Hackney Showroom Competitors

Hackney Empire is situated in the heart of London’s East End and has been an iconic venue for the arts and popular culture since it first opened in 1901. It is now an exceptional variety theatre for the 21st century that embraces a local and global community of artists and audiences; and presents work that is at once extraordinary, relevant, inspirational and transformative. Hackney Empire’s pioneering work with young people and its communities are at the heart of its mission. Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ Registered in England No. 2060996 Charity Reg No. 1062085/0 VAT Reg No. 100 1879 55

Kings Place is an open, multi-arts venue, presenting an adventurous and critically-acclaimed programme, with words and music at its heart. Every year we curate a series of festivals to engage a breadth of different communities. We are a place where many audiences belong, a place where people connect with their passion and no-one is lost in the crowd. Kings Place was developed from a generous act of philanthropy. Driven by a belief that arts and culture are a fundamental part of a thriving city – our work is as vibrant as our location in King’s Cross. We are independently-funded and generate income through ticket sales and the staging of world-class conferences and events. We are rooted in partnership and have developed a collaborative community of resident partners and artistic associates. By opening our doors, people and creativity can flourish. We provide stages for artists, space for local communities and young musicians, share our home with partners, and offer audiences unforgettable, shared experiences. We are Kings Place, the cultural pulse of King’s Cross.

Rich Mix is East London’s independent arts centre, located in Tower Hamlets, by Shoreditch High Street Station. It’s a charity and social enterprise that offers live music, film, dance, theatre, comedy, spoken word and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures. All profits go back to support its education, arts and community activities, which nurture new and local talent. Rich Mix’s goal is to deliver a world-class artistic programme that reflects, and is accessible to the diverse communities who live in East London. The building houses five floors with three cinema screens showing mainstream and independent films, three performance spaces, as well as two gallery spaces. www.richmix.org.uk | @RichMixLondon What we offer: • Three state-of-the-art digital cinema screens showing main releases alongside a selection of independent, documentary, arthous and world films • A performing arts venue delivering a line up of arts and culture programmes: theatre, dance, spoken word, music and more • Education and family programmes • Four floors of affordable creative workspaces that have become hosts to a number of creative businesses • A spectacular top venue and event space with expansive views of the City • A huge contemporary bar space hosting events every night of the week, including free events • An exhibition gallery space. • An outdoor urban area just off Redchurch Street