Indoor Kinema: 12 Years a Slave

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

Come and experience the new venue for the Indoor Kinema, the Wanstead Curtain. 12 Years a Slave With an introduction by Dr Teresa Hagan, we present the extraordinary story of Solomon Northup in pre-Civil War America, as told in his 1850s account. Steve McQueen’s powerful and much-acclaimed movie leaves little to the imagination. (Cert 15, … Continue reading "Indoor Kinema: 12 Years a Slave"

£6.00 – £8.00

The Strangelmans

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

The Strangelmans is the brainchild of Phil Sinnow, a comic strip following a fictional family and their endless misadventures. Phil insists that any likeness is coincidental, but his elder siblings begin to notice some eerie similarities between the events in the squares and their own lives. Where do we draw the line between inspiration and … Continue reading "The Strangelmans"

£12 – £15

The Silk Road (kinda)

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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)"

£12.00 – £15.00

Elections and Recollections

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club Overton Drive, Wanstead

Photographers Geoff Wilkinson and Stefan Rousseau, both Wanstead residents, will be showing their photographs and talking about the stories behind them. Their work appears in the national press, magazines and international publications on a daily basis. The photographs and stories will range from photographing ‘the rich and famous’ to the recent 2024 elections in a … Continue reading "Elections and Recollections"

£10.00

Woodrow Auditions Live

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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"

£12.00 – £15.00

Transition Exhibition

The Stow Brothers 117 High Street, Wanstead

Transition, a unique group exhibition set within the contemporary space of an estate agency.  Featuring an eclectic mix of international artists and artworks, Transition explores the shifting  landscapes of identity, place, and belonging. Artists: Emma Barnard Ekaterina Adelskaya Bunshri Chandaria Evgeniya Strygina Sharon Young Jose Zavala David Swainsbury Event Highlights: Meet the Artists: Engage with the artists behind … Continue reading "Transition Exhibition"

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Woodrow Auditions Live

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 … Continue reading "Woodrow Auditions Live"

£12 – £15

Live Jazz with The Jon Howells Trio

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

A selection of Jazz standards from the great American song book with the Jon Howells Trio

£8

Is Hipster Craft Beer Here To Stay?

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

Join the friendly debate between established craft breweries Pretty Decent & East London Brewery. Get to chat with the experts & taste a full spectrum of beers from cask ale & hazy pale ales. Which is going to be your favourite? Ticket price includes six half-pints plus tasting so an all-round craft beer experience.  

£15

Death of a Bookseller: Wanstead Book Festival presents Alice Slater

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

NB. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  Ticket-holders will be contacted by email. Death of a Bookseller has become a hit novel in the past year but unlike many popular crime novels this is dark. Written by Walthamstow-based author Alice Slater, a former bookseller herself, the book is about a true crime fanatic who has all … Continue reading "Death of a Bookseller: Wanstead Book Festival presents Alice Slater"

£10

Indoor Kinema: Romeo + Juliet

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

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).  

£6.00 – £8.00

The Silk Road (kinda)

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 … Continue reading "The Silk Road (kinda)"

£12 – £15