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Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). About the play A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (21 Sept 8pm)"
The Temple explores the history of Wanstead Park through the Roman, Regency and Victorian periods to the present day. The Temple has: a history of the Park's Roman Villa, told through mosaics and other items from our museum collection a tale of Regency romance gone wrong, fit to rival the best period drama statues which … Continue reading "Open weekend at the Temple"
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 2pm)"
Four chances to take a tour of the crypt beneath St Mary’s church including some of the last resting places of key figures in Wanstead’s history. Access to the crypt is difficult with steep stairs and a constricted access tunnel. It’s nevertheless a unique experience. Proceeds are going towards the improvement of the crypt … Continue reading "Tours of the crypt (22 Sept)"
Justin Webb, the longest-serving presenter on the BBC’s Today programme and a familiar figure on our airwaves for decades, has written The Gift of a Radio, a hugely entertaining memoir of his dysfunctional childhood which also paints a vivid picture of life in the 1970s.
A modern-day black comedy with a dark heart, DNA is centred around a gang of adolescents who do something wrong. Very wrong. Can they, should they, do they put things right? Dennis Kelly’s explosive 21st Century play explores cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality. This East London Theatre production will be performed by undergraduates … Continue reading "DNA by Dennis Kelly (22 Sept)"
A talk and discussion about the impact of farming on the environment – and whether regenerative farming (which seeks to improve the quality of the soil) can work at scale. Speakers TBC.
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 8pm)"
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to pottery. In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Hand-Building taster (adult)"
The Temple explores the history of Wanstead Park through the Roman, Regency and Victorian periods to the present day. The Temple has: a history of the Park's Roman Villa, told through mosaics and other items from our museum collection a tale of Regency romance gone wrong, fit to rival the best period drama statues which … Continue reading "Open weekend at the Temple"
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to clay In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)"
John Rogers has built a huge online – locally and nationally – following for his walks and talks and for knowing such detail about local history and the environment that he truly is a raconteur. His children called him a ‘happy wizard’ and we’re delighted he should be our final speaker for the first Wanstead … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers"
A modern-day black comedy with a dark heart, DNA is centred around a gang of adolescents who do something wrong. Very wrong. Can they, should they, do they put things right? Dennis Kelly’s explosive 21st Century play explores cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality. This East London Theatre production will be performed by undergraduates … Continue reading "DNA by Dennis Kelly (23 Sept)"
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (23 Sept 8pm)"
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.