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Joy was the centre of the community. Joy saw something beyond everyone else. Joy wanted the truth to be exposed.In the wake of a devastating fire, that claims the life of Joy and a youth centre at the heart of a people, a group is left shaken, in search of answers, closure and healing.What begins as a tragedy becomes an unravelling of systems and stories, of who gets to speak and who gets remembered in a world that would rather brand pain than confront it.This powerful newly-devised work explores what it means to be truly heard and what happens when a community choose not to forget.Our Artist Development Programme (ADP) is produced by Hackney Empire Creative Futures. In just 10 days, a company of 50 young artists and creatives, aged 14 - 19 years old, led by industry professionals, create and present an electrifying piece of new musical theatre to perform on our main stage.
Choose What You Pay: £5, £10 (Recommended), £20
This festive season you shall go to the ball, as the magic of Cinderella comes to Hackney Empire!Cinderella dreams of a life full of love and adventure, and free from the clutches of her wicked Ugly Stepsisters and evil Stepmother. When an invitation to the party of the year arrives, it might be just the ticket she needs. Throw in some glass slippers, a fairy godmother, and a little sparkle of magic and you’ve got yourself a pantomime that’s guaranteed to be the perfect fit!Directed by Clive Rowe, this classic rags to riches tale will come to life in Hackney, featuring all your favourite pantomime ingredients. From an unbelievable cast to extravagant costumes; from audience participation to sensational song and dance numbers, make sure you book your tickets before the clock strikes twelve!
£10 - £46 (plus £1.20 per ticket online, £1.40 per ticket over the phone)All ages welcome. Children 3 years and under may sit on the lap of an adult, children 4+ require their own ticket.
Hackney Central (Overground) station approx. 300m from Hackney Empire
We have a Bar on every level of the theatre. For most shows the bars will open 1 hour before the show starts.
For detailed access information please visit our access page: hackneyempire.co.uk/your-visit/access/
Described by the Guardian as ‘the most beautiful theatre in London’, Hackney Empire is a Grade II* listed theatre on Mare Street, in the London Borough of Hackney. Originally designed by Frank Matcham, it was built in 1901 as a music hall, and expanded in 2001, now able to seat almost 1,300 audience members. Charlie Chaplin, W. C. Fields, Stanley Holloway, Stan Laurel, Marie Lloyd and Julie Andrews all performed at Hackney Empire when it was a music hall, and in the 1980s it was a home for alternative comedy hosting the likes of Jo Brand, John Cleese, Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Dawn French, Lily Savage, Lenny Henry, Harry Hill, Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders and many more.Nowadays you can visit Hackney Empire for everything from theatre to opera, comedy to music, and of course their iconic yearly Pantomime. Hackney Empire collaborate and partner with regional and international companies and artists including the Royal Shakespeare Company, English Touring Opera, Scottish Opera, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and more.Alongside the main-stage programme, Hackney Empire provides free creative opportunities for local young people through its Creative Futures programme, working with 4,000 young people annually, aged 14 – 25.
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