Hackney Empire, Main Space
291 Mare Street Hackney, London, E8 1EJ -
Up to
1635 standing
Offers
catering
The world renowned, Grade 2* listed Edwardian music hall designed and built in 1901 by Frank Matcham, recently fully restored, is the jewel in the crown of London's historic East End. The magnificent and ornate auditorium can accommodate up to 1350. With a wide range of versatile spaces including a mirrored foyer, bars, royal boxes, full scale rehearsal studios with breakout rooms and a hospitality suite.
The recent restoration has brought this Frank Matcham designed theatre into the 21st Century with state of the art facilities. Built in 1901, it is an extraordinarily atmospheric auditorium in a beautiful Grade II* listed building. This space is suitable for rehearsals, film and photo shoots, private events and hires, product launches and community or social events.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 1635
Theatre
up to 1272
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Amenities
Tea
Stage
Disabled access
Audio & visual
Other
Full technical specifications and access information available on request.
Location
Reviews
Ronnie
January 2024Went to see the annual panto Aladdin...Absolutely amazing, usually go to the West End, Palladium or similar, but this year went back to my Hackney roots and was not disappointed. Brilliant show, brilliant cast & proper old school panto, me & my 12 family members loved it & now my go to place for 2024, oh & my mum used to work in the box office in the early 60's...Well done HE, we'll be back..
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