A Good Luck Dance For The Hackney Empire!

Arts Council funding, local councils and the good will of the people of Hackney has not been enough so far to save the legendary Hackney Empire from imminent closure in January.

However, things could be about to change as the entire cast of 30 performers from Zambezi Express performed a traditional African song and dance today outside the Hackney Empire to summon prosperity and good fortune to the ailing venue.

The Hackney Empire was built as a musical hall in 1901 so how fitting that song and dance may be the one thing to save East London's biggest theatre. It’s set to go dark in January for at least nine months, and will maintain only a slimline youth and participatory workshop programme.

Zambezi Express is appearing at the Hackney Empire from Tuesday 20^th to Wednesday 28^th October.

Here's hoping the magic of Zambezi Express will help this truly beautiful theatre!