Skip to navigation
Navigation
- Home
- Theatre News
- London Shows A-Z
- Buy Tickets
- Kids & Family Theatre
- Olivier Awards
- tkts
- Theatreland at 100
- Access
- You are in:
- > London Shows A-Z
- > View Show
- You are in:
- > London Shows A-Z
- > View Show
The New Act of The Year is one of the strongest and most competitive comic talent contests in the UK. For one night only audiences can see the cream of the crop!
Every year over a dozen highly talented contestants bring the house down as they battle it out for the top places in the competition on the magnificent Hackney Empire stage. Previous contestants include Russell Brand, Catherine Tate, Gina Yashere, David Baddiel and Matt Lucas.
Hosted by Paul Chowdhry, the line up is set to include the rising stars of this year's final including Steve Weiner, Andi Osho, Pippa Evans, Holly Walsh, Maureen Younger, Liz Carr, Joe Kay, Luke Toulson, Isma Almas and Imran Yusaf.
Every year over a dozen highly talented contestants bring the house down as they battle it out for the top places in the competition on the magnificent Hackney Empire stage. Previous contestants include Russell Brand, Catherine Tate, Gina Yashere, David Baddiel and Matt Lucas.
Hosted by Paul Chowdhry, the line up is set to include the rising stars of this year's final including Steve Weiner, Andi Osho, Pippa Evans, Holly Walsh, Maureen Younger, Liz Carr, Joe Kay, Luke Toulson, Isma Almas and Imran Yusaf.
Performance Details
- opening night: 12 Jul 2008
- closing: 12 Jul 2008
show times: 20:00
ticket prices: £12.50 (concs £10.50)
map: View Map
address: 291 Mare Street, London, United Kingdom, E8 1EJ
nearest tube: Bethnal Green
nearest bus: 38, 48, 55, 106, 236, 242, 253, 276, 277, N38, N55, N236, N253, W15
nearest train: London Fields, Hackney Central
parking: Morning Lane. On site by special arrangement.
air conditioned: Yes
Assisted Performance Booking Information
Access Booking: BO: 0208 985 2424 F: 020 8510 4530 W: http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Accessible Facilities Venue Information
discounts: Yes
limited mobility: Ramp to entrance. Floors served by lift: Dress Circle (1st), Upper Circle (2nd), Gallery (3rd). Most areas accessible
access description: Level access to auditorium. Some access for wheelchair users. Services visually and hearing impaired people.
hearing impaired: Induction loops and infra-red
wheelchairs: 20 wheelchair spaces. Patrons in scooters have to arrange if they wish to be transferred. Auditorium 1: Stalls - No limit for the number of wheelchairs Auditorium 2: 1st Floor - 4 wheelchairs Auditorium 3: 2nd Floor - 4 wheelchairs Auditorium 4: 3rd Floor - 4 wheelchairs. The seating is numbered and can be reserved.
toilets: On all levels.
disabled toilets: Adapted toilets
Bookmark with: