Hackney Empire (London)

Description: 291 Mare Street E8

Newest Review: ... isn't a particularly pretty place to say the least so the Empire really stands out as a diamond in the rough. And it really is a diamond! The venue is absolutely gorgeous. It was so exciting to be there because it all looked so wonderful. The bar areas were spacious and modern, and the toilets were larger than some London theatres, but not really comfortable and there were long queues. The ... more

... theatre itself is incredible. The seats are comfortable and with plenty of legroom (modern legroom standards I call it), and are well organised so that you can see the stage. Most of the theatres I've visited are modern and quite plain (e.g. the N...more

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Hackney Empire (London): If you get bored of the play, just watch the ceiling! (373 words)
by - written on 18/08/08 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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I went to the Hackney Empire in 2004 to see a production of "Mother Courage and Her Children" with my sixth form A Level Drama and Theatre Studies class. On the way there one of our teachers had been telling us about her childhood in Hackney, which made it a bit scary for us suburban kids, but we were looking forward to seeing the play and the building, as it had just undergone a £17 million refurbishment project. Hackney isn't a particularly pretty place to say the least so the Empire really stands out as a diamond in the rough. And it really is a diamond! The venue is absolutely gorgeous. It was so exciting to be there because it all looked so ... Read the complete review

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