Stage & the City

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” - Henry Van D**e

We'd like to thank the team at for supporting and sponsoring our milestone 25th Anniversary Variety Show (14 March) - we are so grateful! ✨

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Based in London, they provide their clients with unique, creative and contemporary solutions for any audio post-production needs.

We all know how handy this is in our field!

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Renew and ignite the passions of your childhood with us. ✨

Together with our partners, we create moments that inspire, empower and open doors - for young people, for audiences, and for businesses that believe success should also do good.

The stage is set, and we’re casting for more characters to join our story.

If your organisation would like to support us in giving disadvantaged children access to the performing arts and unlocking their potential, please reach out: [email protected]

Did you Know: Acting isn’t just emotional - it’s cognitive. Participants regularly analyse texts and make creative decisions, which strengthens critical thinking and adaptability.

Drama students engage in multiperspective reasoning and problem solving as they interpret character motives, different cultures, and work through dynamic group challenges.

How cool is that? 🧠

Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/5/565 (The Effect of Drama Education on Enhancing Critical Thinking Through Collaboration and Communication)

Movement brings people together - on stage and in the communities we serve.

Like a dance, the BeechBand reminds you to stay in rhythm. With gentle pulses it encourages you to move your body and calm your mind.

Our partnership with BeechBand celebrates movement, possibility, and better days.

For more info visit beechband.com

Do you have a favourite? 😌

We’d like to say a huge thank you to BeechBand for their generous donation to our charity and supporting the sponsorship programme for the 25th Anniversary Variety Show.

We believe in better days through access to the performing arts. BeechBand believes in better days too, supporting wellbeing with their innovative wellness device. Find out more at beechband.com.

Collaborations like these make a real and lasting difference to the young people we work with - helping us create opportunities, build confidence and showcase their talent at venues like the iconic Hackney Empire.

If your organisation would like to support our upcoming 25th Anniversary Hackney Empire showcase, or explore partnership opportunities with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, we can create even more life-changing moments for young people.

📩 Email: [email protected]

Music to our ears! 💟

Because counting creates structure and precision. It helps dancers stay in sync, hit movements exactly, and maintain consistency - especially in group performances.

Once the structure is internalised, dancers can let go of the count and fully express the music. 💃🕺

25th Anniversary of the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School - 25 years of stars in the making! 🌠

This milestone event brings together over 180 young performers aged 7–18, showcasing dazzling numbers inspired by musicals that have leapt from stage to silver screen – and vice versa.

From timeless classics to modern favourites, expect an evening of song, dance, and drama that captures the magic of cinema and theatre. You may even recognise a face or two: several of our alumni have gone on to leading roles in TV, film, and the West End.

But beyond the bright lights, our mission has always been clear – to nurture confidence, self esteem, and transferable life skills in young people, while supporting their mental wellbeing. This special performance is not only a celebration of artistic achievement but of the transformative power of the arts in shaping futures.

Join us for an unforgettable night of talent, joy, and community spirit! ✨

🎟️🎟️🎟️ Get your tickets here: hackneyempire.co.uk/events/anna-fiorentini-25th-anniversary-variety-show

Vocal Harmony: When two or more vocal parts come together in an arrangement that adds feeling, depth, texture, and even a sense of tranquility to a song.

Many singers describe the experience of singing harmonies as causing a physical sensation, almost like a buzzing, when they’re getting it right.🎶