La Bakerie’s pastry chef will show you the steps in making these delicious French treats so that you can make them at home. You will learn how to make the shell and two types of ganache and perhaps get a tasting too! The evening will be wrapped up with a goody bag and recipe details … Continue reading "Macaron-Making Demonstration"
NB. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Ticket-holders will be contacted by email. Unlock the secrets to stunning floral arrangements with renowned seasonal wedding florist Philipa Day. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to craft gorgeous, wildflower-style bouquets using locally grown flowers, all cultivated with sustainable methods. Whether you’re a budding florist or simply looking to … Continue reading "Flower Arranging with Philipa Day"
“It’s been a really, really bad day at work… Baggage Reclaim is a piece of new writing produced by Oida! Theatre which explores themes of identity, perception, and hierarchy. Stuck in the miserable baggage reclaim department, with the ominous presence of HR looming just out of sight, the monotonous, mundane, and slightly bizarre work-lives of … Continue reading "Baggage Reclaim"
Join Wanstead photographer Geoff Wilkinson as he continues his journey through East London. Geoff has spent a lifetime travelling around the world on photography assignments. Growing up in Canning Town and then Stratford he is now photographing hidden “gems” in the East End and researching the stories behind them before they change or disappear. From … Continue reading "East London, the journey continues…"
Off the success of an initial run at the Golden Goose Theatre earlier this year, Far Between Theatre presents their imaginative production of Shakespeare’s Richard II. Can a leader lead while remaining true to themselves? Set in a cutthroat corporate nexus, this modern reinterpretation depicts how traditional monarchy has been translated into capitalist dictatorship, which … Continue reading "Richard II"
From Captain Scott to JFK, from Mother Teresa to Che Guevara, Otto English’s Fake Heroes debunks conventional wisdom about some of history’s biggest names, bringint to light some of the … Continue reading "Fake Heroes: Wanstead Book Festival presents Otto English"
A short, reflective service of evening prayer held each Wednesday evening in St Mary's church on Overton Drive.
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel – visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins, … Continue reading "St Mary’s Crypt Tours"
A collaboration between celebrated Michelin Star chef and friend Lee Westcott, where we will be launching a new winter menu in the Duke dining room, get an exclusive first taste and enjoy 3 courses plus sharing dishes for the table. This will be a wonderful evening and a special dining experience. There will be 2 … Continue reading "Dinner With Michelin Star Chef Lee Westcott"
Three Women, Three Stories. Follow the experiences of young Mary and Doreen as they prepare to give birth 150 miles away from home against the backdrop of World War Two. … Continue reading "The London Mothers"
The voices, stories and creativity of the global LGBTQ+ community, brought to The Wanstead Fringe 2024 by Broken Gods Productions teaming up with ReportOUT. Performed by members of the LGBTQ+ … Continue reading "Global Voices"
Have you ever wondered how to travel the world without any money? Find the funny in the fearsome? Turn not-quite-making-it into a win? In her third ever solo, Wanstead resident … Continue reading "Travelling Through The Thrill; an interactive night of tall tales, wine tasting and travel hacks"
Come join us at the East London and Essex Network meeting on 19th September between 7pm and 9pm. Looking for something more than just a *Business Networking Meeting*? Come and … Continue reading "EEL East London and Essex Network Meeting"
New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin tells the story of a scandalous love affair between the most celebrated opera singer in history, Maria Callas, and one of the richest … Continue reading "Diva: Wanstead Book Festival presents Daisy Goodwin"
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps … Continue reading "St Mary’s Crypt Tours"
