cabaret – Hackney Citizen

Into the Night: Cabarets and Clubs in Modern Art, Barbican Centre: ‘Fascinating insight into culture-shaping places’

By Sarah Birch | Thursday 14 November 2019 at 15:56

The multimedia exhibition looks at the modernist movement through nightlife, from Belle Epoque Paris to Ibadan, Mexico City and Tehran

INTERVIEW: ‘I’m sure The Queen would love to see a bit of it’: Jonny Woo previews his Unroyal Variety show

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 28 September 2017 at 12:21

'What’s alternative to the mainstream now? It’s the queer underground.' Scenes from last year's Unroyal Variety. Photograph: Angus Stewart

The legendary drag performer, comedian, and owner of gay Haggerston super-pub The Glory gives the Citizen a sneak peek at his upcoming ensemble spectacular at the Empire

Rich Mix to host ‘rowdy, political knees up’ Question Time Cabaret next week

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 14 September 2017 at 13:21

Pose a question: artist Talia Randall, organiser and compere of Question Time Cabaret. Photograph: Mike Massaro

Artist Talia Randall and a panel of journalists and performers will tackle ‘gentrification and the art of the East End’ in an inimitable way – albeit without any Dimblebys

Box of tricks – the art of Amanda Houchen

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 7 April 2016 at 16:45

Amanda Houchen’s enigmatic figures are performers conditioned by the temporary nature of the stardom they crave

Valentine’s Day – what’s on in Hackney

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 7 February 2012 at 09:08

Cabaret, comedy, music and movies: things to do and places to go on and around Valentine’s Day

February stage highlights

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 11 February 2011 at 15:12

The Taming of the Shrew is showing at the Courtyard Theatre

Three of this month’s offerings from the Courtyard, Hoxton Hall and the Arcola