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Photos: CINDERELLA Pantomime in Rehearsal at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Hackney Empire has released the first rehearsal images from its 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe. Check out the photos and learn more here!

Initial Cast Set For CINDERELLA Pantomime at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

Following the success of 2024's pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat, Hackney Empire has announced the initial casting for the 2025 pantomime Cinderella.

Review: DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, Hackney Empire
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 9, 2024

For its 25th pantomime, the Hackney Empire is putting on Dick Whittington and His Cat, directed by and starring Clive Row, who has been the resident Dame of the Hackney Empire for years. This particular production of Dick Whittington has been written by Will Brenton with original music and songs by Steve Edis and stars Kandaka Moore as the titular Whittington and Kat B as Tommy the Cat.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For Hackney Empire's 25th Pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

The full casting and creative team have been announced for Hackney Empire's 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat. 

Black Friday Deals: Tickets From Just £15 for ALADDIN at Hackney Empire
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 9, 2023

Black Friday Deals: Save up to 50% - Tickets From £15 for Aladdin at Hackey Empire. Join us on a journey to a magical world, as the much-loved tale of Aladdin flies into Hackney this festive season!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ALADDIN Pantomime at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released from Aladdin, the 24th annual pantomime running at Hackney Empire from Saturday 18 November to Sunday 31 December.

Tickets from just £12 for Hackney Empire's ALADDIN
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 26, 2023

Join us on a journey to a magical world, as the much-loved tale of Aladdin flies into Hackney this festive season!

Photos: Full Cast Set For ALADDIN at Hackney Empire; First Look!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Full casting has been announced for Aladdin, the 24th annual pantomime running at Hackney Empire from Saturday 18 November to Sunday 31 December, with a press performance at 7pm on Thursday 30 November. Check out all new photos of the cast here!

Birmingham Rep Announces Additional Productions For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

Birmingham Rep has announced additional productions for their 2023 season - tickets are on priority sale now and go on general sale at 12pm on Thu 1 Dec.

Photos: In Rehearsal For Hackney Empire's Christmas Pantomime MOTHER GOOSE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022

Hackney Empire has released behind-the-scenes rehearsal images for its Christmas pantomime Mother Goose as previews begin on 19 November.

Tickets from £12 for Hackney Empire's MOTHER GOOSE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 8, 2022

The Mother of all pantomimes is back in Hackney this festive season, starring Clive Rowe as Mother Goose.

Cast Announced For MOTHER GOOSE at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

Hackney Empire has announced the cast and creative team for their Christmas 2022 pantomime, Mother Goose, which opens on 19th November, running until 31st December.

Photos: See Clive Rowe & More in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Hackney Empire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021

Production images have been released for Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire starring Olivier award-winner Clive Rowe as Dame Daisy Trot. Clive also co-directs this production alongside fellow Hackney panto veteran Tony Whittle, who plays Councillor Higginbottom.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021

Images have been released from the rehearsal room of Jack and the Beanstalk. Starring as Dame Daisy Trot, Olivier award-winner Clive Rowe also co-directs this production alongside fellow Hackney panto veteran Tony Whittle, who plays Councillor Higginbottom.

Full Cast Announced For Hackney Empire's 2021 Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021

They join the previously announced Kat B as Simple Simon, Zoë Curlett as Fenella Fleshcreep, Julie Jupp as Fairy Fusia, Ellie Ruiz Rodriguez as Jill Higginbottom, Rochelle Sherona as Jack Trot, Tony Whittle as Councillor Higginbottom, and Clive Rowe as Dame Daisy Trott. The production will be choreographed by Ruthie Stephens.

Principal Casting Announced For Hackney Empire's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2021

Full principal casting includes the legendary Kat B as Simple Simon, Zoe Curlett as Fenella Fleshcreep, Julie Jupp as Fairy Fusia, Ellie Ruiz Rodriguez as Jill Higginbottom, Rochelle Sherona as Jack Trot, Tony Whittle as Councillor Higginbottom and Clive Rowe as Dame Daisy Trott.  

Clive Rowe and Tony Whittle to Co-Direct Hackney Empire's 2021 Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021

For the first time, Olivier-Award winner Clive Rowe and Hackney panto veteran Tony Whittle will co-direct and star in Hackney Empire’s 2021 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk which will run from 20 November to 2 January 2022.

25 Theatre Ticket Deals for TodayTix's Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale!
by TodayTix UK - Dec 24, 2019

We're feeling the Christmas cheer, so we wanted to bring you some amazing deals for London's top shows. All of these productions start at just £20 in our Unbeatable Boxing Day Sale. Great shows at great prices: it's your ticket to the best of London theatre. Merry Christmas, and happy theatregoing!

Photo Flash: First Look at DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2019

Hackney Empire today releases production images of its sparkling new pantomime production Dick Whittington and his Cat which runs at the East End venue until 5 January 2020, with press night taking place this evening.

Hackney Empire's New Leadership Team Puts Community At The Centre Of Their Ambition
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019

Hackney Empire plans to combine its commitment to community and championing of young people with a programme that revives a variety programme for a modern-day audience and celebrates all genres. Since Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and Executive Director Jo Hemmant were appointed in 2018, the theatre has seen an average of 83% new bookers for many productions - a huge achievement for a 1000+ seater theatre in London.