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Hackney Empire

Theater and Karaoke Bar
Hackney
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    Charmaine M.
    "Best view for me is the Dress Circle."(2 Tips)
    andrew r.
    "Book early enough and get some front row neck craners!"(2 Tips)
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  • Rebecca A.
    Rebecca AndreaNovember 15, 2013
    The cafe with the booking office inside is very reasonably priced open daily from 10:00. It does not have a wide selection: jacket potatoes, sandwiches and salads as well as coffee and smoothies.
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    DeryaMarch 7, 2014
    There are seats available around the tables. So if you do not want to sit around a table with others and seats perpendicular to stage, avoid back seats in stalls i.e. jj
  • David K.heart icon on user image
    David KelhamDecember 7, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    A really good welcoming theatre. Love the bar at the rear of the stalls.
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    Jack HaynesJanuary 4, 2015
    Saw Mother Goose - absolute brilliant. A theatre throbbing at the heart of its community.
  • Myke
    MykeDecember 8, 2013
    Beautiful venue, with carpeted floors so you can even sit down if you get there early
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    Phoebe GoslingJanuary 28, 2015
    Amazing, amazing place to work. Great people and great shows!
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    OliviaJune 13, 2015
    Lovely theatre. I absolutely loved the design and decor.
  • Andrew B.
    Andrew B.February 27, 2016
    Allow 20-30 minutes for ticket collection.
  • Jerry B.heart icon on user image
    Jerry BanghamDecember 30, 2018
    Extremely helpful and pleasant staff.
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    CJ StarkeyOctober 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    There are very good views for most of the seats. Even the cheaper ones.
  • Charmaine M.
    Charmaine MowattApril 10, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Best view for me is the Dress Circle.
  • andrew r.
    andrew robertsonDecember 23, 2011
    Book early enough and get some front row neck craners!
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    CJ StarkeyOctober 30, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Eclectic acts are often featured here
  • Charmaine M.
    Charmaine MowattApril 26, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The musical Soul Sister, is amazing. Finishes 5th May 12.
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    Wendy DGOctober 22, 2015
    Very nice neighbourhood.
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt ClackJuly 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great range of performances
  • Shaun N.
    Shaun NewportOctober 29, 2013
    Always a treat, even sitting in the God's wasn't bad.
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    Ania DzianiaApril 11, 2017
    Concerts, shows
  • Chris S.
    Chris SooDecember 29, 2010
    Going to the Panto?: Come early and have a drink in the family lounge.
  • Charmaine M.
    Charmaine MowattJuly 27, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Drinks in the bar is daylight robbery
  • Meg Philip A.
    Meg Philip AuthorMay 25, 2014
    Green Room.....
  • Laura C.
    Laura CJune 4, 2013
    Beautiful !
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    Chlöe WoodDecember 30, 2012
    Les do this!
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