The Hackney Empire, with state of the art facilities located at the heart of the Capital's Olympic borough, the Hackney Empire Theatre Complex offers a unique and exclusive experience for all.



Events 2009

Acting Up Impro Show Thurs 2 Friday 3 Saturday 4 April 8:00 pm Venue: STUDIO THEATRE £10. Concs: £8

ACTing UP! With Ashley J and Tee-J After taking the 291 show by storm Ashley J (EastEnders, Locked In, Trouble TV's Bump n Grind) and Tee-J (BBC's Kerching!, ch4 and MTV's Dubplate Drama, The Bill) present ACTing Up! an improvised comedy game show where you the audience decide what happens! See the young performers of today create comical scenes from your suggestions LIVE! Plus guess performers.

An Evening with Guvna B Saturday 11 April 2009 8:00 pm Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre £15 & £20

UK Gospel's premier artist, Guvna B. Described by many as the UK's answer to Kirk Franklin, Guvna B has quickly established himself in the music industry. With 300,000 Myspace hits as well as sell out concerts in tow, Guvna B definitely has mainstream appeal. Featuring Live Band, Special Guest collaborations and loads of audience interaction Special Guests: Muyiwa (No 1 HMV Jazz and Blues Chart) YolanDa Brown (MOBO Award Winner) Four Kornerz (Urban Music Award Winners) Roger Samuels (Sony BMG) Eddie Kadi (BECA Award Winner) Michaela (Birth of a Poet) Faith Child (Top 5 MySpace Gospel Charts)

Kings and Queens of Comedy and Lovers Rock Sunday 12 April 7:30 pm Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre Price(s): £20 - £24

Don't miss top comedians Curtis Walker, Felicity Ethnic, Wayne Dibbi Rollins and Pingwing alongside top Lovers Rock singers Carroll Thompson, Kofi, Peter Hunnigale and Michael Gordon from the Investigators. Hosted by Courtney Melody from Vibes FM.

Bashment Granny 2 17 April 2009 - 19 April 2009 8.00pm Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre Price(s): £20, £25, £30. Concs £2 off

Mr Bashment, and Constable Shebada find themselves in possession of a bag filled with $12 million! But will the rightful owner seek them out? Or will the pretty barmaid and the jail rat get their hands on the cash? A sizzling brew of romance, jealousy, deceit, treachery and Jamaican hocus pocus, Bashment Granny 2 is filled with Jamaican anecdotes, in a story that explores friendship, loyalty and the evils of money. Friday 17 April 8:00 pm Saturday 18 April Sunday 19 April