Hackney Empire, Theatre
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 main house of the Hackney Empire is a fully restored Edwardian music hall. With a famous history it has played host to a variety of events from concerts to plays and musicals, awards ceremonies and corporate events such as conferences. The venue is also available for photo shoots, filming and product launches as well as community and social events. ‘The most beautiful theatre in London.’ Guardian Space welcomes: Art Exhibitions Pop-Ups Promoters . Space has: 5000m2 (53820ft2) Disabled Access Outside Space .
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 1635
Theatre
up to 1270
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Amenities
Tea
Disabled access
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..
