Suitable for adults and kids (11+) Taster sessions are the perfect way to introduce yourself to pottery. In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes feature a maximum of three students. You will be taught how to prepare your clay, how to centre … Continue reading "Pottery: Throwing Taster Session"
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 a fun-filled day of music & dance, food & drink, arts & crafts, rides & activities, sports & games for all the family.
Wanstead Parish invite you to this unique service at 6pm on Sunday 17th September at Christ Church, Wanstead. Relax and enjoy a candlelit service and an evening of jazz provided by the Nick Tomalin Quartet and Inge-Lise Nygaard on vocals. Bring your own refreshments to enjoy during the service!
Wanstead Comedy Night is incredibly proud to welcome comedy legend MICK MILLER to Wanstead. With over 40 years of experience touring the UK and overseas, Mick Miller’s adaptability, timeless humour and perfect delivery have made him one of the UK’s most respected and admired comedians. Support acts include the return of one of Wanstead’s favourite … Continue reading "Wanstead Comedy Night feat Mick Miller"
The official after party for the Wanstead Festival, Adam is a guitarist and singer who plays a lovely set of covers, perfect for a sing along with your friends in Hospitality. Sure to be a crowd pleaser! 50% discount off drinks from 7pm, for those who works in Hospitality.
One ‘invisible illness’, lots of puppets, a self-deprecating actor, far too many biscuits and a sprinkle of absurdity all can be found in the room upstairs. But can you handle the journey up? This atmospheric show raises awareness of ME, an ‘invisible illness’, through the lens of a mother/daughter relationship. Based on true events, this … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"
Wanstead Theatre are back with a sparky and engaging comedy set on that glorious morning 20 years ago when England won the Rugby World Cup for the first and only time. Dave’s position as chairman of his local rugby club is being challenged by an extremely loud Australian. Why does Jake, the club’s best player, … Continue reading "Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson"
“A little less Attenborough, more cybernetic furry Louis Theroux” Winner of the Baloney Award 2023 Emperor Spy Cam A10N3 has returned from his Antarctic investigation for the BBC. In his performance review he’ll be covering his infiltration of a penguin colony, struggles to adapt to their complex and contradictory society, and his code-breaking feelings towards … Continue reading "Robot Penguin"
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, and of course Wanstead House. Tours leave promptly on the hour, and take 45-50 minutes; the beautiful church will also be open, visitors are advised … Continue reading "Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church"
One ‘invisible illness’, lots of puppets, a self-deprecating actor, far too many biscuits and a sprinkle of absurdity all can be found in the room upstairs. But can you handle the journey up? This atmospheric show raises awareness of ME, an ‘invisible illness’, through the lens of a mother/daughter relationship. Based on true events, this … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"
Join Wanstead photographer Geoff Wilkinson as he discusses his pictures of a changing East London. He writes: I grew up in the East End, Canning Town and then Stratford but it’s changing from what I knew as a child. For the last few years I have been photographing, mostly at night, to capture some of … Continue reading "Photo talk: Where is East London going ?"
Wanstead Theatre are back with a sparky and engaging comedy set on that glorious morning 20 years ago when England won the Rugby World Cup for the first and only time. Dave’s position as chairman of his local rugby club is being challenged by an extremely loud Australian. Why does Jake, the club’s best player, … Continue reading "Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson"
“A little less Attenborough, more cybernetic furry Louis Theroux” Winner of the Baloney Award 2023 Emperor Spy Cam A10N3 has returned from his Antarctic investigation for the BBC. In his performance review he’ll be covering his infiltration of a penguin colony, struggles to adapt to their complex and contradictory society, and his code-breaking feelings towards … Continue reading "Robot Penguin"
One ‘invisible illness’, lots of puppets, a self-deprecating actor, far too many biscuits and a sprinkle of absurdity all can be found in the room upstairs. But can you handle the journey up? This atmospheric show raises awareness of ME, an ‘invisible illness’, through the lens of a mother/daughter relationship. Based on true events, this … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"
It’s time everyone knew the story of Charles Ignatius Sancho. In the mid-1700s, a boy born on a slave ship found his way to Georgian London and miraculously survived. The boy grew and went on to tread the boards of London’s theatres, become a composer, lead the fight to end slavery and become the very … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Paterson Joseph"
