Hackney Empire

291 Mare Street Hackney, London, E8 1EJ -

Up to
1635 guests

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.

Number of guests

Start date

End date

My dates are flexible

Capacity & layout

Standing

up to 1635

Theatre

up to 1272

Boardroom

up to 60

Cabaret

up to 60

Classroom

up to 60

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Amenities

Tea

Disabled access

Stage

Audio & visual

Other

PA system available.

Location

Reviews

Nusynasy S
December 2024
Awesome little fun with Dick Whittington and his Cat. So beautiful building! I just loved that even from cheap seats we could see perfectly. It was nice and warm inside too given this review over winter
Terri Swainsbury
January 2025
Went with my daughter to see the Panto. Lovely theatre. Brilliant Panto Kat B took time out at the end of the show to talk to patrons and pose for photos. My late parents met there whilst they were both working there, so it's a special place
Eva
January 2025
Venue is beautiful, staff are professional and friendly. Toilets are clean. Went to panto for the 1st time in many years. It used to be a magical experience years ago for adults and children alike 15-20 years ago but it has lost its sparkle now which is a real shame. Clive Rowe and Cat are still brilliant but the other cast members in particular the fairy godmother needed some magical fairy dust to improve their performance.