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‘The most beautiful theatre in London’ The Guardian
Built in 1901 the Hackney Empire is a magnificent Edwardian theatre which has been providing quality entertainment for 110 years. Designed by Frank Matcham, the leading theatre architect of the day, the theatre was the technological wonder of its time. Charlie Chaplin, Marie Lloyd, Stan Laurel and Maria Callas are amongst the acts who have performed at the Empire.
In 2001, the Empire’s centenary year, the theatre embarked upon a £15 million restoration. In January 2004 the theatre reopened with a new 60 seat orchestra pit, brand new backstage area and improved public access to all levels of the auditorium.
In 2012 Empire 2@The Bullion Rooms was opened. Located to the rear of the theatre this modern complex provides meeting rooms and a large creative space adaptable for a variety of uses.
Each year, the Hackney Empire welcomes over 100,000 people to a wide variety of performance, including its world-renowned pantomime, and participatory activity for the local community and young people.
Hackney Empire is a unique place for product launches, award ceremonies, meetings, conferences and training days, film and photo shoots. The large stage and auditorium can accommodate over 1,000 people. The Harold Pinter Room hospitality and meeting room, located in the Empire, has conference and internet facilities and can accommodate up to 120 people.
There is lift access to and facilities for disabled patrons on all levels of the auditorium.
Empire 2@The Bullion Rooms has two meetings and large hall, foyer reception and kitchen area can accommodate up to 150 people. There is level, ground floor access throughout the building.
There is internet access front of house and backstage in the Empire and IT access is provided at Empire 2. The Empire can also provide live streaming.
The Hackney Empire has the flexibility to host private parties and corporate hospitality events from a private box for 4 to a special performance for 1,000 people. The Harold Pinter Rooms and Empire 2@The Bullion Rooms provide hospitality spaces for pre-show, interval and post-show entertaining.
The Hackney Empire and Empire 2 can also booked for standalone private and corporate parties.
Each level of the theatre has a full-licensed bar.
The Hackney Empire is licensed for Civil Partnerships and Weddings. The stage and auditorium offer a unique space for the ceremony and reception.
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‘The most beautiful theatre in London’ The Guardian
Built in 1901 the Hackney Empire is a magnificent Edwardian theatre which has been providing quality entertainment for 110 years. Designed by Frank Matcham, the leading theatre architect of the day, the theatre was the technological wonder of its time. Charlie Chaplin, Marie Lloyd, Stan Laurel and Maria Callas are amongst the acts who have performed at the Empire.
In 2001, the Empire’s centenary year, the theatre embarked upon a £15 million restoration. In January 2004 the theatre reopened with a new 60 seat orchestra pit, brand new backstage area and improved public access to all levels of the auditorium.
In 2012 Empire 2@The Bullion Rooms was opened. Located to the rear of the theatre this modern complex provides meeting rooms and a large creative space adaptable for a variety of uses.
Each year, the Hackney Empire welcomes over 100,000 people to a wide variety of performance, including its world-renowned pantomime, and participatory activity for the local community and young people.
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