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
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… 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
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
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… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
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… Continue reading Contractions
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… Continue reading Contractions
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)
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
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
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 can choose to paint a cup, plate, or bowl (one item per painter) – all for just £12. Extra ceramics will be available to purchase if… 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… 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
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
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… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
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
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… 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.
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… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
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… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
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
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… Continue reading The Magic Bookmark
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… 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… 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
East London Brewing Extravaganza at The Duke £15 for 6 Half-Pint Tasters | Beer Talk & Label Design Competition A night celebrating good local beer - hosted in partnership with the legendary East London Brewing Company. For £15, you’ll get to sample six half pints of East London Brewing Company’s finest brews – a perfect tasting journey for… Continue reading East London Brewing Takeover – Beer Talk & Label Design Competition!
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
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… 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 – 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
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… 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
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
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… 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
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… 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 – 20 Sept
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… Continue reading Harmony Happening
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
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
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
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… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
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… 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 can choose to paint a cup, plate, or bowl (one item per painter) – all for just £12. Extra ceramics will be available to purchase if… 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
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
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
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
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
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… 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
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