Senior

Here are our Box Office Opening Hours for the festive period. 🎄 These are a little different to normal but you can still book your tickets online at any time by heading to hackneyempire.co.uk.

From raucous cheers to singing along, it’s been so lovely welcoming generations of families back into our auditorium to experience the magic of Dick Whittington and his Cat this festive season. 🥰 Running until 5 Jan, there’s still time to for you and your family to enjoy this joyous celebration! hackneyempire.co.uk/events/dick-wh… 📸 Alex Brenner

Earlier this month our Hackney Empire Community Choir filled the air with their beautiful singing at the turning on of the Christmas lights at Hackney Town Hall. Check out these lovely images and a big thank you to everyone who joined us for this special celebration. 📸 Sean Pollock