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Fake Heroes: Wanstead Book Festival presents Otto English

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 darker truths they would rather have kept buried, while also celebrating unsung heroes. Otto English, aka journalist Andrew Scott, has become one of the country’s … Continue reading "Fake Heroes: Wanstead Book Festival presents Otto English"

£10.00

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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"

£10.00

Dinner With Michelin Star Chef Lee Westcott

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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"

£29.00

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this … Continue reading "The London Mothers"

£5.00 – £10.00

Global Voices

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

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+ community locally, the poems, monologues and creative writing submissions will be showcased at The Wanstead Curtain with a percentage of ticket sales being donated to … Continue reading "Global Voices"

£12.00 – £15.00

Travelling Through The Thrill; an interactive night of tall tales, wine tasting and travel hacks

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

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 Carole Edrich wants to tell you in a brand new type of event. This new experience; part comedy narrative, part stand-up, part wine tasting and … Continue reading "Travelling Through The Thrill; an interactive night of tall tales, wine tasting and travel hacks"

£25.00

EEL East London and Essex Network Meeting

Wanstead Works 34-40 High Street, Wanstead

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 join us at the EEL East London & Essex Networking Event on *Thursday 19th September* at *7pm* at *Wanstead Works*. As well as *meeting other … Continue reading "EEL East London and Essex Network Meeting"

Diva: Wanstead Book Festival presents Daisy Goodwin

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

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 men in the world. Callas’s glorious voice, instinctive flair for the dramatic and striking beauty made her the toast of opera houses all over the … Continue reading "Diva: Wanstead Book Festival presents Daisy Goodwin"

£10.00

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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"

£10.00

Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

The Duke hosts a special after school club with Creative Biscuit on Tuesday 17 September and Friday 20 September from 4-6pm for a fun-filled ceramic painting session. Choose from cups, plates, or bowls – one per painter – all for just £12. They will also have extra ceramics available for an added touch of creativity. … Continue reading "Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club"

£12

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this … Continue reading "The London Mothers"

£5.00 – £10.00

Global Voices

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

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+ community locally, the poems, monologues and creative writing submissions will be showcased at The Wanstead Curtain with a percentage of ticket sales being donated to … Continue reading "Global Voices"

£12.00 – £15.00