List of Events

  1. Talawa Iconic: 40th Anniversary Showcase

  2. The Drifters performing on stage in front of a live audience.

    The Drifters

  3. ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE reach toward each other from the underworld and overworld, torn apart

    Gluck: Orpheus and Eurydice

  4. The characters from DIDO AND AENEAS stand on the sea and upside down from the sky

    Elena Langer: Ariadne & Purcell: Dido & Aeneas

  5. A woman in a flowing dress dances gracefully on stage, showcasing her talent and passion for performance.

    The World As We See It

  6. Susan Calman has short dark hair and is wearing a floral shirt in soft pink and yellow tones. Susan Calman is smiling straight at the camera, The background is a vibrant orange, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere.

    Susan Calman: Tall Tales

  7. Empire Nights with Jamali Maddix

  8. Seann Walsh in a suit is sat against a white background with arms outstretched and a pained expression

    Seann Walsh: This Is Torture

  9. Promotional banner showing ten comedians and entertainers posing in front of a red, spotlight-filled stage background.

    Pioneers of Comedy meets Next Gen

  10. Henning When is wearing a lab coat is holding a lemon, possibly for a scientific experiment or demonstration.

    Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn

  11. Dexys Midnight Runners title is written in bold pink and yellow letters against a red background

    Dexys Midnight Runners

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  12. Masie Adam is wearing a white shirt and a yellow jumper on top. She has a surprised look, her eyebrows raised and mouth agape, indicating a moment of unexpected revelation.

    Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

  13. Tez Ilyas is sitting down with a globe on his chair, representing a connection to the world and global knowledge.

    Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You

  14. A collage of the characters in the play standing together with their arms crossed displaying a confident stance.

    Oliver Samuels in 'Where Dere’s a Will Dere’s a Criminal'

  15. Lenny Henry displays various facial expressions in a photo booth, showcasing a playful and surreal expression in each frame.

    Lenny Henry: Still at Large

  16. Jacob Alon has curly dark hair wearing a black glossy spaghetti-strap top and long black gloves, standing against a textured brown wall.

    Jacob Alon

  17. Jo Brand has red hair and a black headband holds a pair of round glasses in front of her face while squinting against a bright red background.

    Decline and Falling Over with Jo Brand 

  18. Nina Conti has short brown hair and is holding a hand puppet in one hand and has a plush monkey draped over the opposite shoulder. They wear a blue-and-black patterned top and stand against a bright blue illustrated background featuring colorful, whimsical architectural elements.

    Live at the Empire with Nina Conti

  19. An Evening With David Byrne: Sleeping Beauties

  20. Jack and the Beanstalk

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  21. A group of young people are dancing as they watch performers at River Stage 2023 on the Southbank. Many of them are dressed in Hackney Empire t-shirts.

    Producer Bootcamp

    7 – 11 Dec 2026
  22. A black-and-white portrait of Roxie with her hair pulled into a sleek bun, resting her head lightly on one hand. She gazes toward the camera with a calm, poised expression and wears a dark, sheer long-sleeved top with a layered chain necklace. Soft, directional lighting creates dramatic shadows against a light curtain backdrop.

    MANIFEST LOVE: LIVE with Roxie Nafousi

  23. A colourful close-up portrait of a Lou Sanders smiling with short, swept-back brown hair, wearing a vibrant floral-patterned top. She is looking towards the camera against a bright, blurred pink and blue background.

    Empire Nights with Lou Sanders

  24. Two performers stand onstage facing a large audience inside an ornate, multi-level theater. One performer raises a hand while the other stands nearby, with stage lights and haze creating a dramatic atmosphere. Ornamental balconies filled with spectators surround the venue.

    The Rottys 2027