Hackney Empire

Theatre

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291 Mare St

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Time Out says

Tue Sep 25 2012

Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel and Marie Lloyd all trod Hackney's boards during its time as a music hall. It's since been used as a television studio and, rather quaintly, as a bingo hall, before opening as a theatre proper in 1986. Today, it's a much-loved East End institution whose pantos have become the stuff of legend. High art does feature (the English Touring Opera presented Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' in 2009) as does issue-heavy theatre, often with an emphasis on class and multiculturalism. But the focus tends to be on fun: comedy, children's theatre and music all featuring large on its programme. Tours of the Grade II-listed auditorium take place during Open House London weekend in September.

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Venue location

Address:
Hackney Empire 291 Mare St
London
E8 1EJ

Phone:
020 8985 2424
Website:
www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Transport:
Rail: Hackney Central
Map
1. Hackney Empire
  - 291 Mare St
    London
    E8 1EJ
  - 020 8985 2424
  - www.hackneyempire.co.uk
  - 51.546113,-0.055381

Categories:
Theatre. Off-West End. Musical comedy. Musicals. Comedy. Dance. Music. Kids' music. Classical & Opera. Jazz and experimental. Mainstream jazz. World. African music. Asian music. Blues, roots and country. Blues. Comedy. Cabaret. Books and poetry. Things to do
Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Café

What's on at Hackney Empire

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Thu May 30
Hackney Empire 291 Mare St, E8 1EJ
£25-£27.50

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Micky Flanagan – Back in the Game

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

Fri May 31
Hackney Empire 291 Mare St, E8 1EJ
£25-£27.50

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Thu Jun 20
Hackney Empire 291 Mare St, E8 1EJ
£20, £15 students

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