Year-round arts & culture for E11
An eve-of-Fringe special event featuring classical, folk and experimental music to get things started. For the past two years local opera star Lucy Crowe OBE and husband Joe Walters continued… Continue reading Lucy and Joe’s Fringe Charivari
Throwing On The Wheel - 3 Hours - Adults (and kids 11+) Wanstead Pottery is a calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. The… Continue reading Pottery Classes
Celebrating 10 years of the duke & kicking off the Wanstead fringe festival with our renowned annual street party, we close off the street to bring you a day and… Continue reading The Duke Street Party
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival You will learn about wines in a fun, engaging and informative way - eased of course with three amazing wines.… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Introduction to Wine
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival You will learn about wines in a fun, engaging and informative way - eased of course with three amazing wines.… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Introduction to wine
Innovative harpist, composer and poet, Ricardo Curbelo combines traditional music from a variety of Latin American countries, together with his own, spellbinding compositions on harp, cuatro, and vocals. Vibrant, energetic… Continue reading Music from Latin America and Spain with Ricardo Curbelo and Adrian Azuelo
Using telescopes, view the moon, planets and stars guided by local amateur astronomers. Learn your way around the night skies using the main stars and constellations.
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett's universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her… Continue reading Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads
Your local band of countrified, rock, soul and popster troubadours are playing live to start off the Fringe. This is the September leg of their world tour, mostly based in… Continue reading The Replacement Hipsters play the Fringe
The Strangelmans is the brainchild of Phil Sinnow, a comic strip following a fictional family and their endless misadventures. Phil insists that any likeness is coincidental, but his elder siblings… Continue reading The Strangelmans
All day Garden BBQ, served alongside delicious roasts. Come and socialise with your favourite fringers from midday. 50% off all drinks for those who work in the hospitality industry and… Continue reading All day BBQ & Fringe Volunteer Special
The Strangelmans is the brainchild of Phil Sinnow, a comic strip following a fictional family and their endless misadventures. Phil insists that any likeness is coincidental, but his elder siblings… Continue reading The Strangelmans
Join award-winning composers - Anastasia Nikki Forova, Jess Kennedy and Asa Lindstrom, all Walthamstow based – for a unique blend of original instrumental, film and singer-songwriter music. This concert will… Continue reading Recital: Journey of the Heart
It's the start of a new era for the Wanstead Kinema as we start a series of INDOOR screenings (don't worry, the famous OPEN AIR KINEMA will be carrying… Continue reading Indoor Kinema: The Personal History of David Copperfield
Comedy for Wanstead Fringe 2024 kicks off with a fantastic evening of stand-up with your headliner Ian Stone. Also on the bill are Philip Simon, Richard Todd, Pat Smith and… Continue reading Wanstead Comedy Night
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett's universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her… Continue reading Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads
The Strangelmans is the brainchild of Phil Sinnow, a comic strip following a fictional family and their endless misadventures. Phil insists that any likeness is coincidental, but his elder siblings… Continue reading The Strangelmans
The regular backgammon group which meets every Monday at the Duke will be hosting their annual tournament, The Peter Stevens Memorial Trophy, throughout the Fringe. Rounds will be held each… Continue reading Backgammon Tournament
The Strangelmans is the brainchild of Phil Sinnow, a comic strip following a fictional family and their endless misadventures. Phil insists that any likeness is coincidental, but his elder siblings… Continue reading The Strangelmans
The Leytonstone Tavern takes over The Duke’s kitchen serving authentic award winning street food Tacos. Pre-book yourself 3 Tacos for £10, or purchase 2 tickets for 6 Tacos. To check… Continue reading Tavern Taco Takeover
Parents have plenty of worries to occupy their minds... how to deal deal with anxiety, peer pressure, phones, stress. And that's just the parents - children face a whole load… Continue reading How to be the Grown-Up: Wanstead Book Festival presents Martha Deiros Collado
Come and learn how to make La Bakerie's popular Sourdough loaf. The head baker will take you through the steps of making the starter, dough, proving and baking. Included is… Continue reading The Art of La Bakerie Sourdough
Come and experience the new venue for the Indoor Kinema, the Wanstead Curtain. 12 Years a Slave With an introduction by Dr Teresa Hagan, we present the extraordinary story of… Continue reading Indoor Kinema: 12 Years a Slave
The Strangelmans is the brainchild of Phil Sinnow, a comic strip following a fictional family and their endless misadventures. Phil insists that any likeness is coincidental, but his elder siblings… Continue reading The Strangelmans
Winner of the Baloney Award 2024 HAPPY TEN THOUSAND DEATHS!!! Yuji (Aimee Yue), Peking Opera’s ultimate self-sacrificial Concubine. Salome (Megan Winstanley), Oscar Wilde’s ultimate femme fatale protagonist. Two characters, separated… Continue reading The Silk Road (kinda)
Photographers Geoff Wilkinson and Stefan Rousseau, both Wanstead residents, will be showing their photographs and talking about the stories behind them. Their work appears in the national press, magazines and… Continue reading Elections and Recollections
Coming straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, Woodrow is ready to bring his absurd antics to Wanstead. Woodrow is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream… becoming an actor. He's… Continue reading Woodrow Auditions Live
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett's universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her… Continue reading Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads
Transition, a unique group exhibition set within the contemporary space of an estate agency. Featuring an eclectic mix of international artists and artworks, Transition explores the shifting landscapes of identity, place, and belonging.… Continue reading Transition Exhibition
Coming straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, Woodrow is ready to bring his absurd antics to Wanstead. Woodrow is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream… becoming an actor. He's… Continue reading Woodrow Auditions Live
A selection of Jazz standards from the great American song book with the Jon Howells Trio
Join the friendly debate between established craft breweries Pretty Decent & East London Brewery. Get to chat with the experts & taste a full spectrum of beers from cask ale… Continue reading Is Hipster Craft Beer Here To Stay?
NB. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Ticket-holders will be contacted by email. Death of a Bookseller has become a hit novel in the past year but unlike many popular crime… Continue reading Death of a Bookseller: Wanstead Book Festival presents Alice Slater
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival MUST Wine is also the home of MUST Cigars! Join us for a 'Cigars in the Courtyard Masterclass’ where we… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Cigar Masterclass in the Courtyard
Come and experience the new venue for the Indoor Kinema, the Wanstead Curtain. Romeo + Juliet While Verona Beach crackles to the drama of a family feud, two star-crossed lovers… Continue reading Indoor Kinema: Romeo + Juliet
Winner of the Baloney Award 2024 HAPPY TEN THOUSAND DEATHS!!! Yuji (Aimee Yue), Peking Opera’s ultimate self-sacrificial Concubine. Salome (Megan Winstanley), Oscar Wilde’s ultimate femme fatale protagonist. Two characters, separated… Continue reading The Silk Road (kinda)
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett's universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her… Continue reading Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads
Winner of the Baloney Award 2024 HAPPY TEN THOUSAND DEATHS!!! Yuji (Aimee Yue), Peking Opera’s ultimate self-sacrificial Concubine. Salome (Megan Winstanley), Oscar Wilde’s ultimate femme fatale protagonist. Two characters, separated… Continue reading The Silk Road (kinda)
Next year marks 10 years since Geraldine Roberts' book The Angel and the Cad revived a generation's interest in the tragedy of Wanstead House. Historian Hannah Armstrong, author of Wanstead… Continue reading The Angel, The Cad and The House: Wanstead Book Festival presents Geraldine Roberts and Hannah Armstrong
A room to listen, a room to discover, and another room to escape the noises of life. The Music Rooms is a series of concerts offering a fresh listening experience… Continue reading Recital: Five Rooms
Coming straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, Woodrow is ready to bring his absurd antics to Wanstead. Woodrow is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream… becoming an actor. He's… Continue reading Woodrow Auditions Live
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett's universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her… Continue reading Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads
In the first Wanstead Book Festival Family Book Day, staged jointly as part of Redbridge Libraries' Fabula festival, a day of fun, stories and books for children. 11.30am Celebrated… Continue reading Family Book Day featuring Tola Okogwu, Supertato and Joseph Elliott
Commissioned by the Museum of London and launched in 2003, LINKED is a radio installation by Graeme Miller installed on lampposts across 3 miles of East London. It is an artistic response to the… Continue reading LINKED – an audio trail
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival Join MUST Wine to enjoy four stunning rosé wines from Spain, France, Uruguay and South Africa. Beautifully made with five… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Rosé Wine Tasting
Coming straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, Woodrow is ready to bring his absurd antics to Wanstead. Woodrow is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream… becoming an actor. He's… Continue reading Woodrow Auditions Live
Winner of the Baloney Award 2024 HAPPY TEN THOUSAND DEATHS!!! Yuji (Aimee Yue), Peking Opera’s ultimate self-sacrificial Concubine. Salome (Megan Winstanley), Oscar Wilde’s ultimate femme fatale protagonist. Two characters, separated… Continue reading The Silk Road (kinda)
Graeme Mathews (as seen on ITV’s Britain's Got Talent ) aka BAM BAM, returns to Wanstead Fringe with his ever popular family-friendly show. As one of the UK’s most successful… Continue reading Bam Bam’s Big Show
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival Join MUST Wine to enjoy four stunning rosé wines from Spain, France, Uruguay and South Africa. Beautifully made with five… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Rosé Wine Tasting
Outdoor family cinema in the gardens of Christ Church, Wanstead - reliably Wanstead's favourite night out of the year. This year's presentation is Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Coleman and Paterson… Continue reading Open Air Kinema: Wonka
Winner of the Baloney Award 2024 HAPPY TEN THOUSAND DEATHS!!! Yuji (Aimee Yue), Peking Opera’s ultimate self-sacrificial Concubine. Salome (Megan Winstanley), Oscar Wilde’s ultimate femme fatale protagonist. Two characters, separated… Continue reading The Silk Road (kinda)
Coming straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, Woodrow is ready to bring his absurd antics to Wanstead. Woodrow is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream… becoming an actor. He's… Continue reading Woodrow Auditions Live
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett's universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her… Continue reading Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads
The Annual Wanstead Festival will take place on Christchurch Green showcasing all things Wanstead. This popular event in leafy Wanstead regularly attracts thousands of people who come together to enjoy… Continue reading Wanstead Festival 2024
Wanstead Parish invite you to this unique service at 6pm on Sunday 15th September at Christ Church, Wanstead. Relax and enjoy a candlelit service and an evening of jazz provided… Continue reading Jazz Vespers
The famed Pre-Raphaelite painter, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, immortalised ordinary women as goddesses in art and called them 'Stunners'. In this entertaining one-woman drama written and performed by Elaine Britten, three… Continue reading Rossetti’s Stunners 15th Sept
Off the success of an initial run at the Golden Goose Theatre earlier this year, Far Between Theatre presents their imaginative production of Shakespeare's Richard II. Can a leader lead… Continue reading Richard II
The after-party for the Wanstead Festival. 50% off all drinks for hospitality industry workers & fringe volunteers from 7pm. Have your rockstar moment and sing along to your fave tracks… Continue reading Pass The Mic: Hospitality Industry Social
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… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours
The regular backgammon group which meets every Monday at the Duke will be hosting their annual tournament, The Peter Stevens Memorial Trophy, throughout the Fringe. Rounds will be held each… Continue reading Backgammon Tournament
The famed Pre-Raphaelite painter, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, immortalised ordinary women as goddesses in art and called them 'Stunners'. In this entertaining one-woman drama written and performed by Elaine Britten, three… Continue reading Rossetti’s Stunners
Off the success of an initial run at the Golden Goose Theatre earlier this year, Far Between Theatre presents their imaginative production of Shakespeare's Richard II. Can a leader lead… Continue reading Richard II
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… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours
The Duke hosts a special after school club with Creative Biscuit on Tuesday 17 September and Friday 20 September from 4-6pm for a fun-filled ceramic painting session. Choose from cups,… Continue reading Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club
"It’s been a really, really bad day at work... Baggage Reclaim is a piece of new writing produced by Oida! Theatre which explores themes of identity, perception, and hierarchy. Stuck… Continue reading Baggage Reclaim
Off the success of an initial run at the Golden Goose Theatre earlier this year, Far Between Theatre presents their imaginative production of Shakespeare's Richard II. Can a leader lead… Continue reading Richard II
Philosopher Julian Baggini has for two decades demystified the role of philosophy in public life, discussing in clear and easy-to-understand terms the principles behind some of our modern dilemmas. In… Continue reading How The World Eats: Wanstead Book Festival presents Julian Baggini
Join MUST Wine for a painting masterclass with one of our famous Local Artist exhibitors. We provide all art materials and at 'half time' will also host a speed wine… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Painting Class (with wine and cheese)
La Bakerie's pastry chef will show you the steps in making these delicious French treats so that you can make them at home. You will learn how to make the… Continue reading Macaron-Making Demonstration
NB. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Ticket-holders will be contacted by email. Unlock the secrets to stunning floral arrangements with renowned seasonal wedding florist Philipa Day. In this hands-on class,… Continue reading Flower Arranging with Philipa Day
"It’s been a really, really bad day at work... Baggage Reclaim is a piece of new writing produced by Oida! Theatre which explores themes of identity, perception, and hierarchy. Stuck… Continue reading Baggage Reclaim
Join Wanstead photographer Geoff Wilkinson as he continues his journey through East London. Geoff has spent a lifetime travelling around the world on photography assignments. Growing up in Canning Town… Continue reading East London, the journey continues…
Off the success of an initial run at the Golden Goose Theatre earlier this year, Far Between Theatre presents their imaginative production of Shakespeare's Richard II. Can a leader lead… Continue reading Richard II
From Captain Scott to JFK, from Mother Teresa to Che Guevara, Otto English's Fake Heroes debunks conventional wisdom about some of history's biggest names, bringint to light some of the… Continue reading Fake Heroes: Wanstead Book Festival presents Otto English
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… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours
A collaboration between celebrated Michelin Star chef and friend Lee Westcott, where we will be launching a new winter menu in the Duke dining room, get an exclusive first taste… Continue reading Dinner With Michelin Star Chef Lee Westcott
Three Women, Three Stories. Follow the experiences of young Mary and Doreen as they prepare to give birth 150 miles away from home against the backdrop of World War Two.… Continue reading The London Mothers
Have you ever wondered how to travel the world without any money? Find the funny in the fearsome? Turn not-quite-making-it into a win? In her third ever solo, Wanstead resident… Continue reading Travelling Through The Thrill; an interactive night of tall tales, wine tasting and travel hacks
New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin tells the story of a scandalous love affair between the most celebrated opera singer in history, Maria Callas, and one of the richest… Continue reading Diva: Wanstead Book Festival presents Daisy Goodwin
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… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours
A room to listen, a room to discover, and another room to escape the noises of life. The Music Rooms is a series of concerts offering a fresh listening experience… Continue reading Lunchtime recital: Harp Trip
The Duke hosts a special after school club with Creative Biscuit on Tuesday 17 September and Friday 20 September from 4-6pm for a fun-filled ceramic painting session. Choose from cups,… Continue reading Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club
Three Women, Three Stories. Follow the experiences of young Mary and Doreen as they prepare to give birth 150 miles away from home against the backdrop of World War Two.… Continue reading The London Mothers
Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled. All tickets will be refunded. ---- Funny, wise and taboo busting; Outside The Box confronts the ‘Elephant in the room’ with grace and… Continue reading Outside The Box: A live show about death
Paul Sinha is an award-winning comedian, a quizzing mastermind and a happily-married husband. But for much of his life none of these seemed remotely imaginable. As a boy, Paul struggled… Continue reading One Sinha Lifetime: Wanstead Book Festival presents Paul Sinha
Recital by Juilliard and Royal College of Music-trained pianist, Yuki Negishi, with interval (refreshments in the church hall). Programme: Beethoven Sonata in C sharp minor Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight” (15’) Chopin… Continue reading Yuki Negishi Piano Recital
For the discerning music lover! Dive into the best of Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, and Boogie at The Duke in Wanstead. Dance the night away with the biggest crowd in… Continue reading A Drop Of The Hard Stuff
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… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours
The popular Wanstead Fringe Jumble trail is back! The original, biggest and best local trail returns on Saturday 21 September 11am - 3pm bringing Jumble Trail fans to Wanstead from… Continue reading Wanstead Fringe Jumble Trail 2024
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival Join MUST Wine for their ever popular cheese and wine pairing tasting. You will enjoy three outstanding artisan and farmhouse… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Cheese and Wine Pairing Tasting
Three Women, Three Stories. Follow the experiences of young Mary and Doreen as they prepare to give birth 150 miles away from home against the backdrop of World War Two.… Continue reading The London Mothers
Have you ever been lost in a moment of time? Bewildered and confounded by the complexity of the connections we make within our daily lives. New Memories being formed whilst… Continue reading Unknown Connections Magic Show
Have you ever been lost in a moment of time? Bewildered and confounded by the complexity of the connections we make within our daily lives. New Memories being formed whilst… Continue reading Unknown Connections Magic Show
All Rest is an original, immersive opera experience portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary's historic graveyard on Overton Drive. Six characters and a chorus of… Continue reading All Rest (5pm)
All Rest is an original, immersive opera experience portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary's historic graveyard on Overton Drive. Six characters and a chorus of… Continue reading All Rest (6.30pm)
Three Women, Three Stories. Follow the experiences of young Mary and Doreen as they prepare to give birth 150 miles away from home against the backdrop of World War Two.… Continue reading The London Mothers
The voices, stories and creativity of the global LGBTQ+ community, brought to The Wanstead Fringe 2024 by Broken Gods Productions teaming up with ReportOUT. Performed by members of the LGBTQ+… Continue reading Global Voices
A free talk by a local writer David Fulton on the disappearance of Yugoslavia, looking at the country's diversity (ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural). After dealing lightly with these issues… Continue reading Whatever Happened to Yugoslavia?
Redbridge Brass will perform an exciting and varied programme of dance inspired music from around the world. From Ballet to Bossa Nova! This award winning brass band of dazzling musicians… Continue reading Redbridge Brass in Concert “Let’s Face the Music and Dance”
Currently covering Glinda on the wicked UK & Ireland Tour, Lydia has performed all around the world and returns to Wanstead Fringe Festival to sing even more musical theatre favourites.… Continue reading Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard
The regular backgammon group which meets every Monday at the Duke will be hosting their annual tournament, The Peter Stevens Memorial Trophy, throughout the Fringe. Rounds will be held each… Continue reading Backgammon Tournament
The strange tale of the creation of the celestial firmament. A surrealistic fairy tale that combines a vulgar performance and a chamber-style play, in which twin brothers try to get… Continue reading Golden Sun & Silver Moon
Since 2017, the UK has seen 15 terrible terrorist attacks. But the atrocities we see on our BBC news alerts are the tip of an iceberg – at least twice… Continue reading Plotters: Wanstead Book Festival presents Lizzie Dearden
Throwing On The Wheel - 3 Hours - Adults (and kids 11+) Wanstead Pottery is a calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. The… Continue reading Pottery Classes
The strange tale of the creation of the celestial firmament. A surrealistic fairy tale that combines a vulgar performance and a chamber-style play, in which twin brothers try to get… Continue reading Golden Sun & Silver Moon
Awarding winning news and documentary photographer Russell Boyce will showcase some of his latest social documentary photography and exhibition work so expect to see lots of pictures and have a… Continue reading Why shoot black & white documentary pictures on film in an era of easy digital colour?
Event Postponed: Unfortunately, our host John Rogers is unable to attend due to medical reasons. This event will be rescheduled and all ticket holders offered a transfer or refund (look… Continue reading Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair
Midsummer's Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn't set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her… Continue reading Miss Julie
The strange tale of the creation of the celestial firmament. A surrealistic fairy tale that combines a vulgar performance and a chamber-style play, in which twin brothers try to get… Continue reading Golden Sun & Silver Moon
An evening looking how to make your house as environmentally friendly as possible, featuring: Dan Edelstyn (who last spoke at the Fringe in 2022) who will return to give an… Continue reading Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)
Midsummer's Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn't set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her… Continue reading Miss Julie
A demonstration at La Bakerie on how to make their top-selling Madeleines and how to replicate them at home. The pastry chef will also give you a bakery tour and… Continue reading How to make Madeleines and Q&A with Pastry Chef
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories
Voicing Grief is an event bringing people together through poetry to normalise conversations around death and grief. Every day language often fails us in times of mourning, and poetry has… Continue reading Voicing Grief
Midsummer's Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn't set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her… Continue reading Miss Julie
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival Join MUST Wine in their courtyard for a live jazz-filled evening full of great music, international gins and maybe a… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard
Tequila enthusiast? Join us for a tequila discovery masterclass with Tiempo founder James, you will get to try an array of tequilas and learn all about agave spirits, the process… Continue reading Tequila Discovery
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories
Last year, Patrick Marlowe told three ghost stories to an audience of the living and the dead in St Mary's churchyard. This year, he's back, and his thoughts have turned… Continue reading Crime Stories with Patrick Marlowe
Midsummer's Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn't set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her… Continue reading Miss Julie
Family Hand-building Session - 3 Hours - Adults and kids 6+ The Hand-building classes are a fun and very accessible way to introduce yourself and children to clay and will… Continue reading Pottery Classes
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Wine Festival MUST Wine finishes Wanstead Fringe 2024 in style with its ever popular Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting. They will crack… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories
MUST Wine Bar - host of the Wanstead Fringe Wine Festival MUST Wine finishes Wanstead Fringe 2024 in style with its ever popular Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting. They will… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting
Hang out with your local superstar cricketers, Wanstead cricket club. Rub shoulders at their official end of the season party. Their cup final is scheduled for the 13th of September.… Continue reading Wanstead Cricket Club End Of Season Party & Matt Hinton Dj Set
3 rooms of immersive art tutorials with our three in house artists. Each session lasts 1 hour, with 10-minute intervals between each session. Drink & Draw with Leia Darla, allows you… Continue reading Sketchy: Interactive Art & Alcohol
Midsummer's Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn't set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her… Continue reading Miss Julie
A golden hour of Natural Voices Choir with their banging set. Stretch summer out that little bit longer with their uplifting sound, promising to get everyone feeling happy. ------- Bring… Continue reading Natural Voices choir
Wanstead Comedy Night wraps up the Fringe with a fantastic evening of stand-up with the unbeatable Terry Alderton making a very welcome return to Wanstead. Also on the lineup are… Continue reading Wanstead Comedy Night: The Finale with Terry Alderton
Wanstead Beer Festival is a not-for-profit local community festival. The festival showcases a large range of local and regional ales, lagers and ciders. A gin bar complements our offering courtesy… Continue reading Wanstead Beer Festival 2024
Following our inaugural run at the Fringe, The Wanstead Curtain on Hermon Hill is back just in time for Halloween! Join us as we reanimate the Wanstead Kinema with a… Continue reading Kinema: Sleepy Hollow
Following our inaugural run at the Fringe, The Wanstead Curtain on Hermon Hill is back just in time for Halloween! Join us as we reanimate the Wanstead Kinema with a… Continue reading Kinema: Coco
Another chance to see Rossetti's Stunners, one of the original hits from this year's Wanstead Fringe The famed Pre-Raphaelite painter, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, immortalised ordinary women as goddesses in art… Continue reading Rossetti’s Stunners
One of East London's most celebrated literary figures, Iain Sinclair has observed and chronicled the changing nature of London, as well as the people who live here. In conversation with… Continue reading Pariah Genius: Iain Sinclair in conversation with John Rogers
East London Theatre Company's production of Miss Julie is returning to The Wanstead Curtain for just three performances over two days at the end of November. Seen by an audience… Continue reading Miss Julie
East London Theatre Company's production of Miss Julie is returning to The Wanstead Curtain for just three performances over two days at the end of November. Seen by an audience… Continue reading Miss Julie
East London Theatre Company's production of Miss Julie is returning to The Wanstead Curtain for just three performances over two days at the end of November. Seen by an audience… Continue reading Miss Julie
Join us for a FREE Community Christmas Party plus "Elf" screening at Wanstead's newest venue - The Wanstead Curtain! Drop in to the Curtain on Sun 8th December from 2… Continue reading The Wanstead Curtain Christmas Party (and Elf screening)
After two sell out shows for Wanstead Fringe 2024, Wanstead Comedy Night returns to Eton Manor RFC with a superb line-up of comedians headlined by the brilliant Ben Norris. BEN… Continue reading Wanstead Comedy Night feat. Ben Norris
OUR APOLOGIES BUT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. TICKET-HOLDERS WILL BE REFUNDED.
Christmas isn't Christmas without a panto, so bring all the family down to the Curtain for lots of festive laughs, cracking costumes, games to play and prizes to win. It's… Continue reading Peter’s Pan: A Kitchen Sink Pantomime
