VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Improv, Gospel Set For Hackney Empire 09

HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre

APRIL LISTINGS

The Vagina Monologues

2 - 4 April

Thursday 2 April 8:00 pm

Friday 3 April 6:00 pm

Friday 3 April 9:00 pm

Saturday 4 April 8:00 pm

Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre

Price(s): £17.50 - £19.50 Concessions available

Starring Sharon D Clarke, Jessie Wallace and Jocelyn Jee

As sharp as Sex and the City and as unmissable as Friends -bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your granny - this is the ultimate girls night out... trust us!

Based on author Eve Ensler's 'Vagina Interviews' conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories.

A staggering number of the world's most famous and talented women, from Kate Winslet and Whoopi Goldberg to Sophie Dahl and Jerry Hall have chosen to take part in the show in New York, Los Angeles and London.

Now you can see this wonderful production on the Hackney Empire stage with an all star cast.

‘Laugh out loud FUNNY, witty provocative and deeply poignant' The Independent

‘Eve Ensler's GLORIOUS show is WARM ,OPEN EXCITING, ENCHANTING and HILARIOUSLY funny! See it even if you haven't got one'

Sunday Times

Private Thoughts

6 - 25 April

Venue: STUDIO THEATRE

Price(s): £12.50. Concs: £10.50

£5 Mondays!

7.45pm (Saturday 25 April 7:45 pm & 10:00 pm)

 

Eric Godber is a decent man plagued by an indecent obsession. As he struggles to confront his inner impulses - shocking as they are to him - a woman fights to free him of them. The action, a battle of wits between a white middle aged professional and a younger black therapist, takes place in a private clinic. To penetrate the walls of resistance that Eric has built around himself, Dr Chase is compelled to push them both to the limit in order to break through: a provocative line of attack that could unleash a violent reaction...

Written by Alex Martinez Directed by Kevin Hely

Acting Up Impro Show

Thurs 2 Friday 3 Saturday 4 April

8:00 pm

Venue: STUDIO THEATRE

£10. Concs: £8

ACTing UP! With Ashley J and Tee-J

After taking the 291 show by storm Ashley J (EastEnders, Locked In, Trouble TV's Bump n Grind) and Tee-J (BBC's Kerching!, ch4 and MTV's Dubplate Drama, The Bill) present ACTing Up! an improvised comedy game show where you the audience decide what happens! See the young performers of today create comical scenes from your suggestions LIVE! Plus guess performers.

King Toadfish &The-All-Weather-Riders

Thursday 26 March

Wednesday 1 April

Hackney Empire's Marie Lloyd Bar

£FREE ADMISSION

King Toadfish and the All Weather Riders aka Meccatronics aka Bunsen & the Burners really know how to lay down some edible jams. Led by King Toadfish himself, this is a deep smorgasbord of sound, supported by the fabulous Captain Asb, Barry "boy" Roberts, Persiflage on bass, and the mightyJjo on percussion

Every Thursday at The Marie Lloyd Bar

Thrilling audiences to a variety of grooves/beats/feets-must-find-you-now, these chaps have been around... well mainly Wanstead, Forest Gate, and all points east. This is the deep sound of the Lea Valley delta. Miss them and you'll regret it (B.Sewell).

An Evening with Guvna B

Saturday 11 April 2009

8:00 pm

Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre

£15 & 20

UK Gospel's premier artist, Guvna B.

Described by many as the UK's answer to Kirk Franklin, Guvna B has quickly established himself in the music industry. With 300,000 Myspace hits as well as sell out concerts in tow, Guvna B definitely has mainstream appeal.

Featuring Live Band, Special Guest collaborations and loads of audience interaction

Special Guests:
Muyiwa (No 1 HMV Jazz and Blues Chart)
YolanDa Brown (MOBO Award Winner)
Four Kornerz (Urban Music Award Winners)
Roger Samuels (Sony BMG)
Eddie Kadi (BECA Award Winner)
Michaela (Birth of a Poet)
Faith Child (Top 5 MySpace Gospel Charts)

Kings and Queens of Comedy and Lovers Rock
Sunday 12 April
7:30 pm
Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre
Price(s): £20 - £24

Don't miss top comedians Curtis Walker, Felicity Ethnic, Wayne Dibbi Rollins and Pingwing alongside top Lovers Rock singers Carroll Thompson, Kofi, Peter Hunnigale and Michael Gordon from the Investigators. Hosted by Courtney Melody from Vibes FM.

Bashment Granny 2
17 April 2009 - 19 April 2009
8.00pm
Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre
Price(s): £20, £25, £30. Concs £2 off

Mr Bashment, and Constable Shebada find themselves in possession of a bag filled with $12 million! But will the rightful owner seek them out? Or will the pretty barmaid and the jail rat get their hands on the cash? A sizzling brew of romance, jealousy, deceit, treachery and Jamaican hocus pocus, Bashment Granny 2 is filled with Jamaican anecdotes, in a story that explores friendship, loyalty and the evils of money.

Friday 17 April 8:00 pm
Saturday 18 April
Sunday 19 April

Fire of Anatolia
23 - 26 April 2009
8.00pm
Venue: Hackney Empire Theatre
Price(s): £29, £39, £49

This world famous dance spectacular has played more than 1000 shows in 40 countries to over 8 million visitors. A fantastic mixture of ballet, modern-oriental and folk dance, the troop of dancers tell the story of Anatolia and its people, now known as Turkey. With over 40 dancers and drummers, this show is truly spectacular.

www.fireofanatolia.com

HACKNEY EMPIRE THEATRE & Studio Theatre
291 Mare Street London E8 1EJ
Box Office: 020 8985 2424
www.hackneyempire.co.uk

 

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