Hackney Empire Theatre

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Announces Autumn 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2020

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced its Autumn 2020 season following the news it will be reopening its doors to the public on Thursday 3 September.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY and RIGOLETTO Return to The Bristol Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2017

Opera & Ballet International presents two Ellen Kent productions featuring outstanding soloists, a highly-praised chorus and a stunning full orchestra coming to The Bristol Hippodrome on January 18 and 19, 2018.

Daniel Betts, Zackary Momoh and More Star in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 23, 2014

Casting for Regent Park Open Air Theatre's production of To Kill A Mockingbird was announced today. Daniel Betts will play Atticus Finch alongside Zackary Momoh as Tom Robinson, Christopher Akrill as Boo Radley. Original cast member and composer Phil King will reprise his role.

Meet the Cast of West End's MISS SAIGON; Returns May 3, 2014
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2014

Miss Saigon, currently booking for performances through to Saturday 25th October 2014, will make its highly anticipated return to the West End on Saturday 3 May 2014 at the Prince Edward Theatre, in the musical's 25th anniversary year. Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's epic musical has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages, winning awards around the world since the sensational record-breaking run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago. This epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI Chris--but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. Meet the full company below!

TWAS Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Now thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013

Take Wing And Soar Productions, in partnership with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, present TWAS' Tenth Year Anniversary Season main stage production of Oscar Wilde's celebrated comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, directed by Kevin Connell for a limited run at the Poet's Den Theater, from tonight, June 14th through 30th, 2013.

TWAS to Present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, 6/14-30
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013

Take Wing And Soar Productions, in partnership with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, present TWAS' Tenth Year Anniversary Season main stage production of Oscar Wilde's celebrated comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, directed by Kevin Connell for a limited run at the Poet's Den Theater, from June 14th through 30th, 2013.

Pauletta Pearson Washington & Roscoe Orman Lead Revival Reading of POWER PLAY, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2012

Dynamic producing duo Executive Producer, Mr. Voza Rivers' New Heritage Theater and Ms. Debra Ann Byrd's Take Wing and Soar will team up to bring Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman to the New York stage for a revival production of Lorey Hayes' POWER PLAY, a story about politics, passion and the power of God.

Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman Lead Cast in Revival of Lorey Hayes’ POWER PLAY, Free Staged Reading, 10/18
by Patrick Nugent - Oct 16, 2012

Dynamic producing duo Executive Producer, Mr. Voza Rivers' New Heritage Theater and Ms. Debra Ann Byrd's Take Wing and Soar will team up to bring Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman to the New York stage for a revival production of Lorey Hayes' POWER PLAY, a story about politics, passion and the power of God.

Emi Wokoma Set to Lead SOUL SISTER at Hackney Empire
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2012

A new musical inspired by the life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, SOUL SISTER, will soon open at London's Hackney Empire Theatre. The production will feature Emi Wokoma as the music legend.

Take Wing and Soar Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 3/17-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011

He is a Roman general, handsome & brave. She is the Queen of Egypt, beautiful & proud. Together they will defy the power of an Emperor. Together they will destroy that which they strive to uphold. Join us as the AUDELCO Award-winning Take Wing And Soar Productions presents Shakespeare's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA from March 17-27, at The Poet's Den Theater. Award-winning actress & director Petronia Paley leads the TWAS Classical Actors of Color as they share the stage with classical actor Michael Early* as Antony and Take Wing And Soar's Producing Artistic Director, Debra Ann Byrd*, as she takes on the role of Egypt's last Queen. The Opening Night Gala on March 17th at 7pm, will honor Councilwoman Inez Dickens.

Take Wing and Soar Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 3/17-27
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2011

He is a Roman general, handsome & brave. She is the Queen of Egypt, beautiful & proud. Together they will defy the power of an Emperor. Together they will destroy that which they strive to uphold. Join us as the AUDELCO Award-winning Take Wing And Soar Productions presents Shakespeare's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA from March 17-27, at The Poet's Den Theater. Award-winning actress & director Petronia Paley leads the TWAS Classical Actors of Color as they share the stage with classical actor Michael Early* as Antony and Take Wing And Soar's Producing Artistic Director, Debra Ann Byrd*, as she takes on the role of Egypt's last Queen. The Opening Night Gala on March 17th at 7pm, will honor Councilwoman Inez Dickens.

Take Wing And Soar Productions' PECONG Closes 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010

Take Wing And Soar Productions presents Steve Carter's PECONG starring Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, directed by Arthur French, for a Limited Engagement at the National Black Theatre | March 12th - 28th

Take Wing And Soar Productions Presents PECONG 3/12-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010

Take Wing And Soar Productions proudly presents Steve Carter's PECONG, at the National Black Theatre, for a limited engagement, from March 12th - March 28th. Directed by award winning actor and director Arthur French, PECONG stars celebrated film, television and stage actress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney*.

Take Wing And Soar Productions Set for PECONG with Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010

Take Wing And Soar Productions presents Steve Carter's PECONG starring Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, directed by Arthur French, for a Limited Engagement at the National Black Theatre | March 12th - 28th

Take Wing And Soar Productions Set for PECONG with Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2010

Take Wing And Soar Productions presents Steve Carter's PECONG starring Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, directed by Arthur French, for a Limited Engagement at the National Black Theatre | March 12th - 28th

Judith Jacob Yabba Yabbas & Friends Comes To Hackney Empire Studio Theater 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2009

Hackney Empire Studio Theater Listings: Judith Jacob Yabba Yabbas with friends, Sundays 17, 24, 31 May & 7 June 8.00pm Venue: STUDIO THEATRE Price(s): £8.50

SILENT CLOWNS, TWO PLAYS FOR GAZA & More Set For Hackney Empire This May
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009

HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre MAY LISTINGS Paul Merton's Silent Clowns Sunday 10 May

Judith Jacob Yabba Yabbas & Friends Comes To Hackney Empire Studio Theater 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2009

Hackney Empire Studio Theater Listings: Judith Jacob Yabba Yabbas with friends, Sundays 17, 24, 31 May & 7 June 8.00pm Venue: STUDIO THEATRE Price(s): £8.50

THE HOUNDING OF DAVID OLUWALE Runs 3/24- 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2009

THE HOUNDING OF DAVID OLUWALE is the true story of David Oluwale, a Nigerian immigrant who came to Leeds in search of a new life but found only brutality and the determination of one man to find him justice. On the 4th of May 1969 a bruised and swollen body was pulled from the River Aire in Leeds. Identified as that of David Oluwale, a local homeless man, his death exposed a campaign of systematic police brutality which shook the city of Leeds and led to the imprisonment of 2 police officers accused of his murder. Adapted by Oladipo Agboluaje, from Kester Aspden's award winning book of the same title, this Eclipse Theatre world premiere production will be staged at (venue) on (dates) in the 40th anniversary year of the death of David Oluwale as part of a UK tour.

THE HOUNDING OF DAVID OLUWALE Runs 3/24- 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2009

The Hounding of David Oluwale 24 - 28 March Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre Price(s): ?16.50 - ?14.50, Tue evening & Sat matinee ?12.50 4 May 1969 and the battered body of a 38 year old man is pulled from the River Aire. An internal police inquiry will follow, revealing how he had been the victim of horrific, systematic, police brutality.