Andrew Whitehead: A Devilish Kind Of Courage

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join historian Andrew Whitehead as he talks about his brilliant new book describing the events of the Siege of Sidney Street.The tale of a notorious 1911 London gunfight, the ‘Siege of Sidney Street’, and its consequences.On 3 January 1911, in the heart of London’s mainly Jewish East End, police discovered Latvian revolutionaries wanted for the … Continue reading "Andrew Whitehead: A Devilish Kind Of Courage"

Viv Groskop and Olia Hercules: One Ukrainian Summer

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join Viv Groskop as she discusses her latest work, "One Ukrainian Summer" with acclaimed chef Olia Hercules.Autumn 1993. The former USSR. Viv is about to turn 21 and is on a study year abroad, supposedly immersed in the language, history and politics of a world that has just ceased to exist: the Soviet Union.Instead, she … Continue reading "Viv Groskop and Olia Hercules: One Ukrainian Summer"

Lindley Gooden Introduces: The Future Of Truth

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join Broadcaster, Director and Journalist Lindley Gooden as he introduces his new book: The Future Of TruthWe need to talk.It's all so very human. We're perfectly attuned to absorb information packed tightly into the stories that we share. It’s just our thing. Stories have been the warm embrace holding small groups of people together for … Continue reading "Lindley Gooden Introduces: The Future Of Truth"

Shami Chakrabarti: Human Rights:The Case for the Defence with Rosie Boycott

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join Baroness Chakrabarti in conversation with Rosie Boycott as she discusses her latest book : "Human Rights The case for the Defence".A powerful and urgent explanation and vindication of our human rights and freedomsAfter the devastation of World War Two, the international community came together to enshrine fundamental rights to refuge, health, education and living … Continue reading "Shami Chakrabarti: Human Rights:The Case for the Defence with Rosie Boycott"

A Hot Nola Night with the Big Smoke Family Trio

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join us for hottest New Orleans style funk, blues and soul live with Roy Pfeffer and the Big Smoke Family Trio"This Band Is The Bomb!"-Booker T Jones"Nola-Tastic"- The New Mastersounds"The Kings Of New Orleans In London"- Continental DriftsThe Big Smoke Family Trio with Roy PfefferRoy is a London-based session drummer, band leader, and producer, renowned … Continue reading "A Hot Nola Night with the Big Smoke Family Trio"

Michael Rosen: Pebbles

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join MIchael Rosen for a unique poetry experienceA unique chance to listen, create and perform with Michael Rosen.In this one of a kind evening Michael will read from his new collection of poems "Pebbles".Michael Rosen has been, for many years, a prodigious and prolific user of Twitter (now known as 'Eggs'). Unlike the armies of … Continue reading "Michael Rosen: Pebbles"

Hammond Nights! The Return

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join an incredible line up of musicians for another celebration of the Hammond!Join us for an incredible night celebrating one of the most iconic instruments in the history of modern music, the Hammond Organ.This all star band is made up of some of the greatest session musicians in the business. Just look at their CV.The … Continue reading "Hammond Nights! The Return"

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

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

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