A free talk by a local writer David Fulton on the disappearance of Yugoslavia, looking at the country’s diversity (ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural). After dealing lightly with these issues … Continue reading "Whatever Happened to Yugoslavia?"
Redbridge Brass will perform an exciting and varied programme of dance inspired music from around the world. From Ballet to Bossa Nova! This award winning brass band of dazzling musicians returns to St Gabriel’s for what promises to be a memorable evening. Children – free.
Christ Church 8am - Holy Communion 9.30am – Sung Eucharist with Nursery and Junior Church 6.30pm – Healing Service (1st Sunday of the Month) More details St Mary's 11am Morning Prayer (1st Sunday of the Month) Sung Eucharist (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays) More details Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday: Vigil Mass 6.30pm Sunday: Masses 9.30, … Continue reading "Wanstead Church Services"
Join Adalet for a 90 minute Shamanic Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath as we start to turn inwards with Gratitude to the warmth of the Sun and invite in the Autumn Equinox. A time of year when the surrounding days of light and dark are equal, where we celebrate all the love and abundance that … Continue reading "Autumn Equinox Shamanic Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath"
Currently covering Glinda on the wicked UK & Ireland Tour, Lydia has performed all around the world and returns to Wanstead Fringe Festival to sing even more musical theatre favourites. An avid Andrew Lloyd Webber fan, Lydia has covered Christine Daaé on The Phantom of The Opera UK & Ireland tour and recently toured South … Continue reading "Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard"
The regular backgammon group which meets every Monday at the Duke will be hosting their annual tournament, The Peter Stevens Memorial Trophy, throughout the Fringe. Rounds will be held each Monday during the Fringe until there is a winner. The tournament is named after founder member Pete who sadly took his own life in 2021, … Continue reading "Backgammon Tournament"
The strange tale of the creation of the celestial firmament. A surrealistic fairy tale that combines a vulgar performance and a chamber-style play, in which twin brothers try to get out of a fish bubble, girls look at a giant flying head, a prince in an airplane saves a village from a touchy tiger, and … Continue reading "Golden Sun & Silver Moon"
Since 2017, the UK has seen 15 terrible terrorist attacks. But the atrocities we see on our BBC news alerts are the tip of an iceberg – at least twice as many plots have been foiled. Some were thwarted by nerve-wracking undercover operations; others were narrowly averted by heroic citizens, or ruined by the absurd … Continue reading "Plotters: Wanstead Book Festival presents Lizzie Dearden"
Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information
Throwing On The Wheel – 3 Hours – Adults (and kids 11+) Wanstead Pottery is a calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. The Throwing classes feature a maximum of three students. You will be taught how to prepare your clay, how to centre it on the wheel, how … Continue reading "Pottery Classes"
Confident & Camera Action Confidence Workshop for introverts; to Speak Shoot and Shine Does the thought of public speaking, or speak Picture yourself confidently sharing your message, engaging with your audience, and embracing the spotlight. Does speaking on camera feel like an impossible hurdle—full of nerves, self-doubt, and fear of judgment? You might dread the … Continue reading "Confidence Camera Action Workshop"
The strange tale of the creation of the celestial firmament. A surrealistic fairy tale that combines a vulgar performance and a chamber-style play, in which twin brothers try to get out of a fish bubble, girls look at a giant flying head, a prince in an airplane saves a village from a touchy tiger, and … Continue reading "Golden Sun & Silver Moon"
Awarding winning news and documentary photographer Russell Boyce will showcase some of his latest social documentary photography and exhibition work so expect to see lots of pictures and have a … Continue reading "Why shoot black & white documentary pictures on film in an era of easy digital colour?"
Event Postponed: Unfortunately, our host John Rogers is unable to attend due to medical reasons. This event will be rescheduled and all ticket holders offered a transfer or refund (look out for messages by email). One of East London’s most celebrated literary figures, Iain Sinclair has observed and chronicled the changing nature of London, as … Continue reading "Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair"
Midsummer’s Eve, Sweden. A night when the sun doesn’t set. A night of drinking and dancing. A night to break the rules! When Miss Julie finds herself alone on her father’s estate, she throws caution to the wind and gate-crashes the servants’ party. Venturing into the servants’ kitchen she finds Katrin, the estate’s cook, and … Continue reading "Miss Julie"
