Comedian

Empire Nights is back with a night of comedy, music and culture, curated by Lou Sanders (Taskmaster, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable). The handpicked bill features comedian and Celebrity Traitors star Joe Lycett, acclaimed clown performer Frankie Thompson, 2025's Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer and SNL UK's Ayoade Bamgboye and cabaret collective Figs in Wigs, alongside a music act to be announced. Presented by Hackney Empire as part of its National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported anniversary programme.

Comedian

Ayoade Bamgboye

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 29, 2027

Empire Nights with Lou Sanders · Hackney Empire

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