291 Mare Street, E8 (020 8985 2424)
Hackney Central rail/30, 38, 242, 277 bus. Box office 10am-6pm Mon-Sat. Admission ?4-?25. Credit MC, V.
Website: http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk
The gorgeous, historic Hackney Empire, beloved of legions of comics,
actors and music-hall types, is on a perennial funding crusade: almost
every month sees a benefit of some sort or other in a bid to stave off
closure. Here’s hoping it succeeds. Though it hosts more comedy and
theatre than music, the rare gigs here are invariably a treat.
