The official after party for the Wanstead Festival, Adam is a guitarist and singer who plays a lovely set of covers, perfect for a sing along with your friends in … Continue reading "The Dukebox presents Adam English – Hospitality special"
One ‘invisible illness’, lots of puppets, a self-deprecating actor, far too many biscuits and a sprinkle of absurdity all can be found in the room upstairs. But can you handle … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"
Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information
Wanstead Theatre are back with a sparky and engaging comedy set on that glorious morning 20 years ago when England won the Rugby World Cup for the first and only time. Dave’s position as chairman of his local rugby club is being challenged by an extremely loud Australian. Why does Jake, the club’s best player, … Continue reading "Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson"
“A little less Attenborough, more cybernetic furry Louis Theroux” Winner of the Baloney Award 2023 Emperor Spy Cam A10N3 has returned from his Antarctic investigation for the BBC. In his … Continue reading "Robot Penguin"
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, … Continue reading "Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church"
One ‘invisible illness’, lots of puppets, a self-deprecating actor, far too many biscuits and a sprinkle of absurdity all can be found in the room upstairs. But can you handle … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"
Join Wanstead photographer Geoff Wilkinson as he discusses his pictures of a changing East London. He writes: I grew up in the East End, Canning Town and then Stratford but … Continue reading "Photo talk: Where is East London going ?"
Wanstead Theatre are back with a sparky and engaging comedy set on that glorious morning 20 years ago when England won the Rugby World Cup for the first and only time. Dave’s position as chairman of his local rugby club is being challenged by an extremely loud Australian. Why does Jake, the club’s best player, … Continue reading "Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson"
“A little less Attenborough, more cybernetic furry Louis Theroux” Winner of the Baloney Award 2023 Emperor Spy Cam A10N3 has returned from his Antarctic investigation for the BBC. In his … Continue reading "Robot Penguin"
One ‘invisible illness’, lots of puppets, a self-deprecating actor, far too many biscuits and a sprinkle of absurdity all can be found in the room upstairs. But can you handle … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"
It’s time everyone knew the story of Charles Ignatius Sancho. In the mid-1700s, a boy born on a slave ship found his way to Georgian London and miraculously survived. The boy grew and went on to tread the boards of London’s theatres, become a composer, lead the fight to end slavery and become the very … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Paterson Joseph"
A short, reflective service of evening prayer held each Wednesday evening in St Mary's church on Overton Drive.
Paul Sinha – voted the UK’s Best Club Comedian – takes a break from The Chase (ITV) to headline Wanstead Comedy Night. Fresh from Edinburgh, with a brand new set, … Continue reading "Wanstead Comedy Night feat Paul Sinha"
How well do you know your 90’s football? Once again, relive the golden days of football with our quiz host, Chris Scull, presenter of ‘Quickly Kevin’, author of ‘Can We … Continue reading "90s Football Quiz"
