The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Apologies this event has been cancelled. --------------------------- Prepare to Set Sail with Resurrection - The Musical! Get ready for an electrifying new musical adventure where history, mystery, and swashbuckling action collide! "Resurrection - The Musical" — based on the thrilling first novel in The Buccaneers Legend trilogy — brings a legendary tale to life like… Continue reading (CANCELLED) Resurrection – The Musical
* Unfortunately this event has been cancelled * -------------- Following their sell-out, 5 star run at last years Colchester Fringe Festival... Screwloose Improv are back for another improv prison break! Britain's prison's are overcrowded.... so these inmates, imprisoned for their crimes against theatre, must improv for their freedom! The Wardens the judge and you'll be… Continue reading (CANCELLED) Screwloose Improv
The traditional way to herald Fringe season - an eve-of-fringe charivari with your host Joe Walters. It's a delightful combination of musical styles – classical, folk, experimental and more – in the stunning surroundings of St Mary's church on Overton Drive. Joe turns impresario for the night and brings together wonderful talents to make a… Continue reading The Eve-of-Fringe Charivari
Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club
Overton Drive, Wanstead
ASTRONOMY
Using telescopes view the moon, planets and stars guided by local amateur astronomers. Learn your way around the sky at night! Planning your visit: This is a FREE event Telescope viewing… Continue reading Astronomy Viewing
In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes accommodate a maximum of three students. You will be taught how to: Prepare your clay Centre it on the wheel Pull up the walls of your piece to create form Please be prepared for a… Continue reading Wanstead Pottery Throwing Class
Kicking Off the Wanstead Fringe Festival with The Duke’s Annual Street Party! We’re closing the street and turning up the fun for a full day and evening of music, food,… Continue reading The Duke Street Party
Join us under the stars at Christ Church Gardens for an al-fresco movie night complete with our Kinema bar and freshly made popcorn! Just bring something to sit on and something to keep warm, and maybe a marmalade sandwich for all eventualities. Entry is from 6pm - the film will begin around 7:15 depending on… Continue reading Wanstead Kinema presents: Paddington in Peru
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Mike Bartlett’s Contractions is a razor-sharp black comedy which revels in the dark absurdities of corporate culture. In a series of chillingly polite meetings, Emma finds her personal relationship dissected by The Manager in the name of company policy. As the inquiries become more invasive and the consequences more severe, the distinction between protocol and control… Continue reading Contractions
Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club
Overton Drive, Wanstead
ASTRONOMY
Using telescopes view the moon, planets and stars guided by local amateur astronomers. Learn your way around the sky at night! Planning your visit: This is FREE event Telescope viewing… Continue reading Astronomy Viewing
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 7 Sept
This class is perfect for adults and kids alike and is suitable for children from the age of six upwards. Once made, you will have the opportunity to decorate your wonderful creation using a wide selection of brush on glazes. When your masterpiece has dried fully and completed its firing, you will be notified by… Continue reading Wanstead Pottery – Family Hand-Building
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
HISTORY
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Mike Bartlett’s Contractions is a razor-sharp black comedy which revels in the dark absurdities of corporate culture. In a series of chillingly polite meetings, Emma finds her personal relationship dissected by The Manager in the name of company policy. As the inquiries become more invasive and the consequences more severe, the distinction between protocol and control… Continue reading Contractions
PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE - this event will now be upstairs at the Bull, 129 High St. * Twenty years ago, Joanna Pocock travelled by Greyhound bus across the US. Nearly 20 years later, she repeated the journey, revisiting the same cities, edgelands, highways and motels. In Greyhound she explores the overlapping area of… Continue reading Wanstead Book Festival presents: Joanna Pocock in conversation with John Rogers
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Mike Bartlett’s Contractions is a razor-sharp black comedy which revels in the dark absurdities of corporate culture. In a series of chillingly polite meetings, Emma finds her personal relationship dissected by The Manager in the name of company policy. As the inquiries become more invasive and the consequences more severe, the distinction between protocol and control… Continue reading Contractions
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Mike Bartlett’s Contractions is a razor-sharp black comedy which revels in the dark absurdities of corporate culture. In a series of chillingly polite meetings, Emma finds her personal relationship dissected by The Manager in the name of company policy. As the inquiries become more invasive and the consequences more severe, the distinction between protocol and control… Continue reading Contractions
As apple season begins, get ready to bake a stunningly delicious Tarte aux Pommes, a traditional French Apple Tart that's easier to make than you think. We'll start from the… Continue reading Let’s Make Tarte aux Pommes
The Jon Howells Jazz Trio returns to the Wanstead Fringe Festival and St Mary’s Church with a performance of carefully selected Jazz Standards. Featuring the talents of Julie Walkington on bass and Claire Hirst on saxophone it’s sure to be an evening of elegant and engaging Jazz. There’s no bar at St Mary’s but you… Continue reading The Jon Howells Jazz Trio
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
FILM
We’re delighted to present a new original British movie, from director Marcus Shepherd and producer Nick Bertram. Heather, a single Walthamstow mum in her 50s is cashing in on her house in the village, dreaming of a new life by the sea. But when no-one wants to buy it, she fears her home of the… Continue reading Wanstead Kinema presents: The Sale (2025, 12A)
Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now...? It’s the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound. Generating argument, debate and a host of different theories. Who was he? What was his motive? And… Continue reading An Evening with Jack the Ripper
After School Ceramics Club with Creative Biscuit at The Duke Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us for a colourful ceramic painting session with Creative Biscuit! Kids… Continue reading Creative Biscuit Ceramics
Franck, head baker at La Bakerie, will guide you through the entire process of baking foccacia. He’ll teach you everything, from preparing the perfect dough to creating both classic and… Continue reading Ready to bake Focaccia like a pro?
Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now...? It’s the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound. Generating argument, debate and a host of different theories. Who was he? What was his motive? And… Continue reading An Evening with Jack the Ripper
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 11 Sept
Wanstead Library Churchill Room
Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead
BOOK FESTIVAL
Join us for an evening with Stephen Colegrave, co-founder and executive editor of Byline Times—the independent news platform known for holding power to account and championing investigative journalism in an age of disinformation. A driving force behind Byline Festival and Byline TV, Stephen has been at the heart of a new media movement that blends… Continue reading Wanstead Book Festival presents: Stephen Colegrave in conversation with Victor Adebowale
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
HISTORY
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
A tribute to Wanstead’s House heiress Catherine on the 200th anniversary of her death. The angel of Wanstead House, Catherine Long-Wellesley, who was wronged by her rogue of a wastrel husband who squandered her fortune, died exactly 200 years ago. Her tale is one of celebrity, glamour and exquisite injustice - but so much more… Continue reading House of Scandal: A tribute to heiress Catherine
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 13 Sept
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
JUMBLE TRAIL
JUMBLE TRAIL MAPS: DOWNLOAD | GOOGLE MAPS The popular Wanstead Fringe Jumble trail is back! The original, biggest and best local trail returns on Saturday 13 September bringing Jumble Trail fans to Wanstead from all over East London. The Jumble Trail offers a brilliant opportunity to clear out your wardrobe and free up some space in… Continue reading Wanstead Fringe Jumble Trail 2025
Concert pianist Yuki Negishi plays Saint-Saëns' much-loved Carnival of the Animals, ideal for families. There are two performances, one at 11am and one at 3pm.
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
HISTORY
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Concert pianist Yuki Negishi plays Saint-Saëns' much-loved Carnival of the Animals, ideal for families. There are two performances, one at 11am and one at 3pm.
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
HISTORY
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Christchurch Green
Woodbine Place, Wanstead, United Kingdom
FOOD & DRINK
This is the big one - the festival that Wanstead Fringe eh... fringes! The Annual Wanstead Festival will take place on Christchurch Green showcasing all things Wanstead. This popular event… Continue reading Wanstead Festival 2025
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
CHILDREN
Join "everyone's favourite pantomime dame" (Metro) and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G in a award-winning panto adventure for the whole family! Book Worm is livid that encyclopaedias give people so much knowledge, so decides to steal all the books from Mama G's library. Before the world can turn to chaos, Mama G vows to… Continue reading The Magic Bookmark
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
CHILDREN
Join "everyone's favourite pantomime dame" (Metro) and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G in a award-winning panto adventure for the whole family! Book Worm is livid that encyclopaedias give people so much knowledge, so decides to steal all the books from Mama G's library. Before the world can turn to chaos, Mama G vows to… Continue reading The Magic Bookmark
St Gabriel's Church
12 Aldersbrook Road, London, United Kingdom
MUSIC
"Alice in WonderBand" takes the audience on a whimsical journey through the curious world of brass bands through the lens of the classic children’s story. Where the Queen of Hearts wields the baton, the Mad Hatter keeps time on percussion and a smoky-toned caterpillar slides around on trombone. Even the cornet section has turned into a… Continue reading Redbridge Brass presents “Alice in WonderBand”
What if you were a robot and you didn’t know it? What if the scientist in charge was in love with you? Annabeth is a robot being used in various experiments by scientists Harvey and AJ. She is unaware that she is a robot. Harvey is in love with Annabeth and is trying to make… Continue reading Love and Human
Eton Manor Rugby Club
The New Wilderness, Nutter Lane, Wanstead
COMEDY
A regular and much-loved favourite at the Wanstead Fringe, Paul Sinha from ITV’s The Chase returns with his trademark mix of wit, warmth and razor-sharp comedy. He’s joined by Stephen Owen, Jamie D’Souza and Mags McHugh, with the irrepressible Graeme Matthews as MC. An unmissable night of top-class stand-up.
The festival might be winding down, but we’re just getting started... 🎉 Wanstead Festival After Party – serving up BBQ & roasts from 12pm, and a place to boogie until late.… Continue reading Wanstead Festival Afterparty!
What if you were a robot and you didn’t know it? What if the scientist in charge was in love with you? Annabeth is a robot being used in various experiments by scientists Harvey and AJ. She is unaware that she is a robot. Harvey is in love with Annabeth and is trying to make… Continue reading Love and Human
Local Historian Davis Watson gives an updated version of his talk that was originally held to celebrate eighty years since VE Day. A look back at the bombs that fell in the town, local residents who lost their lives and Wanstead’s hard working local Civil Defence Service. This is a FREE event with donations being… Continue reading Wanstead at War
Leytonstone Tavern brings their award-winning tacos to The Duke’s kitchen for a flavour-packed takeover! 🎟️ Pre-book 3 tacos for just £10 – perfect for a midweek treat. Pair with one of our legendary East London tequila… Continue reading Tavern Taco Tour
What if you were a robot and you didn’t know it? What if the scientist in charge was in love with you? Annabeth is a robot being used in various experiments by scientists Harvey and AJ. She is unaware that she is a robot. Harvey is in love with Annabeth and is trying to make… Continue reading Love and Human
As a follow up to previous sell-out Wanstead Fringe talks about his documentary photography, Russell Boyce will showcase his latest project Living the Changes: Lea Bridge Road E10 which is currently on exhibition. So far, he’s been working on the story for over four years and it's still going. He will explain why this is,… Continue reading Documenting changes through photography
The tragic story of Wanstead House, and the dramatic relationship between Catherine and ‘Wicked’ William Long-Wellesley, is a vibrant part of Wanstead’s history. But lesser known is what exactly happened to their three children after the palatial mansion was demolished to pay off William’s debts. Local historian Greg Roberts who has researched the subject for… Continue reading Suffer Little Children: The lost family of Wanstead House
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let's try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peek into… Continue reading Buzzfest
In a flooded world, Ray’s boat crashes into a lighthouse. Stranded with Ava, the strange lighthouse keeper, he waits for help to arrive. However, something is terribly wrong... Ava and Ray are haunted by something more than guilt and regret. Something that walks the lighthouse, wishing they would stay. Quiet Light explores the lives of… Continue reading Quiet Light
Wanstead Library
18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, England
COMEDY
Award-winning disability and mental health comedy night. Laugh-Able is teaming up with award-deserving neurodivergency podcast UnmedOKAYted, to host a live evening of discussion with award-winning comedian and author Robin Ince to discuss all things neurodivergent and how this impacts who we are as performers. Hosted by UnmedOKAYted podcast creators; Mark Nicholas (Disability Champions of The… Continue reading An Evening with Comedian Robin Ince hosted by Laugh-Able and UnmedOKAYted Podcast
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let's try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peek into what really happens. With… Continue reading Buzzfest
**** SOLD OUT! **** Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. Comedy, chaos and cocktails. We’re not performing a play at this year’s Fringe but we still have something special for you: Wanstead’s very own sitcom! Back at City Place, where we did the sell-out TALKING HEADS last year, join us for a… Continue reading Wanstead Theatre Co.
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 18 Sept
For the second concert of the Wanstead Fringe festival the band will perform at the Wanstead Cricket Club with the addition of drums and a changed line up (Amy Baldwin on Bass and Aldevis Tibaldi on Saxophone). Expect rousing melodies and a slightly more up beat feel with the music all sourced from the Standard… Continue reading The Jon Howells Jazz Quartet
In a flooded world, Ray’s boat crashes into a lighthouse. Stranded with Ava, the strange lighthouse keeper, he waits for help to arrive. However, something is terribly wrong... Ava and Ray are haunted by something more than guilt and regret. Something that walks the lighthouse, wishing they would stay. Quiet Light explores the lives of… Continue reading Quiet Light
Wanstead Library Churchill Room
Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead
BOOK FESTIVAL
Join us for a special return visit from Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC Technology correspondent and a familiar face to millions. Rory will be talking about his heartwarming book Sophie from Romania, which tells the story of how he and his wife adopted a traumatised rescue dog and shared her journey—from paralysed fear behind the sofa… Continue reading Wanstead Book Festival presents: Rory Cellan-Jones
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let's try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peek into what really happens. With… Continue reading Buzzfest
**** SOLD OUT! **** Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. Comedy, chaos and cocktails. We’re not performing a play at this year’s Fringe but we still have something special for you: Wanstead’s very own sitcom! Back at City Place, where we did the sell-out TALKING HEADS last year, join us for a… Continue reading Wanstead Theatre Co.
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 19 Sept
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
HISTORY
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Explore the craft behind mexico’s finest spirit with Tiempo founder James. You will get to try an array of tequilas, learning about the process & the artistry along the way.… Continue reading Tequila Discovery
Day Job Theatre presents BRAINS by Andrew Atha. Kiera was a zombiephile (a fan of all undead media) but now finds the tropes hit a bit too close to home. Henry prefers romcoms and couldn't spot a cliché until it was biting him in the face. The contrast between Kiera’s laid-back attitude towards getting eaten… Continue reading BRAINS
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let's try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peek into… Continue reading Buzzfest
**** SOLD OUT! **** Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. Comedy, chaos and cocktails. We’re not performing a play at this year’s Fringe but we still have something special for you: Wanstead’s very own sitcom! Back at City Place, where we did the sell-out TALKING HEADS last year, join us for a… Continue reading Wanstead Theatre Co.
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 20 Sept
In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes accommodate a maximum of three students. You will be taught how to: Prepare your clay Centre it on the wheel Pull up the walls of your piece to create form Please be prepared for a… Continue reading Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class
St Gabriel's Church
12 Aldersbrook Road, London, United Kingdom
WORKSHOPS
The Friends of St. Gabriel's invite you to "Harmony Happening", a relaxed singing workshop with Jenny Goodman, renowned for her warm and inclusive approach. You can join us for the full day (10am - 4pm) including veggie lunch, or morning only (10am - 1pm). This event is in aid of St. Gabriel's Hall refurbishment. … Continue reading Harmony Happening
Wanstead Library
18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, England
BOOK FESTIVAL
Come along for a day filled with fun, stories and activities as the second Wanstead Family Book Day comes to Wanstead Library! Entry is free and all are invited. This year three authors will be leading sessions: 11am SOPHY HENN Learn to draw Mr Big Fluff the hamster and the rest of the Happy… Continue reading Family Book Day
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
HISTORY
*** NEW DATE ADDED: By popular demand *** Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Day Job Theatre presents BRAINS by Andrew Atha. Kiera was a zombiephile (a fan of all undead media) but now finds the tropes hit a bit too close to home. Henry prefers romcoms and couldn't spot a cliché until it was biting him in the face. The contrast between Kiera’s laid-back attitude towards getting eaten… Continue reading BRAINS
*** CANCELLED: Apologies this event has been cancelled due to last minute availability *** Rum lovers, this one’s for you! Learn more about this botanical spirit distilled in the English… Continue reading (CANCELLED) Vapoura Tasting
In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes accommodate a maximum of three students. You will be taught how to: Prepare your clay Centre it on the wheel Pull up the walls of your piece to create form Please be prepared for a… Continue reading Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class
Day Job Theatre presents BRAINS by Andrew Atha. Kiera was a zombiephile (a fan of all undead media) but now finds the tropes hit a bit too close to home. Henry prefers romcoms and couldn't spot a cliché until it was biting him in the face. The contrast between Kiera’s laid-back attitude towards getting eaten… Continue reading BRAINS
Immersive harp and vocal soundscapes. Reveries is a headphone-based immersive play combining harp music, narrative text, and spatial sound design. The session features the full audio experience. Set in a world where time slips and memory distorts, Reveries invites listeners into a liminal sonic landscape inhabited by the voices of the departed — fragments of… Continue reading Reveries
Wanstead United Reformed Church
Nightingale Lane, Wanstead
MUSIC
Fiona Harrison (Classical /Spanish Guitar) "An extremely persuasive artist with immaculate tone and perfectly balanced technique" - Classical Guitar magazine Ricardo Curbelo (Harp, Cuatro, Maracas, Vocals) "I have never heard the harp played like this and I loved it!" - Haslemere Educational Museum, Surrey. Join these two accomplished soloists on a vibrant and exciting journey showcasing a wide… Continue reading Crossing Continents – Fiona Harrison and Ricardo Curbelo in Concert
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let's try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peek into what really happens. With… Continue reading Buzzfest
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 21 Sept
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
HISTORY
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
The children of Wanstead are invited to the birthday of Zeus, King of the Gods! He's two billion years old but he only looks one billion... (he has a great skincare regime!). But what promises to be a great celebration is tragically cut short when it turns out the evil Medusa has stolen all the… Continue reading Myths, Maps and Monsters: Zeus’ Birthday Bash!
Immersive harp and vocal soundscapes. Reveries is a headphone-based immersive play combining harp music, narrative text, and spatial sound design. The session features the full audio experience. Set in a world where time slips and memory distorts, Reveries invites listeners into a liminal sonic landscape inhabited by the voices of the departed — fragments of… Continue reading Reveries
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
THEATRE
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let's try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peek into what really happens. With… Continue reading Buzzfest
Host of West Ham’s official podcast Chris Scull is here to test your Irons’ knowledge with a pub quiz on 2023’s European champions, West Ham United. Expect spot prizes, answers… Continue reading West Ham Quiz Night
After School Ceramics Club with Creative Biscuit @ The Duke Looking for a fun and creative after-school activity? Join us for a colourful ceramic painting session with Creative Biscuit! Kids… Continue reading Creative Biscuit Ceramics
In a flooded world, Ray’s boat crashes into a lighthouse. Stranded with Ava, the strange lighthouse keeper, he waits for help to arrive. However, something is terribly wrong... Ava and Ray are haunted by something more than guilt and regret. Something that walks the lighthouse, wishing they would stay. Quiet Light explores the lives of… Continue reading Quiet Light
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
PERFORMANCE
After the success of their "compelling, cogent and captivating" (LondonTheatre1 ) production of Miss Julie at last year’s Wanstead Fringe, East London Theatre Company returns with Constellations by Nick Payne, a beautifully inventive play that blends romance, science and philosophy in a tender, funny and moving exploration of love and possibility. When a chance meeting… Continue reading Constellations by Nick Payne
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 25 Sept
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
PERFORMANCE
After the success of their "compelling, cogent and captivating" (LondonTheatre1 ) production of Miss Julie at last year’s Wanstead Fringe, East London Theatre Company returns with Constellations by Nick Payne, a beautifully inventive play that blends romance, science and philosophy in a tender, funny and moving exploration of love and possibility. When a chance meeting… Continue reading Constellations by Nick Payne
Always a sellout - we welcome back celebrated Michelin Star chef and friend, Lee Westcott, to The Duke kitchen. This special dining experience will launch the newly crafter new seasonal menu,… Continue reading Lee Westcott x The Duke
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
PERFORMANCE
After the success of their "compelling, cogent and captivating" (LondonTheatre1 ) production of Miss Julie at last year’s Wanstead Fringe, East London Theatre Company returns with Constellations by Nick Payne, a beautifully inventive play that blends romance, science and philosophy in a tender, funny and moving exploration of love and possibility. When a chance meeting… Continue reading Constellations by Nick Payne
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 26 Sept
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
PERFORMANCE
After the success of their "compelling, cogent and captivating" (LondonTheatre1 ) production of Miss Julie at last year’s Wanstead Fringe, East London Theatre Company returns with Constellations by Nick Payne, a beautifully inventive play that blends romance, science and philosophy in a tender, funny and moving exploration of love and possibility. When a chance meeting… Continue reading Constellations by Nick Payne
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 27 Sept
All around Wanstead
Wanstead, London, United Kingdom
ART
LINKED is Graeme Miller's seminal radio installation/sound walk about the M11 installed on lampposts across 3 miles of East London. Saturday 27 September 11am - 5pm Pick-up point for radio receiver, headphones & map: Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Rd London E11 2RQ FREE For ages 12+ LINKED is a radio installation/sound walk by Graeme Miller… Continue reading LINKED – an audio trail
The Duke’s Garden Finale! Enjoy our last BBQ of the summer, served from 12pm, with DJs from 9pm – LATE. 30% off all drinks from 7pm for the amazing fringe… Continue reading Garden Closing Party @ The Duke
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
PERFORMANCE
After the success of their "compelling, cogent and captivating" (LondonTheatre1 ) production of Miss Julie at last year’s Wanstead Fringe, East London Theatre Company returns with Constellations by Nick Payne, a beautifully inventive play that blends romance, science and philosophy in a tender, funny and moving exploration of love and possibility. When a chance meeting… Continue reading Constellations by Nick Payne
We are delighted that Natural Voices will return in 2025 after their joyously uplifting performance at St Mary’s last year. Choir lead Lizzy and her talented legions from Walthamstow and Woodford will bring the house down with their delightful repertoire - come and help us celebrate the end of another Fringe season!
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
PERFORMANCE
After the success of their "compelling, cogent and captivating" (LondonTheatre1 ) production of Miss Julie at last year’s Wanstead Fringe, East London Theatre Company returns with Constellations by Nick Payne, a beautifully inventive play that blends romance, science and philosophy in a tender, funny and moving exploration of love and possibility. When a chance meeting… Continue reading Constellations by Nick Payne
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel - visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins,… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 28 Sept
The third Wanstead Beer Festival will take place at Christchurch Halls in Wanstead from 1pm on Saturday 4 October. There will be more than 50 beers from across the country,… Continue reading Wanstead Beer Festival 2025
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
MUSIC
Mr Baldocci: Post-Truth Music-Theatre. Mr Baldocci is a music-theatre spectacle for acting pianist, answerphone machine, stereo, and stage props conceived and composed by Simone Spagnolo, and inspired and performed by… Continue reading Mr Baldocci
The Wanstead Curtain
Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
MUSIC
Mr Baldocci: Post-Truth Music-Theatre. Mr Baldocci is a music-theatre spectacle for acting pianist, answerphone machine, stereo, and stage props conceived and composed by Simone Spagnolo, and inspired and performed by… Continue reading Mr Baldocci
