We Are Here.
Just like the parakeet, the hedgehog, the squirrel and the pigeon, we who call Wanstead home are here, whatever our plumage.
We have a chance to live in a community and that’s the point of the Wanstead Fringe: making the most of it.
And throughout September make the most of we did… 3000 tickets sold for over 130 individual events covering theatre, music, workshops, book events, tours and film. Thanks to all our event organisers, our growing team of incredible volunteers, our sponsors and to YOU for joining us. Together we made wonderful things happen – right here in Wanstead.
It was also a year of firsts: our first Family Fringe with more events than ever for our younger audience; our first time running book and music events at the Wanstead Curtain; our first musical walking tour with Fabled Forest; and – even more exciting – our first time offering ice cream at the Curtain bar!
With the main Fringe over, we’d love to hear what you thought of the 2026 Fringe – fill in our short survey here.
The fun doesn’t stop though – we’ll be running selected events year-round starting with Lament for a Stranger in November.
What’s coming up next at the Fringe…
Upcoming Events
Fri 27th Nov
The Wanstead Fringe is volunteer-run, sponsor-funded and accommodated by more than a dozen venues. It really is a joint community effort. We aim to make a difference throughout the year, not just at festival time, so there’s plenty to be done if you would like to be a part of it. There’s one other thing you can do to help. When you buy a ticket, become a Friend of the Wanstead Fringe. By giving us a regular donation – £10 per year or more – you help give us some financial security in uncertain times. Remember, we receive no public funding.
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