Robin Ince: I’m A Joke And So Are You!

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

A very special night with Robin Ince to launch the new, updated edition of I'm A Joke and So Are You!The return of the legend that is Robin Ince!‘Joyfully entertaining. Full of warmth, wisdom and affectionate delight in the wonder and absurdity of being human.’ Observer‘Funny, honest and heart-warming.’ Matt HaigWhat better way to understand … Continue reading "Robin Ince: I’m A Joke And So Are You!"

Luke Turner: Men at War

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

Luke Turner: Men at War. Loving, Lusting, Fighting, Remembering 1939-1945As a child, Luke Turner was obsessed with the Second World War. He spent hours watching Sunday war films, poring over stories of derring-do and relishing in birthday trips to air museums. Lying in bed beneath Airfix fighter planes suspended from his ceiling, he would think … Continue reading "Luke Turner: Men at War"

Gary Younge in conversation with Daniel Trilling

Wanstead Library 18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, England

Join acclaimed author and broadcaster Gary Younge as he discusses his latest work , "Dispatches From the Diaspora" with Daniel TrillingJoin us for an inspiring evening with journalist Gary Younge, one of the UK's leading political voices, on the significant events of the last few decades that have impacted the Black diaspora around the globe.In … Continue reading "Gary Younge in conversation with Daniel Trilling"

An Evening with Ben Aaronovitch

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

Join Ben Aaronovitch for a unique evening celebrating the paperback launch of Amongst Our Weapons.Ben will be hosting one of his unique evenings for fans of his cult Rivers of London books. Come prepared with a question or 10 as Ben will offer a fascinating insight into this incredible fantasy world. Copies of all his … Continue reading "An Evening with Ben Aaronovitch"

Tim Burrows: The Invention of Essex – The Making of an English County

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

Tim Burrows: The Invention of Essex: The Making of An English CountyJoin author Tim Burrows as he discuses his latest book about Gods own county, Essex.Essex. A county both famous and infamous: the stuff of tabloid headlines and reality television, consumer culture and right-wing politicians. England's dark id.But beyond the sensationalist headlines lies a strange … Continue reading "Tim Burrows: The Invention of Essex – The Making of an English County"

Andy White plus guests

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

A one off London show with the brilliant Andy White plus guestsAfter a successful January tour to launch latest album This garden is only temporary, itinerant Belfast songwriter Andy White plays a one-off London show at Wanstead Tap on July 12 at 8pm. Fresh from the release of his critically acclaimed duo album with Tim … Continue reading "Andy White plus guests"

Hitchcock’s Leytonstone

Wanstead Library 18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, England

Tour Guide Gary Lewis tells the story of how growing up in Leytonstone, along with everything he experienced there, influenced the film career of Britain’s greatest film director, Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980).