What’s on
Noughts and Crosses
Noughts and Crosses: This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Anansi and the Lost Son
Swallow’s Wings Puppetry presents the infamous character of Anansi in this vibrant endearing tale. Free! Booking essential.
Hackney Thinking Spaces: Her Story
A free creative workshop for young and Black global majority women .
Hackney Thinking Spaces: Her Story
A free creative workshop for young and Black global majority women .
Open Evening
Meet with industry experts, connect with alums from organisations like KPMG, IMG and TikTok, and discover more about our East London 100% scholarship scheme for local residents.
Become a Peer Ambassador
Are you 17-25 based in Hackney or Tower Hamlets, interested in writing, arts and Local history - AND - looking for paid work experience? Apply now to the Peer Ambassador cohort 2026.
Alter Ego 2026
Alter Ego welcomes London’s most exciting emerging artists aged 14 - 19 to Hackney Empire’s main stage!
Ceci n’est pas Hackney - The Exhibition
Across 12 photo walks, over twenty local teenagers have shaped and shared their perspectives on Hackney. Guided by industry professionals, they have experimented with mobile photography. This is their exhibition.
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