MUST Wine Bar – host of the Wanstead Wine Festival MUST Wine is also the home of MUST Cigars! Join us for a ‘Cigars in the Courtyard Masterclass’ where we will expertly pair three outstanding cigars from the New World – Mexico, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic – with three drinks from our fine whisky … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar: Cigar Masterclass in the Courtyard"
Come and experience the new venue for the Indoor Kinema, the Wanstead Curtain. Romeo + Juliet While Verona Beach crackles to the drama of a family feud, two star-crossed lovers meet … Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation is faithful, joyous and vibrant. (Cert 12A, 1996, 120 min).
Winner of the Baloney Award 2024 HAPPY TEN THOUSAND DEATHS!!! Yuji (Aimee Yue), Peking Opera’s ultimate self-sacrificial Concubine. Salome (Megan Winstanley), Oscar Wilde’s ultimate femme fatale protagonist. Two characters, separated by the West and East, find themselves in a liminal space that congratulates them on what is seemingly their only similarity — that their theatric … Continue reading "The Silk Road (kinda)"
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett’s universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her professionalism, Celia’s nose for antiques is not as good as she thinks it is and Rosemary’s neighbour has just shot her husband. “Each of Alan … Continue reading "Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads"
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"
Winner of the Baloney Award 2024 HAPPY TEN THOUSAND DEATHS!!! Yuji (Aimee Yue), Peking Opera’s ultimate self-sacrificial Concubine. Salome (Megan Winstanley), Oscar Wilde’s ultimate femme fatale protagonist. Two characters, separated by the West and East, find themselves in a liminal space that congratulates them on what is seemingly their only similarity — that their theatric … Continue reading "The Silk Road (kinda)"
A room to listen, a room to discover, and another room to escape the noises of life. The Music Rooms is a series of concerts offering a fresh listening experience in the heart of Wanstead, presenting eclectic musical programmes and extraordinary musicians. These concerts aim to offer a cosy headspace to reflect and explore through … Continue reading "Recital: Five Rooms"
Next year marks 10 years since Geraldine Roberts’ book The Angel and the Cad revived a generation’s interest in the tragedy of Wanstead House. Historian Hannah Armstrong, author of Wanstead House: East London’s Lost Palace knows more about the building that was at the centre of the romance than anyone else. Join the two of … Continue reading "The Angel, The Cad and The House: Wanstead Book Festival presents Geraldine Roberts and Hannah Armstrong"
Coming straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, Woodrow is ready to bring his absurd antics to Wanstead. Woodrow is finally getting a chance to pursue his dream… becoming an actor. He’s prepped his monologues, brushed his teeth and is ready to audition. And you will be the casting directors. Baloney Theatre Company is back in Wanstead … Continue reading "Woodrow Auditions Live"
Wanstead Theatre Co present Alan Bennett’s universally acclaimed Talking Heads Three women in a café. Each has a story. What secrets will you overhear?Aspiring actress Leslie prides herself on her professionalism, Celia’s nose for antiques is not as good as she thinks it is and Rosemary’s neighbour has just shot her husband. “Each of Alan … Continue reading "Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads"
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Free to take part but please register before you first come along.
Free walks organised by Redbridge Vision. This walk is Grade 2 - described as "a steady pace, some gentle slopes and uneven terrain". Meet on Christchurch Green, by the church.
In the first Wanstead Book Festival Family Book Day, staged jointly as part of Redbridge Libraries’ Fabula festival, a day of fun, stories and books for children. 11.30am Celebrated author Tola Okogwu with Bekah and the Moon 1pm Author and (and CBeebies star) Joseph Elliott with Nora and the Map of Mayhem 3pm Discover … Continue reading "Family Book Day featuring Tola Okogwu, Supertato and Joseph Elliott"
Commissioned by the Museum of London and launched in 2003, LINKED is a radio installation by Graeme Miller installed on lampposts across 3 miles of East London. It is an artistic response to the creation of the M11 Link Road in East London in the 1990s which involved the demolition of over 400 buildings, including Graeme’s own home, amid dramatic and passionate … Continue reading "LINKED – an audio trail"
MUST Wine Bar – host of the Wanstead Wine Festival Join MUST Wine to enjoy four stunning rosé wines from Spain, France, Uruguay and South Africa. Beautifully made with five different grape varieties and four completely different styles this is a MUST for all rosé wine lovers. There are two sittings at 1 and 4pm… … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar: Rosé Wine Tasting"
