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Photos: CINDERELLA Pantomime in Rehearsal at Hackney Empire

by Stephi Wild — November 14, 2025

Hackney Empire has released the first rehearsal images from its 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe.

Initial Cast Set For CINDERELLA Pantomime at Hackney Empire

by Stephi Wild — July 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 — December 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.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For Hackney Empire's 25th Pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2024

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

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ALADDIN Pantomime at Hackney Empire

by Stephi Wild — November 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.

Black Friday Deals: Tickets From Just £15 for ALADDIN at Hackney Empire

by Aliya Al-Hassan — November 9, 2023

Black Friday Deals: Save up to 50% - Tickets From £15 for Aladdin at Hackey Empire.

Tickets from just £12 for Hackney Empire's ALADDIN

by Aliya Al-Hassan — October 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 — September 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.

Birmingham Rep Announces Additional Productions For 2023

by Stephi Wild — November 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 — November 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 — November 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 — September 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 — November 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.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto at Hackney Empire

by Stephi Wild — November 18, 2021

Images have been released from the rehearsal room of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Full Cast Announced For Hackney Empire's 2021 Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

by Stephi Wild — September 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.

Principal Casting Announced For Hackney Empire's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

by Stephi Wild — July 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.