Is it time to rethink our cities?
Jan Gehl’s documentary The Human Scale screening at the Hackney Empire this month explores the relationship between cities and their inhabitants
Jan Gehl’s documentary The Human Scale screening at the Hackney Empire this month explores the relationship between cities and their inhabitants
Kat B is the top cat of ‘Hackneyonia’ in this year’s gag-fest
Christopher Biggins and Kat B at Hackney Empire for launch of Dame Dash to support hospice
Grandson tells how forebear’s work at playhouse helped him set up iconic institution
Venue celebrates success of legal fight waged with help from Lord Sugar
Two operatic masterpieces will be performed in September courtesy of noted company CO-Opera Co
The audio-visual collective will play Malaysia inspired show this month
Taking on the Empire tells the story of how an old bingo hall was transformed into what is now the Hackney Empire
Dick Whittington and His Cat is this year’s pantomime at the Hackney Empire. The Hackney Citizen talks to the show’s writer and director, Susie McKenna
This year’s programme features two events exploring innovation in technology and the arts
A celebration of female comedy stars of UK television who managed to earn their own shows
Have a gay ol’ time as the Hackney Empire celebrates the best of LGBT comedy
Last chance to see: The Isango Assemble at the Hackney Empire, until Sunday 3 June 2012
The quartet of former youth workers are set for mainstream success with their feelgood blends