Eddy Hackett

Eddy Hackett, co-founder and executive producer of The Lost Estate, is the driving force behind one of the UK’s most innovative and influential immersive entertainment companies.

Founded in 2017 by Hackett and two fellow classical musicians, The Lost Estate (TLE) has become a leading experiential hospitality company in the UK, turning iconic artworks into immersive, story-led experiences that blend top-tier performances, extraordinary settings, and high-end hospitality.

Hackett’s contribution stands out because TLE is entirely bootstrapped and self-funded—a profitable, artist-led startup that operates without outside investment.

Guided by his creative and strategic vision, the company has hosted over 200,000 guests through 14 experiences, including notable productions such as 58th Street, Paradise Under the Stars, and The Great Christmas Feast.

All shows are fully conceived, developed, and produced in-house, with TLE maintaining full creative and operational control over its venues in West Kensington and Peckham.

Hackett’s ambitious vision has not only resulted in critically acclaimed, genre-defining works but also cultivated a dedicated and enthusiastic audience.

Speaking to blooloop in 2025, he said:

“The key focus for us when we're thinking about the guest experience is time travel, total immersion and the complete audience experience."

TLE has grown to over 650,000 subscribers and 100,000 followers on social media, with outstanding ratings—an average of 4.75 across platforms, including over 4.5 on Tripadvisor and Google. In 2022, Eddy led the opening of TLE’s first permanent venue in a 30,000 sq ft former mannequin factory.

By 2024, the company launched its first permanent concept, 58th Street, in Peckham. Currently, it is gearing up for national expansion with Savills and is planning its first international licensed productions.