An eve-of-Fringe special. One newspaper this year said that after 5pm, Wanstead becomes a ghost town. The Fringe will be disproving it all throughout September – but for one … Continue reading "Ghost Town Tales"

Wanstead’s best-kept musical secret continues and kicks off this year’s Fringe with aplomb. This year it broadens its scope in terms of local geography and celebrates the plethora of musicians … Continue reading "Wanstead Fringe Music Night: The Freak Flag Flying"

Suitable for adults, kids (6+) and family groups.  The hand-building taster sessions are a fun and very accessible introduction to clay. In this class you will have the opportunity to … Continue reading "Pottery: Handbuilding Taster Session"

Now in its ninth year, the infamous Duke Street Party will once again be opening the Fringe with a bang! The incredible House Jammerz headline the music stage, with support … Continue reading "The Duke Street Party"

Four outstanding MUST Wine tastings with four great wines every Saturday throughout the Fringe… it’s a MUST! Saturday September 9th 2pm: Rosé Wine Speed Tasting (from four different countries) Other … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar Wanstead Rosé Wine Speed Tasting"

Andrew Weale, author of Newt in a Suit and Nora, visits Wanstead Library to tell his stories and delight the under-fives. Andrew was the winner of the Red House Children’s … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Andrew Weale"

Outdoor family cinema in the gardens of Christ Church, Wanstead – reliably Wanstead’s favourite night out of the year. This year’s presentation is Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, starring Emma … Continue reading "Kinema 2023: Matilda the Musical"