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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Our Artist Development Programme is back and we’re looking for 14-19 year olds who want to compose, write, choreograph, design, and perform a brand-new show! Book your audition now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/take-part/creative-futures/current-projects/artist-development-programme-2026-auditions

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🚨 We're looking for a Facilities & Compliance Manager to keep our theatre safe, secure, and fully compliant with health & safety regulations. If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more and apply, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/jobs/facilities-and-compliance

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Fortune Feimster for a night of belly laughs as she brings audiences together through her trademark confessional comedy and storytelling. Wed 3 Jun, tickets are limited, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/fortune-feimster-takin-care-of-biscuits-comedy-tour

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Wishing Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black the best of luck on their first performance tonight! Don’t miss a breathtaking evening celebrating 25 years of innovation, mentoring and collaboration. Running until this Sat 23 May, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/ball…

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Join us for a hilarious night with stand-up comedian Ravi Gupta as he brings his brand-new special Kal Ki Chinta Nahi Karta to our stage this May! Sun 31 May, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/ravi-gupta

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

📢ON SALE NOW: Brother’s Keeper Legacy Gala The Hustle and House of Vox proudly present a powerful youth takeover spotlighting bold, honest storytelling through spoken word, multidisciplinary performance and live music. Sat 13 Jun, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/brothers-keeper-legacy-gala

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Noughts & Crosses rehearsals are in full swing! Take a sneak peek at the cast in action ahead of their opening performance tomorrow. 🤩 Running till Thu 14 May, Book your tickets now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/noug… 📸 by Von Fox Promotions

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What a night! Check out these shots from when Jocelyn Brown lit up the stage at Hackney Empire and had the whole room dancing and singing along. The energy was electric and the vibes unforgettable. 🤩

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📢 ON SALE NOW: Simon Amstell: I Love it Here Simon Amstell is back with a brand-new stand-up show. Expect a chaotic, hilarious, and deeply human night of surrender, temptation, and emotional overload. Fri 9 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/simo…

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

⭐Oliver Samuels stars in… Where Dere's a Will Dere's a Criminal Oliver Samuels returns with a new play about a family discovering that when it comes to the complications of “dead lef,” death is just the beginning. 📅 Sat 31 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/where-deres-a-will-deres-a-criminal

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

⭐ ACE Dance and Music: TWASI – The World As We See It ACE Dance and Music presents a striking double bill redefining African Diaspora dance. Choreographed by Serge Aimé Coulibaly and Vincent Mantsoe. 📅 Tue 20 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/twawsi-the-world-as-we-see-it

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

⭐Theatre Re: The Nature of Forgetting Theatre Re returns to London for the 10th anniversary of The Nature of Forgetting—a powerful journey into memory and loss. Created with Kate Jeffery and the Alzheimer’s Society. 📅Thu 8 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-nature-of-forgetting

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

⭐ Noor-e-dastaan By Bhuwin Known for his soulful vocals and therapeutic poetry, Bhuwin crafts folk-infused melodies that transform life, love, and longing into a healing journey for the restless heart. 📅 Sun 6 Sep, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/noor-e-daastan-by-bhuwin

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

📢JUST ANNOUNCED: We’ve just put 4 new shows on sale featuring live music and breath-taking theatre for everyone to enjoy! See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Now in their 25th year, Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black returns to Hackney Empire with a new double bill Choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November and Hope Boykin 🩰 Check out the video for a glimpse into the bold new ballet they’re creating. Book Now, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/ballet-black-at-25

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Not For Radio have released their brand-new EP Bloom, featuring three brand-new songs Kitten, Ache and Living Room. Catch them live in Hackney next week for their highly anticipated project In The Forest! 🎵 Limited tickets remaining, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/not-…

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📢 ON SALE NOW: Nanny of the Maroons Nanny of the Maroons tells the incredible true story of a legendary 18th-century freedom fighter who led the fight for freedom and became a Jamaican national hero. 📅 Wed 7 Jul – Sun 11 Jul 2027, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nanny-of-the-maroons

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Theatre & Tonic This May, Noughts & Crosses comes to the stage in a gripping adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz, get ready for a powerful story of love, division, and the cost of standing together when the world tries to pull you apart. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/noughts-and-crosses

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Come Jest to Impress to Mark Simmon's brand-new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions! Will it be you? 🤔 📅 Fri 5 Jun 8pm 🎫 www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/mark…

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

What a night. What a crowd. What a moment. ✨ We’re still buzzing from Robyn’s show last week, just hours before the release of her new album, Sexistential. Take a look at some moments from the night. 📸by Mark Senior

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

⭐ Lenny Henry: Still at Large Join British comedian, actor and presenter Lenny Henry for an intimate discussion exploring what shaped him and what drives him now. 📅Tue 3 Nov, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/lenny-henry-still-at-large

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

⭐ Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You Fresh from travelling the world (and smashing it as a top husband and bunny-stepdad), the UK’s leading de-influencer Tez Ilyas returns with a brand-new stand-up show. 📅Fri 30 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/tez-ilyas-tez-things-i-hate-about-you

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

⭐ Dexys Midnight Runners Dexys Midnight Runners are coming to Hackney for their UK tour, since their last show in 2003 when they played a sold-out show at London’s Southbank Centre. 📅Wed 28 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/dexys-midnight-runners

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

⭐ Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book, Afterthoughts. 📅Sat 20 Jun, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/richard-ayoade-afterthoughts

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

⭐ The Music Is Black: Celebrating Black music in Britain Join us for a unique live music experience hosted by BBC Radio 2 and Hackney’s very own Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony. 📅Wed 27 May, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-music-is-black-celebrating-black-music-in-britian

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

📣We’re thrilled to announce five new shows we know you'll love. From comedy and talks with Lenny Henry, Richard Ayode and Tez Ilays, to live music with Dexys Midnight Runners and The Music is Black, each show brings something different and unique to our stage.

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Robyn Generational Pop icon Robyn is coming to Hackney Empire for one night only! Celebrate the upcoming release of her new album Sexistential with an intimate live show ahead of her arena tour. 🎤 Thu 26 Mar, ow.ly/yqUJ50YtTlm

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

⭐ Ilana Glazer Live! Join comedian, actor, advocate, and creator Ilana Glazer who is best known for co-creating and starring in the hit series BROAD CITY is bringing her brand-new show to Hackney on her first-ever UK tour! 📅 Fri 3 Jul, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/ilana-glazer-live

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

⭐The Music of the Lord of the Rings Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings film trilogy performed by the Modern Chamber Orchestra Mystery Ensemble. 📅 Thu 7 May, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-music-of-the-lord-of-the-rings

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📢ON SALE NOW: We’ve just announced two brand-new shows coming up soon! See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢 ON SALE NOW: Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour Join stand-up comedian, writer and actor Fortune Feimster who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. 📅 Wed 3 Jun, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/fortune-feimster-takin-care-of-biscuits-comedy-tour

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Iconic vocalist Jocelyn Brown sets Hackney Empire's stage ablaze this April to perform songs from her iconic catalogue of soul, disco and dance classics! www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/joce…

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

⭐The Worst Poets Club After a decade of headlines and articles calling them terrible, the UK’s bestselling but worst poets, Hollie McNish, Nikita Gill, Donna Ashworth, and Len Pennie have formed The Worst Poets Club. 📅Sun 11 Oct, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-worst-poets-club

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

⭐Marine Leonardi: Mauvaise Graine Join French comedian Marine Leonardi for a hilarious, take on modern life as she dissects relationships, marriage, motherhood, and all the things we’re not supposed to say out loud. 📅Sat 12 Sep, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/marine-leonardi-mauvaise-graine

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

⭐Live at the Empire with Ed Gamble Live at the Empire is back with another stacked night of comedy, headlined by Ed Gamble. Ed will be joined by Sarah Keyworth, Phil Ellis, Ayoade Bamgboye, & Paddy Young. 📅Fri 12 Jun, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/live-at-the-empire-with-ed-gamble

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

⭐The Pull Up Podcast Live Following a sold-out London show at Steel Yard last year, The Pull Up Podcast brings its live experience to Hackney for the very first time. 📅Wed 29 Apr, tickets go on sale Mon 2 Mar, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-pull-up-podcast-live

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: As February comes to a close, we’re leaving you with four brand-new shows to fall in love with! From comedy with Ed Gamble and Marine Leonardi to powerful talks from The Pull Up Podcast and The Worst Poets Club, there’s something for everyone.

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

⭐ Bismil Ki Mehfil Get ready to be moved by India’s most celebrated Sufi voice, Bismil, as he brings his iconic Bismil Ki Mehfil to London for the first time. This evening promises a journey through soulful music and evocative poetry. Sun 7 Jun, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/bismil-ki-mehfil

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

⭐ Emma Grede: Start With Yourself Tour Join entrepreneur and podcast host Emma Grede in Hackney for a live experience that encourages audiences to rethink how they approach their goals and build the future they want. Thu 30 Apr, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/emma-grede-start-with-yourself-tour

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

⭐ Lena Dunham: Famesick Join award-winning actor, writer, director and producer Lena Dunham for an intimate discussion about her life, career, and the journey of turning regret into wisdom while reconnecting with what, & who, we love. Sun 19 Apr, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/lena-dunham-famesick

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

⭐Streetwise Opera: Reimagining Pagliacci Award-winning Streetwise Opera breaks down and reassembles Ruggero Leoncavallo classic opera Pagliacci, viewing it through a modern lens. Fri 10 Apr, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/streetwise-opera-reimagining-pagliacci

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: We're rolling out four brand-new shows coming your way! Join us for engaging talks with award-winning Lena Dunham and entrepreneur Emma Grede, along with moving music from Bismil and Streetwise Opera! See what's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The line-up just keeps getting better as we gear up for ALTER EGO 2026 this Friday! 🔥 Hosted by Steph the show will feature special guest performances from Skarz, Aicha Thérése, Boy Blue, and Alter Ego 2025 winner Jaye, plus more to be announced. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

🚨The Alter Ego 2026 line up just got even better as we've added poet Aicha Thérése to this years' show! 🔥 Poet, singer-songwriter, and published author Aicha Thérése delivers words that cut deep, heal softly, and speak to the moment. Fri 13 Feb, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/alter-ego-2026

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

⭐ Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll Fatiha El-Ghorri returns to our main stage for her first-ever stand-up tour! Prepare to fall side-splittingly in love with this knock-out comic destined for stardom. 📅Thu 10 Sep, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/fatiha-el-ghorri-cockney-stacking-doll

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

⭐Ashley Gavin: Big Momma After a smash-hit, sell-out debut UK tour in 2024, Ashley gavin is bringing her brand new show, Big Momma, to Hackney! 📅Sat 9 May, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/ashley-gavin-big-momma

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

📢 We’ve just announced two brand-new shows that will have you laughing out of your seats, featuring comedy from Ashley Gavin and Taskmaster star Fatiha El-Ghorri. See everything that's on: www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

⭐ Jack and the Beanstalk Join happy-go-lucky Jack on an epic adventure after he sells his family’s beloved cow for a handful of magic beans, setting off a chain of events that leads high into the clouds. Sat 21 Nov – Thu 31 Dec, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

⭐ Nish Kumar: Angry Humor From A Really Nice Guy The UK’s leading political comic, Nish Kumar, returns to our main stage with a brand-new show packed with his trademark passionate, progressive stand-up. Fri 18 Sep, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/nish-kumar-angry-humour-from-a-really-nice-guy

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Hackney Empire @hackneyempire.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

⭐ World Comedy Clash 2026 The original and longest-running comedy clash show is back with its annual comedy extravaganza, featuring White Yardie, Chantel Nash, Richard Blackwood, Quincy, Kojo Anim, and many more. Sat 25 Apr, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/world-comedy-clash-2026

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