What’s on in Hackney

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Theatre

Shakespeare Inc.
A comedic interpretation of how Shakespeare’s work came to life
Rosemary Branch Theatre
2 Shepperton Road, N1 3DT , (020 7704 6665)
Until March 21. Tues-Fri, 7:30pm. Sat-Sun, 7pm
£12, £10 concs.

Heidegger’s Shadow
Play based on the life and work of the controversial philosopher Martin Heidegger
The Courtyard
Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, N1 6EU, (020 7729 2202)
Until March 21. Tue-Sun, 7:30pm
£15, £12 concs.

The Sanctuary Lamp
A Catholic church shelters three characters for the night in this revival of Tom Murphy’s play
Arcola
27 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ (020 7503 1646)
Until April 3. Every night 8pm.
£16, £10 concs.

The Alchemist
Three con artists try to cheat, charm and scam their way to riches in this 17th Century play.
Rosemary Branch Theatre
2 Shepperton Road, London, N1 3DT.
March 23 – April 11
£12, £10 concessions

March Minis
20 minute plays from new company ‘The Miniaturists’, recommended by Lyn Gardner.
Arcola Theatre
27 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ (020 7503 1646)
March 21, performances at 5pm and 8pm
£16, £9 concessions.

Exhibitions

Mr. Big Ben
Mixed media from the artist Vahakn Arslanian
20 Hoxton Square Projects
20 Hoxton Square, N1 6NT, (020 7729 2687)
Until April 10. Tue-Fri, 11am-6pm, first Thurs open until 9pm, Sat, 12pm-6pm
Free

Free On
Collaborative work between the artists Adam Burton, Ben Garrod, Lee Stone.
Vulpes Vulpes
Unit 4, Prout Road, Clapton, London. E5 9NP, information@vulpesvulpes.org
Until March 21. Open Sat and Sun, 11-6pm
Free

Gavin Bond
Music photographer whose work includes U2, Grace Jones and the Killers
Idea Generation Gallery
1 Chance Street, Shoreditch, London E2 7JB, (020 7749 6850)
Until March 21. Open 11am-6pm
Free

Candice Breitz: Factum
Exhibition of the artist’s video portraits of twins.
White Cube
48 Hoxton Square, N1 6PB, (020 7749 7450)
Until March 20. Open Tues – Sat, 10-6pm
Free

Only Boring People Get Bored
James R. Ford’s second show, using games to explore boredom.
Ferreira Projects
23 Charlotte Road, EC2 (020 7033 3788)
Until March 23
Free

Ben Rivers: Origin of the Species
16 minute film screened inside a dwelling made from discarded and reclaimed building materials.
Kate MacGarry Gallery
7a Vyner St, E2 9DG
Until May 2. Open Wed – Sun 12 noon – 6pm
Free

Adam Thomas: NEU!
An exploration of the dimensions of language with physical materials.
Space
The Triangle 129-131 Mare St, London, E8 3RH
Until April 17. Open  Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 12 noon – 4pm
Free

Music

Joe & Will Ask?
Electro upstarts rock their large and eclectic record bag alongside DJ and Techno In My Fridge residents.
Dalston Superstore
177 Kingsland High St, London, E8 2PB
Fri March 19
10pm – 4am
£5, £3 before 11pm.

London Jazz Orchestra
Contemporary jazz big band play a live recorded concert dedicated to the music of Kenny Wheeler.
Vortex Jazz Club
11 Gillett St, London, N16 8JH
Sun March 21, 4pm
£8

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