A few more photos from our 'Day by the Sea' last Saturday at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne...
The third theatre to feature on our Fifty@50 list is Hoxton Hall.
This beautiful Grade II* listed Victorian music hall has a fascinating history, but its future was once under threat.
Find out how we helped this important community venue
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📸: Sean Pollock
Well done to Martin & Ron at The Cinema Museum who were able to complete the Spotlight collection - observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Today is our 10th 'Day by the Sea' at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne. For all you 'Seaside Girls' (and boys) here's a Vesta Tilley number for #songsheetshaturday. Have a great time 🪣 beside the seaside, beside the sea 🌊
We had a SPLENDID Day by the Sea yesterday in Eastbourne. Here's some highlights...Amanda Barrie, Tim Vine and Gyles Brandreth in action
#musichall #variety #seaside
Images: John McKenzie on behalf of BMHS
3 weeks to go until our CfP deadline - 30 June 2026 - get submitting! #musichall #catering #desires #needs
For #musichallmonday - here's an old favourite - Mr Tommy Cooper - gracing the front cover of The Performer in May 1953, 'comedian as bungling wizard' . About to open at the London Palladium in 'The Peep Show' revue.
Image: BMHS Archive
On Mother Kelly's Doorstep by George A. Stevens is a music hall favourite. First performed by Fred Barnes, and also a hit for Randolph Sutton, it's perhaps best recognised as the theme song of Danny La Rue.
Did you know that the Chelsea football team recorded it, too!
#songsheetsaturday #musichall
#MusicHallMonday 🎶🍺
Featuring The Barman, sung with great success by Wilkie Bard.
As we prepare for our 3rd conference in Nov. 2026, we’re inviting proposals on the theme: CATERING for People’s Desires and Needs in the Music Hall
See Call for Papers on our website:
buff.ly/35wQKXA
Have you got a Hackney Empire story? The Team at Hackney Empire would love to hear it…
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Last month we put out a call on behalf of Spotlight magazine in the hope of finding its missing first editions. They will now be part of its centenary celebrations next year
#MusicHallMonday 🎶🍺
Featuring The Barman, sung with great success by Wilkie Bard.
As we prepare for our 3rd conference in Nov. 2026, we’re inviting proposals on the theme: CATERING for People’s Desires and Needs in the Music Hall
See Call for Papers on our website:
buff.ly/35wQKXA
British Music Hall Society
Search for a star and the 1927 edition of Spotlight....it's very likely that one of our members or followers on here has one of these housed amongst their collection:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
British Music Hall Society
As we approach our 125th birthday, we’re inviting you to join a group session and share what the theatre has meant to you, your family and our community over the years - we’d love to hear from you.
Share your story, www.hackneyempire.co.uk/support-us/be-part-of-hackney-empires-story
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A roadshow celebrating 100 years of Spotlight won’t be complete unless the first 1927 editions can be found
As we approach our 125th birthday, we’re inviting you to take part in one of our group sessions celebrating the history of Hackney Empire.
We’re gathering
