Programme and tickets 2025
Other satellite events
Ticket price determined by venue. Ticketed unless stated otherwise.
Date | Venue | Description |
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Tuesday the 6th of May at 6.30pm | Shoreditch Town Hall Guided Tour | Learn about how the use of the space developed over the years from a municipal building that opened in 1866, holding the inquest into the murder of Jack the Ripper’s last victim Mary Kelly in 1888, to becoming one of the East End's premiere boxing venues in the 60s, hosting colourful trance nights in the 1990s with the now infamous Whirl-Y-Gig, to the leading arts venue it is today with a programme of spectacular theatre, star-studded comedy, boisterous drag queens and more. You'll find out about the architecture and design of our building, and get the opportunity to see your favourite film and TV locations in the flesh - our spaces were recently featured in Baby Reindeer and A Quiet Place: Day One. Oh, and you might bump into a ghost in The Ditch... Tickets here. |
Thursday the 8th of May at 7pm | Mildmay Tour | The Mildmay Club (formerly the Mildmay Radical Club) has overlooked Newington Green since it was built 125 years ago. At this event there will be two short talks – one from Pete Brown, author of 'Clubland: How the Working Men’s Club Shaped Britain' on the history of working men’s clubs and the Mildmay’s place in that history, and another on the history of the building. These will be followed by a tour around the Grade II Listed building, a presentation of historic records, pictures, and artefacts, and opportunity to ask questions. You will learn about the architecture, design and successive refurbishments of the building, the political, educational, cultural and sporting activities that continue to be fostered here, celebrities who have performed here, and club members’ participation in two world wars. Space will be available for up to 40 people. Please reserve your place here or email enquiries@mildmay.club for more information. Suggested donation: £5 (£2 concessions). |
Sunday the 11th of May from 2-4pm | St Augustine's Tower | St. Augustine's Tower is Hackney's oldest building, having survived when the rest of the original parish church was demolished in 1798. A chance to go inside and climb up to the roof with its amazing view over Hackney. FREE, Just turn up. |
Monday the 12th of May at 5pm | Yankl Theatre at Hoxton Hall | Join playwright and Yiddishist Tamara Micner for a workshop discussing a much forgotten chapter of London’s East End. In this fascinating discussion-based workshop, we will explore the struggles and triumphs of the Jewish community in the East End, and how these movements played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of London today. Workshop supported by Arts Council England and Shoresh Trust as part of Yankl and The Beanstalk: a new Jewish pantomime set in the East End of yore”. Tickets here. |
Friday the 16th of May at 4pm | 195 Mare Street Guided Tour | Visit 195 Mare Street, one of Hackney’s oldest buildings. Built in 1697, the house has an incredible history. Come on a tour and hear the stories of rich merchants, a venal Tory MP, women prisoners and working men. See the restoration in progress and discover objects found beneath the floorboards. FREE, Just turn up. |
Saturday the 17th of May from 11-1pm and 2-4pm | Laburnum Boat Tours | Join Laburnum Boat Club on a trip to learn the intriguing story of the Regent’s Canal in Hackney. After a short introductory session, we will go on a relaxing boat trip along the canal, guided by Carolyn Clark sharing stories and information about life and work along the Cut over the last 200 years. Carolyn is the author of ‘The East End Canal Tales‘, 'The Lower Clapton Tales’ and ‘The Shoreditch Tales’. Cost £15 from Laburnum Boat Club. |
Sunday the 25th of May from 2-4pm | St Augustine's Tower | St. Augustine's Tower is Hackney's oldest building, having survived when the rest of the original parish church was demolished in 1798. A chance to go inside and climb up to the roof with its amazing view over Hackney. FREE, Just turn up. |
Sunday the 29th of May at 6pm | Poetry event at Homerton Library | A focus on poetry about Hackney Marshes, Hoxton, the Olympic park site in Newham and other local edgelands/sites of transformation (and some wider histories too). There will be readings and a discussion between the poets and a member of library staff, with books available to buy on the night. The poets are Jude Rosen (author of Reclamations from London’s Edgelands) and Derrick Porter (author of Voices of Hoxton and The Art of Timing). FREE |