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Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, in Hackney in the London Borough of Hackney. Originally designed by Frank Matcham it was built in 1901 as a music hall, and expanded in 2001. Described by The Guardian as ‘the most beautiful theatre in London’ it is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

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Hackney Empire
Mare Street, London Homerton (London Borough of Hackney)

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Mare Street 291
E8 1EJ London, Homerton (London Borough of Hackney)
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