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St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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

£10.00
Event Series Backgammon tournament

Backgammon Tournament

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 Monday during the Fringe until there is a winner.  The tournament is named after founder member Pete who sadly took his own life in 2021,… Continue reading Backgammon Tournament

£25
Event Series Rossetti’s Stunners

Rossetti’s Stunners

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 audacious women find their voices. From the back alleys of Oxford, to Water House in Walthamstow and on to mansions in Chelsea and Hammersmith, Rossetti's… Continue reading Rossetti’s Stunners

£10.00
Event Series Richard II

Richard II

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 while remaining true to themselves? Set in a cutthroat corporate nexus, this modern reinterpretation depicts how traditional monarchy has been translated into capitalist dictatorship, which… Continue reading Richard II

£10.00 – £15.00

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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

£10.00

Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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, plates, or bowls – one per painter – all for just £12. They will also have extra ceramics available for an added touch of creativity.… Continue reading Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club

£12
Event Series Baggage Reclaim

Baggage Reclaim

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

"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 in the miserable baggage reclaim department, with the ominous presence of HR looming just out of sight, the monotonous, mundane, and slightly bizarre work-lives of… Continue reading Baggage Reclaim

£8.00 – £12.00
Event Series Richard II

Richard II

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 while remaining true to themselves? Set in a cutthroat corporate nexus, this modern reinterpretation depicts how traditional monarchy has been translated into capitalist dictatorship, which… Continue reading Richard II

£10.00 – £15.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

How The World Eats: Wanstead Book Festival presents Julian Baggini

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 How The World Eats: A Global Food Philosophy, he examines how the choices we make about what to eat influence the way we live, with… Continue reading How The World Eats: Wanstead Book Festival presents Julian Baggini

£10.00
Event Series Wanstead Wine Festival

MUST Wine Bar: Painting Class (with wine and cheese)

MUST Wine Bar 125 High Street, Wanstead, United Kingdom

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 and cheese tasting. An absolute MUST try! Great education in a relaxed and fun environment...accompanied with three outstanding wines and cheeses of course.  Places are… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Painting Class (with wine and cheese)

£30.00

Macaron-Making Demonstration

La Bakerie 119a High Street, Wanstead

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 shell and two types of ganache and perhaps get a tasting too! The evening will be wrapped up with a goody bag and recipe details… Continue reading Macaron-Making Demonstration

£25.00

Flower Arranging with Philipa Day

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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, you’ll learn to craft gorgeous, wildflower-style bouquets using locally grown flowers, all cultivated with sustainable methods. Whether you're a budding florist or simply looking to… Continue reading Flower Arranging with Philipa Day

£65.00
Event Series Baggage Reclaim

Baggage Reclaim

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

"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 in the miserable baggage reclaim department, with the ominous presence of HR looming just out of sight, the monotonous, mundane, and slightly bizarre work-lives of… Continue reading Baggage Reclaim

£8.00 – £12.00

East London, the journey continues…

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club Overton Drive, Wanstead

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 and then Stratford he is now photographing hidden “gems” in the East End and researching the stories behind them before they change or disappear. From… Continue reading East London, the journey continues…

£10.00
Event Series Richard II

Richard II

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 while remaining true to themselves? Set in a cutthroat corporate nexus, this modern reinterpretation depicts how traditional monarchy has been translated into capitalist dictatorship, which… Continue reading Richard II

£10.00 – £15.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

Fake Heroes: Wanstead Book Festival presents Otto English

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 darker truths they would rather have kept buried, while also celebrating unsung heroes. Otto English, aka journalist Andrew Scott, has become one of the country's… Continue reading Fake Heroes: Wanstead Book Festival presents Otto English

£10.00

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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

£10.00

Dinner With Michelin Star Chef Lee Westcott

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 and enjoy 3 courses plus sharing dishes for the table. This will be a wonderful evening and a special dining experience. There will be 2… Continue reading Dinner With Michelin Star Chef Lee Westcott

£29.00
Event Series London Mothers

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this… Continue reading The London Mothers

£5.00 – £10.00

Travelling Through The Thrill; an interactive night of tall tales, wine tasting and travel hacks

Compassionate Funerals 3-5 Devon House, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, Wanstead

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 Carole Edrich wants to tell you in a brand new type of event. This new experience; part comedy narrative, part stand-up, part wine tasting and… Continue reading Travelling Through The Thrill; an interactive night of tall tales, wine tasting and travel hacks

£25.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

Diva: Wanstead Book Festival presents Daisy Goodwin

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 men in the world. Callas's glorious voice, instinctive flair for the dramatic and striking beauty made her the toast of opera houses all over the… Continue reading Diva: Wanstead Book Festival presents Daisy Goodwin

£10.00

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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

£10.00
Event Series The Music Rooms

Lunchtime recital: Harp Trip

Wanstead United Reformed Church Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 in the heart of Wanstead, presenting eclectic musical programmes and extraordinary musicians. These concerts aim to offer a cosy headspace to reflect and explore through… Continue reading Lunchtime recital: Harp Trip

£6.00 – £15.00

Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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, plates, or bowls – one per painter – all for just £12. They will also have extra ceramics available for an added touch of creativity.… Continue reading Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club

£12
Event Series London Mothers

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this… Continue reading The London Mothers

£5.00 – £10.00

Outside The Box: A live show about death

Compassionate Funerals 3-5 Devon House, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, Wanstead

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 humour, asking its audience to embrace mortality and look on the bright side of life, with a weave of untold and surprising stories, a hint of… Continue reading Outside The Box: A live show about death

£10.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

One Sinha Lifetime: Wanstead Book Festival presents Paul Sinha

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 to find his place in a world where he didn't quite fit. Who was he? An over-achieving schoolkid with the world's knowledge at his fingertips?… Continue reading One Sinha Lifetime: Wanstead Book Festival presents Paul Sinha

£10.00
Event Series Wanstead Fringe Music

Yuki Negishi Piano Recital

Holy Trinity Church 185 Hermon Hill, Wanstead

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 Nocturne in C sharp minor Op.posth. (3’) Chopin Polonasie in C minor Op.40 No.2 (8’) Rachmaninoff Preludes in D major and G minor Op.23 No.4… Continue reading Yuki Negishi Piano Recital

£8.00 – £12.00

A Drop Of The Hard Stuff

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 Wanstead and enjoy special cocktail and beer deals. See you on the dancefloor!

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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

£10.00

Wanstead Fringe Jumble Trail 2024

All around Wanstead Wanstead, London, United Kingdom

 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 all over East London.The Jumble Trail offers a brilliant opportunity to clear out your wardrobe and free up some space in the toy cupboard –… Continue reading Wanstead Fringe Jumble Trail 2024

£5.00
Event Series Wanstead Wine Festival

MUST Wine Bar: Cheese and Wine Pairing Tasting

MUST Wine Bar 125 High Street, Wanstead, United Kingdom

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 cheeses perfectly paired with wines from the same regions across Europe.vLearn about how cheese is made, the different styles, textures, milks and rennets as well… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Cheese and Wine Pairing Tasting

£25.00
Event Series London Mothers

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this… Continue reading The London Mothers

£5.00 – £10.00
Event Series Unknown Connections Magic Show

Unknown Connections Magic Show

Wanstead Works 34-40 High Street, Wanstead

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 others fade into the distance as we grow, evolve and change. Ben has found himself contemplating this many times throughout his life and has channelled… Continue reading Unknown Connections Magic Show

£20
Event Series Unknown Connections Magic Show

Unknown Connections Magic Show

Wanstead Works 34-40 High Street, Wanstead

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 others fade into the distance as we grow, evolve and change. Ben has found himself contemplating this many times throughout his life and has channelled… Continue reading Unknown Connections Magic Show

£20
Event Series All Rest

All Rest (5pm)

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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 ghosts will lead the audience on a journey through the grounds, offering a glimpse of past and future stories. All Rest was premiered earlier this… Continue reading All Rest (5pm)

£12.00 – £16.00
Event Series All Rest

All Rest (6.30pm)

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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 ghosts will lead the audience on a journey through the grounds, offering a glimpse of past and future stories. All Rest was premiered earlier this… Continue reading All Rest (6.30pm)

£12.00 – £16.00
Event Series London Mothers

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this… Continue reading The London Mothers

£5.00 – £10.00
Event Series Global Voices

Global Voices

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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+ community locally, the poems, monologues and creative writing submissions will be showcased at The Wanstead Curtain with a percentage of ticket sales being donated to… Continue reading Global Voices

Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

Whatever Happened to Yugoslavia?

Oxfam Wanstead 1, Clock House Parade, London E11 2AG, United Kingdom

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 it will move on to the four years running up to the death of Tito (1980) when he was an English-language lector in Prizren, Pristina… Continue reading Whatever Happened to Yugoslavia?

Free
Event Series Wanstead Fringe Music

Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard

Wanstead Methodist Church Hermon Hill, Wanstead

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. An avid Andrew Lloyd Webber fan, Lydia has covered Christine Daaé on The Phantom of The Opera UK & Ireland tour and recently toured South… Continue reading Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard

£12.50 – £15.00
Event Series Backgammon tournament

Backgammon Tournament

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 Monday during the Fringe until there is a winner.  The tournament is named after founder member Pete who sadly took his own life in 2021,… Continue reading Backgammon Tournament

£25
Event Series Golden Sun and Silver Moon

Golden Sun & Silver Moon

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 out of a fish bubble, girls look at a giant flying head, a prince in an airplane saves a village from a touchy tiger, and… Continue reading Golden Sun & Silver Moon

£12.00 – £15.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

Plotters: Wanstead Book Festival presents Lizzie Dearden

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 as many plots have been foiled. Some were thwarted by nerve-wracking undercover operations; others were narrowly averted by heroic citizens, or ruined by the absurd… Continue reading Plotters: Wanstead Book Festival presents Lizzie Dearden

£10.00
Event Series Pottery sessions

Pottery Classes

Wanstead Pottery 61 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 Throwing classes feature a maximum of three students. You will be taught how to prepare your clay, how to centre it on the wheel, how… Continue reading Pottery Classes

£45.00
Event Series Golden Sun and Silver Moon

Golden Sun & Silver Moon

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 out of a fish bubble, girls look at a giant flying head, a prince in an airplane saves a village from a touchy tiger, and… Continue reading Golden Sun & Silver Moon

£12.00 – £15.00

Why shoot black & white documentary pictures on film in an era of easy digital colour?

La Bakerie 119a High Street, Wanstead

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 bit of fun. He will discuss his story-telling thinking, the work flow from initial idea to exhibition and publication and creative processes including; why use… Continue reading Why shoot black & white documentary pictures on film in an era of easy digital colour?

£7.50 – £10.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 out for messages by email). One of East London's most celebrated literary figures, Iain Sinclair has observed and chronicled the changing nature of London, as… Continue reading Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair

£10.00
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 father's estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants' party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and… Continue reading Miss Julie

£12.00 – £16.00
Event Series Golden Sun and Silver Moon

Golden Sun & Silver Moon

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 out of a fish bubble, girls look at a giant flying head, a prince in an airplane saves a village from a touchy tiger, and… Continue reading Golden Sun & Silver Moon

£12.00 – £15.00

Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)

Wanstead Methodist Church Hermon Hill, Wanstead

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 update on the journey the Power Station team have taken to get 16 solar panels crowdfunded and installed on their street in Walthamstow plus solar… Continue reading Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)

£5.00
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 father's estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants' party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and… Continue reading Miss Julie

£12.00 – £16.00

How to make Madeleines and Q&A with Pastry Chef

La Bakerie 119a High Street, Wanstead

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 offer hints and tips, as well as answering questions on all things about pastry making. You will go home with a La Bakerie goody bag.

£25.00
Event Series Short Plays, Big Stories

Short Plays, Big Stories

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, revisit familiar myths, grapple with contemporary quandaries, and… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories

£8.00 – £10.00

Voicing Grief

Compassionate Funerals 3-5 Devon House, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, Wanstead

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 long been used to capture, express and bring meaning to these difficult moments. Join us for a gentle evening of spoken word to reflect on… Continue reading Voicing Grief

£10.00
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 father's estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants' party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and… Continue reading Miss Julie

£12.00 – £16.00
Event Series Wanstead Wine Festival

MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard

MUST Wine Bar 125 High Street, Wanstead, United Kingdom

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 little dancing under the stars! A jazz trio will serenade us in the courtyard whilst we open some of our favourite gins from all over… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard

£35.00

Tequila Discovery

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 & the artistry that goes into making that perfect taste of tequila. Enjoy a full spectrum tasting including 2 delicious tequila based cocktails & DJ… Continue reading Tequila Discovery

£15.00
Event Series Short Plays, Big Stories

Short Plays, Big Stories

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, revisit familiar myths, grapple with contemporary quandaries, and… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories

£8.00 – £10.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

Crime Stories with Patrick Marlowe

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 to crime. Is there such a thing as the perfect crime? And if there is, how we would know? Patrick's family moved to Wanstead 50… Continue reading Crime Stories with Patrick Marlowe

£10.00
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 father's estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants' party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and… Continue reading Miss Julie

£12.00 – £16.00
Event Series Pottery sessions

Pottery Classes

Wanstead Pottery 61 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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 feature a maximum of four students. These classes are perfect for adults and kids alike, and are suitable for children from the age of six.… Continue reading Pottery Classes

£40.00
Event Series Short Plays, Big Stories

Short Plays, Big Stories

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, revisit familiar myths, grapple with contemporary quandaries, and… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories

£8.00 – £10.00
Event Series Wanstead Wine Festival

MUST Wine Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting

MUST Wine Bar 125 High Street, Wanstead, United Kingdom

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 open four bottles of bubbles from Champagne, England and Italy - all made in the 'traditional method' and will include a Rosé bubbles, Blanc de… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting

£30.00
Event Series Short Plays, Big Stories

Short Plays, Big Stories

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, revisit familiar myths, grapple with contemporary quandaries, and… Continue reading Short Plays, Big Stories

£8.00 – £10.00

MUST Wine Bar: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting

MUST Wine Bar 125 High Street, Wanstead, United Kingdom

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 crack open four bottles of bubbles from Champagne, England and Italy - all made in the 'traditional method' and will include a Rosé bubbles, Blanc… Continue reading MUST Wine Bar: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting

£30.00

Wanstead Cricket Club End Of Season Party & Matt Hinton Dj Set

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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. Will the season end victorious? Either way we are in for a celebration, enjoy bangers from the late 90s early 2000’s with set from Matt… Continue reading Wanstead Cricket Club End Of Season Party & Matt Hinton Dj Set

Free

Sketchy: Interactive Art & Alcohol

Wanstead Works 34-40 High Street, Wanstead

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 to try your hand at Life Drawing our female model, Leia will take you through techniques to bring your work to life using pencils, charcoal,… Continue reading Sketchy: Interactive Art & Alcohol

£40
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 father's estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants' party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and… Continue reading Miss Julie

£12.00 – £16.00
Event Series Wanstead Fringe Music

Natural Voices choir

St. Mary's Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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 the whole family and save! Use discount code VOICES-FAM to save when buying multiple tickets (minimum 4 tickets including at least one adult ticket): 2 adults… Continue reading Natural Voices choir

£6.00 – £8.00

Wanstead Beer Festival 2024

Christchurch Hall Christchurch Green, Wanstead

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 of a local distillery. All profits from the event are donated to a selection of local charities.  

£10.00
Event Series Wanstead Kinema

Kinema: Sleepy Hollow

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 spook-tacular lineup: Sleepy Hollow (Thurs 31st Oct 7:30pm) and Coco (Sat 2nd Nov 6pm).     Sleepy Hollow is Tim Burton's 1999 gothic supernatural horror… Continue reading Kinema: Sleepy Hollow

£4.00 – £6.00

Event Series Wanstead Kinema

Kinema: Coco

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 spook-tacular lineup: Sleepy Hollow (Thurs 31st Oct 7:30pm) and Coco (Sat 2nd Nov 6pm). Doors open from 5pm with a selection of (non-alcoholic) drinks at… Continue reading Kinema: Coco

£4.00 – £6.00

Rossetti’s Stunners

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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 and called them ‘Stunners’. In this entertaining one-woman drama written and performed by Elaine Britten, three audacious women find their voices. From the back alleys… Continue reading Rossetti’s Stunners

£10.00
Event Series Wanstead Book Festival

Pariah Genius: Iain Sinclair in conversation with John Rogers

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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

Get Tickets £10.00 30 tickets left
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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

Get Tickets £12.00 – £15.00 13 tickets left
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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

Get Tickets £12.00 – £15.00 27 tickets left
Event Series Miss Julie

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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

Get Tickets £12.00 – £15.00 47 tickets left

Myths, Maps and Monsters: Zeus’s Birthday Bash – interactive theatre for kids

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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’s Birthday Bash – interactive theatre for kids

Get Tickets £10.00 – £13.00 50 tickets left
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