THE HACKNEY CARRIAGE 281 Kingsland Road, Hackney E2 8AS
The Hackney Carriage is an unique performance bar and club in the centre of East London.
CONCEPT
EAST LONDON
HACKNEY CENTRAL
DALSTON
HAGGERSTON
SHOREDITCH
LOCATION
HAGGERSTON
LESS FANCY
STRAIGHT
THE JOINERS ARMS
SEABRIGHT ARMS
EAST BLOCK
THE GOLDEN HEART THE HAGGERSTON GEORGE AND DRAGON SPURSTOWE THE ROYAL OAK DANCE TUNNEL
DALSTON SUPERSTORE NELSONS HEAD
THE HACKNEY CARRIAGE
SHOREDITCH HOUSE
BISTROTHEQUE HOI POLLOI
TROIS GARCONS
FANCY
OUR POSITIONING
GAY
Jonny has been creating parties in East London for over a decade and is synonymous with the area. He has created work for The Soho Theatre, The Royal Opera House, The ICA and Lovebox and performs at fashion and media events across the world. Time Out described him as a ‘Tranny Superstar’
www.jonnywoouk.com
JONNY WOO
DIRECTORS
Jag has been at the forefront of cutting edge events for over 15 years with himself and his team having an unrivalled network of influential and industry knowledge. He has experience working on briefs for both individuals and global companies and specialises in fashion, music, luxury and youth marketing. www.jaghunjan.com
JAG HUNJAN
Colin is a TV Producer Director with 20 years experience managing large teams / shows such as The Apprentice and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. He has just completed a documentary about the alternative East London drag scene. Colin also produced and presented club tv shows in the late nineties
www.rothbart.co.uk
COLIN ROTHBART
THE VENUE
ADDRESS: 281 KINGSLAND ROAD, LONDON E2 8AS (CORNER OF ORSMAN ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE CANAL) INITIAL OPENING HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY 17:00 - 00:00 FRIDAY / SATURDAY - 17:00 - 03:00 SUNDAY 14:00 - 00:00 STANDING CAPACITY: BAR - 180 CLUB (THE UNDER CARRIAGE) - 80 SEATED CAPACITY: BAR - 87 STAGE DIMENSIONS: 2.7m x 4.0m PRIVATE SMOKING FACILITIES TO THE REAR OF THE VENUE NEAREST TUBE STATION: HAGGERSTON (O.2 MILES) / LIVERPOOL ST (1.3 MILES) BUS ROUTES: 149 / 242 / 243 / 67
THE HACKNEY CARRIAGE KEY INFORMATION
Stage
CURRENTLY KNOWN AS ‘THE PARADISE INN’
EXISTING VENUE
BASEMENT
514
WC
WC
2705
SINK SINK 80
80 80 60
BACKSTAGE
13
FIRE EXIT
60
CEILING HEIGHT 2399 3980
STAGE
80
60
60
60
60
80
60 Ceiling Height 2962
80
STAGE
WC
60
6453
SINK 60
BAR FLOOR PLAN
WC
459
60
60
CE AN
SEATED CAPACITY: 87
Text
URINAL
60
9
TR EN
STANDING CAPACITY: 180
KITCHEN
BAR
BAR
1364
Bar and stage to be the focal point Atmosphere - convivial / warm / excellent lighting design
BAR DECOR INSPIRATION
CLUB CAPACITY 80
THE UNDER CARRIAGE CLUB
Alex Noble is favoured as our club designer
ALEX NOBLE
CLUB LIGHTING
THE CROWD
PERFORMANCE AND EVENTS
Monday
Bar open for cocktails and conversations
Tuesday
More cocktails and yet more conversation
Wednesday
Tranz Lip-Synching Competition. 10 weeks ... 10 heats.. One ÂŁ1000 Prize ! Celebrity Judge Panel. Transvestite mayhem... What can we say - Road block!
Thursday
Partners Party / 1st Thursday Party
Friday
Promoters - Working with well know club promoters and artists
Saturday
The HC House Party - Signature night curated by the team.
Sunday
Her Majesty’s Pleasure - We invite you to round of the weekend.. or start the week, with our signature Tea Dance !
THE AVERAGE WEEK
Jonny Woo will curate a line-up of London’s finest alternative performance working with a range local, London and international performers The Hackney Carriage will be the venue for London artists, such as Scottee, Gateau Chocolate and Bourgois and Maurice to premier new works Local stars, such as A Man to Pet and John Sizzle will work with The Hackney Carriage to create bespoke shows unique to the venue Visiting international cabaret acts, such as Lady Rizo and Meow Meow and Taylor Mac will perform secret gigs alongside their high profile bookings Breaking music acts will perform one off events for single launches and agency events New act nights and competitions will encourage and find new talent
PERFORMERS
PERFORMERS
JONNY WOO and LE GATEAUX CHOCOLAT It does what it says on the tin. Long time friends and performance partners, Woo and international opera sensation of La Soiree and La Clique - Le Gateaux Chocolat, present their take on musical theatre. Show tunes abound. THE DYNASTY EXPERIENCE: JONNY WOO, TIMBERLINA, DAVID MILLS Following on from the riotous ‘Stark Dallas Naked’, the naughty trio re-work the 80’s soap sensation, Dynasty. No shoulder-pad too wide. No hair too high. No bitch fight too wild. TRANS(former): JONNY WOO and Band A performance of Lou Reeds ‘Transformer’ album by Jonny and his amazing rock band. Part rock gig, part theatre. Alongside the iconic songs such as Satellite of Love and Walk On The Wild Side, Jonny leads us into the world of the drag superstars and pseudo celebrities of New Yorks underground scene of 1972. ales of abandon, excess, love and longing, enhanced by the taste of rich liquor. SCOTTEE Leading cabaret and drag star brings the old and new together in pub style entertainment that celebrates queer heritage and old school variety entertainment. BOURGEOIS AND MAURICE: The ultimate neo-cabaret duo have a new home at The Hackney Carriage and will prepare new material ahead of anticipated runs at the Edinburgh Festival and venues nationwide. AMAN-TO-PET The star of The Pale Blue, gets free reign to bring to life more of his fantastic visions and absurd entertainments.
EXAMPLES OF SHOWS
SCOTTEE
THE DYNASTY EXPERIENCE
A MAN TO PET
SINK THE PINK
PERFORMERS
THE GATEAUX CHOCOLAT
BOURGOIS AND MAURICE
Saturdays are the night where the team at The Hackney Carriage pull out all the stops and deliver an unforgettable mix of performance / music. Jonny woo and team will curate entertainment, working the black book to get the finest acts on a killer schedule. Expect bespoke shows and high levels of production. Think NU DRAG meets NEO VARIETY meets NOW MUSIC/ in house dance troupe.
SATURDAY NIGHT IN HOUSE PARTY
We will cast and direct an in house troupe to create bespoke shows especially for The Hackney Carriage. Building from his work with The Downlow (Glastonbury) & Gay Bingo and Sink The Pink, expect outrageous spectacles. Whether on the stage or on the bar, lip-synched or live, the shows will always look and sound amazing !
IN HOUSE PERFORMANCE TROUPE
We live for wild occasional parties and events, themed around festivities such as Christmas, Halloween or Valentines .....or just for the hell of it! A permanently installed rig will allow for fantastic set builds. A prize for best dressed will guarantee participation. Some ideas: The party at end of the world; a deep sea fashion extravaganza; the first drag moon landing. Unforgettable... Amazing, Seriously fun!
PARTIES
In December the venue will be transformed, with an all encompassing Christmas set installation. Guests will book for a set dinner and show experience, including paired cocktails to create synergy with the show. The Christmas show to be written and performed by Jonny Woo, with guest artists including the infamously saucy Christmas Carols.
THE CHRISTMAS POP UP
We love Christmas. We loves it so much we will turns it on it’s head every year and gives it a good shake. The results are off the wall shows that lampoon the traditional, poke fun at our modern obsessions but ultimately celebrate the joy of the season and give everyone a really great festive show. Previous Christmas offerings have included a drag nativity based around the Hackney Road with stop offs at favourite local boozers; a tale of the outrageous Christmas Carol sisters who never learnt from their mistakes, no matter which ghosts visited them from their disastrous pasts; a panto mash up where all your favourite characters came together in an XFactor head to head featuring unforgettable Panto Nasty, Candice Mc Queen. Characters to include ‘Mary Portas’ / ‘Spam Ayres’ alongside brand new creations such as Jonny’s take on Nigella. All topped off with an XXXMas carol sing-a-long.
THE CHRISTMAS SHOW
Brand sponsor creative team to assist the development of a tailored offering. A concise menu consisting of seasonal and show specific cocktails will be created. Focusing on drinks that are stunning, while being quick and easy to prepare for a discerning consumer. Rotating house cocktail list, themed drinks for themed parties We will take reference from the following London cocktail bars: - Experimental Cocktail Club - Lounge Lover - Satans Whiskers - Hoi Polloi - Lounge Bohemia - Shoreditch House
COCKTAILS
Draught beer/cider (1/2 Pint): £2.20 - £2.60 Draught beer/cider (Pint): £3.80 - £5.00 Bottle beer: £3.80 - £5.50 Bottled cider: £4.80 - £5.00 Glass of wine: £4.40 - £6.00 Bottle of wine: £18:00 - £45.00 Cocktails: £7.00 - £9.00 Shots: £3.00 - £5.00 Jugs of cocktails: £15.00 - £20.00 House spirit with mixer cost single: £ 3.50 House spirit with mixer cost double: £ 6.50 Glass of prosecco: £6.00 Glass of champagne: TBC Soft drinks and waters: Price TBC
OTHER BEVERAGES - SOME ROUGH COSTS
We believe that food should be simple, fresh and seasonal. With this in mind we will create a concise rotating menu of 5 - 6 small plates that can be enjoyed while watching a show. The selection will be developed hand in hand with our show and drink offering.
FOOD
Over 15 years experience working on brand events and Drinks brand activations - Production Manager for Blonstein and Associates at Les Embiez - Jamerson / Havana Club and Abolute - Production Manager Diageo Question of Taste - Premiums Selection - Magazine by Ciroc Party - STK London - ME Hotel www.jaghunjan.com
JAG HUNJAN PREVIOUS BRAND EXPERIENCE
Jonny has extensive experience working with fashion / media and drinks brands - Patron Christmas Cabaret Pop Up - 3 days curated cabaret event - Magazine By Ciroc - Host - Les Embiez Pernod Ricard Conference - Hosted the Chapiteau Event - Les Embiez Pernod Ricard Conference - Took on the role of Alex Absolut at The Absolut Appartment - Courvoisier Halloween Party - Bistrotheque and Blonstein
PREVIOUS BRAND EXPERIENCE
Alan Gage at Sweet & Chilli www.sweetandchilli.com
Rosa Maggoria
www.rosamaggiora.co.uk
Phillip Cooper
www.ilovesheds.com
Alex Noble
www.alexnoblestudio.com
Hannah Holland
soundcloud.com/hannah-holland
Princess Julia
www.theworldofprincessjulia.blogspot.co.uk/
Charlie Porter
www.charlieporter.net/
Sara Blonstein
www.blonstein.com
Amanda Freeman PR
http://www.freemanpr.co.uk
Tony Hornecker
http://tonyhornecker.wordpress.com
Stephen Gallagher / Gideon Berger Block 9 www.block9.com
ASSOCIATES
Jonathan Wooster jonnywoouk@gmail.com 07890 699 934 Jag Hunjan jag@jaghunjan.com 078 999 12 707 Colin Rothbart colinrothbart@yahoo.co.uk 07958 601 415
CONTACTS