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Hackney Empire, Main Space

Location pin

291 Mare Street Hackney, London, E8 1EJ - 

  • Users

    Up to
    1635 guests

  • Table with chairs

    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

Standing

up to 1635

Theatre

Theatre

up to 1272

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Amenities

Tea

Tea

Stage

Stage

Disabled access

Disabled access

Audio & visual

Other

Full technical specifications and access information available on request.

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.