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The recent restoration has brought this Frank Matcham designed theatre into the 21st Century with state of the artfacilities. Built in 1901, it is an extraordinarily atmospheric theatre. A Grade II* listed building, the Hackney Empire hasspent the last 100 years presenting the arts in all incarnations, from Charlie Chaplin, the BBC and Gilbert & Sullivan toArcade Fire, Russell Brand and Hercule Poirot not to mention London’s No.1 pantomime.

‘The most beautiful theatre in London.’The Guardian

Contact us on 020 8510 4502/4511 or email [email protected]

Overview

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Hugely versatile, the gilded, lofty andgorgeously atmospheric main space can takeup to 1635 standing for a live music gig withstunning acoustics. There’s also a smaller,recently completed, fully featured rehearsal

and event space holding up to 120 on site.

Cafés and break out spaces exist onsite andnearby including a versatile large boardroomor meeting space within the building.Logistically, the Hackney Empire boasts greattransport links into the West End and out ofLondon.

An ideal location for lming, photoshootsand events – it is often available for 12 hour

calls, over consecutive days with overnightavailability – something unheard of for othervenues of this size and scale.

‘West End productionquality in a West Endstandard theatre withWest End standardperformances - all atEast End prices’

Broadway World


Overview

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TV, Radio and Film

Photoshoots, conferences andbrand events

Events for big namesJo Brand, Paul O’Grady, Micky Flanagan,Arcade Fire, Florence & The Machine,Russel Brand, Gary Barlow and Chris Moyles

‘Great scale, enormouscharm and character…A wholly functionalworking space with a 1stclass technical and frontof house team to back it

up. It’s a great place tolm.’ITV Studios Ltd

‘It’s lovely working here.The Empire has a timeand feel of the West End;it’s the Borough’s gem.Denitely a box-tick.’Dermot O’Leary


Recent Clients

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Capacity and DimensionsMain Theatre:Stage 214m 2 (18m x 11.7m)Height (to underside of grid 20m)Proscenium: 10.3m x 8.75mAuditorium: 24m x 23m x 17m

Capacity:1635 standing (with pitt barrier)1272 seated

DescriptionThe recent restoration has brought this FrankMatcham designed theatre into the 21st Centurywith state of the art facilities. Built in 1901, it isan extraordinarily atmospheric auditorium in abeautiful Grade II* listed building. This space issuitable for rehearsals, lm and photo shoots,private events and hires, product launches andcommunity or social events.

Amenities available includeStep free access to all levels back stage and frontof house, full technical specications and accessinformation available on request, use of full in-house technical equipment. Additional roomsinclude a stage door, green room, 9 dressing

rooms, showers and W/C facilities and cateringavailable by arrangement.


Main Space

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Capacity and DimensionsMain Hall: 16m x 11m (approx), 183m 2 total, double ceilingheight: 5m, capacity: 120Meeting Room: 6m x 4m (approx), 25m 2 total

DescriptionA purpose built rehearsal complex at the rear of thetheatre, which shares the facilities and staff of the historicHackney Empire. This new creative space is suitable forrehearsals, lm shoots, private parties, product launches,

weddings and community or social events

Amenities available includeStep free access throughout, reception and kitchen area,air cooling and heating, portable Harlequin sprung danceoor, lighting rig, full height drapes, wedding licence, PAsystem, mirrors, lighting, sprung dance oor and cateringavailable by arrangement.

‘Empire 2 is a real assetthat I will be recommending

to all in my networksfor events such as ours,meetings, conferences,and for celebrations.’

Anne Frank Trust & HackneyCommunity Engagement

Board


Empire 2

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Capacity and Dimensions10m x 8m, 3m height ceilingSeated capacity: 80Standing capacity: 100

DescriptionA large and elegant meeting space within the maintheatre, with access from the dress circle or via separateentrance. Ideal for hospitality events, readings, rehearsals,conference break-out sessions, exhibitions, away-daysand meetings.

Amenities available includeStep free access, chairs, tables, small LX desk, PAsystem and W/Cs. Other equipment, ttings and cateringavailable by arrangement.

‘Every time I’ve played there, it’s been an absolute joyand has reminded me of why I do what I do’Paul Merton


Harold Pinter Room

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From a single costume through toanimatronic beasts to a full scalepantomime set, we’d be delighted to sharesome of the magic that has helped makethe Hackney Empire pantomime ‘London’sNo.1 ’.

We’re on hand to supply and advisewhether you’re looking for a pantomimecow costume for a sponsored run, venuedressing for a corporate event or a fullscale performance in a 1,635 capacitytheatre.

Transport can be arranged as part of yourhire package.

We stock complete costume and décor

sets (Mother Goose, Jack & The Beanstalk,Aladdin and Dick Whittington) and theseare available in full, or as a number ofunique and individual items.

We’ve got the 40 Thieves, Mother Goose(and her goose) not to mention a ten-foothigh gorilla, the cutest (we mean scariest)dragon to ever blow smoke and an (almost)full sized pirate ship!

If you don’t see what you are looking forhere please contact us, the chances are wehave it somewhere and will certainly knowwhere to get it if we don’t!


Prop & Costume Hire

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