IN QUOTES: The Hackney Empire's patrons and supporters include comedian Griff Rhys Jones. He told BBC London "The great thing about this theatre is that it's a real variety house".

Hackney Empire has unveiled its plans for the remainder of 2021. Hackney-born music icon Leona Lewis will become patron for the venue, and as part of her role, Lewis will support and mentor young ...

Key: Blue = designers Red = architects Yellow = brands. See a larger version of this map. Designed in Hackney is a Dezeen initiative to showcase world-class architecture and design created in the ...

Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2009. Note: This review is from 2009. Review by Steve Bennett. The first big new comedy event on the calendar, lightening the winter darkness is usually the Hackney ...

In August, Hackney Empire will present ADP 2021: Romeo & Juliet (Title TBC); The Artist Development Programme (ADP) is a two-week summer programme giving a company of 40 young artists, aged 13-19 ...

Top stand-ups, live podcasts, rap Shakespeare, and drag have been announced for Hackney Empire's 2025 season. Executive director Jo Hemmant, and creative director Keith Khan have just added new ...

The show, which will run from April 23 to April 26 at Hackney Empire, blends Shakespeare's original text with rap, R&B, and spoken word. It is a co-production between the Belgrade Theatre Coventry ...

Hackney-born music icon Leona Lewis will become patron for the venue, and as part of her role, Lewis will support and mentor young individuals on the "Creative Futures" programme. She said: "I am ...