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

Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

One of East London’s most celebrated literary figures, Iain Sinclair has observed and chronicled the changing nature of London, as well as the people who live here. In conversation with John Rogers, Sinclair will discuss his new book Pariah Genius in which he followed in the footsteps of photographer John Deakin who himself charted the … Continue reading "Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair"

£10

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain The Wanstead Curtain, Wanstead Methodist Church, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, London, United Kingdom

Midsummer’s Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn’t set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her father’s estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants’ party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and … Continue reading "Miss Julie"

£12 – £16

Golden Sun & Silver Moon

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

The strange tale of the creation of the celestial firmament. A surrealistic fairy tale that combines a vulgar performance and a chamber-style play, in which twin brothers try to get out of a fish bubble, girls look at a giant flying head, a prince in an airplane saves a village from a touchy tiger, and … Continue reading "Golden Sun & Silver Moon"

£12 – £15

Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)

Wanstead Methodist Church Hermon Hill, Wanstead

An evening looking how to make your house as environmentally friendly as possible, featuring: Dan Edelstyn (who last spoke at the Fringe in 2022) who will return to give an update on the journey the Power Station team have taken to get 16 solar panels crowdfunded and installed on their street in Walthamstow plus solar … Continue reading "Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)"

£5 – £7

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain The Wanstead Curtain, Wanstead Methodist Church, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, London, United Kingdom

Midsummer’s Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn’t set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her father’s estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants’ party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and … Continue reading "Miss Julie"

£12 – £16

How to make Madeleines and Q&A with Pastry Chef

La Bakerie 119a High Street, Wanstead

A demonstration at La Bakerie on how to make their top-selling Madeleines and how to replicate them at home. The pastry chef will also give you a bakery tour and offer hints and tips, as well as answering questions on all things about pastry making. You will go home with a La Bakerie goody bag.

£25.00

Short Plays, Big Stories

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to Wanstead. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, grapple with compelling quandaries, and consider new ways of seeing … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"

£8 – £10

Voicing Grief

Compassionate Funerals 3-5 Devon House, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, Wanstead

Voicing Grief is an event bringing people together through poetry to normalise conversations around death and grief. Every day language often fails us in times of mourning, and poetry has long been used to capture, express and bring meaning to these difficult moments. Join us for a gentle evening of spoken word to reflect on … Continue reading "Voicing Grief"

£10

Miss Julie

The Wanstead Curtain The Wanstead Curtain, Wanstead Methodist Church, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, London, United Kingdom

Midsummer’s Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn’t set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her father’s estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants’ party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and … Continue reading "Miss Julie"

£12 – £16

MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard

MUST Wine Bar 125 High Street, Wanstead, United Kingdom

MUST Wine Bar – host of the Wanstead Wine Festival Join MUST Wine in their courtyard for a live jazz-filled evening full of great music, international gins and maybe a little dancing under the stars! A jazz trio will serenade us in the courtyard whilst we open some of our favourite gins from all over … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard"

£35.00

Hot Desk Fridays

Wanstead High Street Wanstead High Street, London, England, United Kingdom

A new co-working space has opened on 34-40 Wanstead High Street. Wanstead Works offers an array of work stations, breakout and meeting areas and private booths, as well as a registered business address, post and delivery collection service. The building can also be used for business seminars, creative events, workshops, talks and group meetings. “A … Continue reading "Hot Desk Fridays"

Tequila Discovery

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

Tequila enthusiast? Join us for a tequila discovery masterclass with Tiempo founder James, you will get to try an array of tequilas and learn all about agave spirits, the process & the artistry that goes into making that perfect taste of tequila. Enjoy a full spectrum tasting including 2 delicious tequila based cocktails & DJ … Continue reading "Tequila Discovery"

£15.00

Short Plays, Big Stories

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to Wanstead. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, grapple with compelling quandaries, and consider new ways of seeing … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"

£8 – £10