Wanstead Festival 2023

Christchurch Green Woodbine Place, Wanstead, United Kingdom

The Annual Wanstead Festival will take place on Christchurch Green showcasing all things Wanstead. This popular event in leafy Wanstead regularly attracts thousands of people who come together to enjoy … Continue reading "Wanstead Festival 2023"

Event Series The Room Upstairs

The Room Upstairs

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 the journey up? This atmospheric show raises awareness of ME, an ‘invisible illness’, through the lens of a mother/daughter relationship. Based on true events, this … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"

$12 – $15

Wanstead Backgammon Society

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information

Free
Event Series Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson

Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson

Eton Manor Rugby Club The New Wilderness, Nutter Lane, Wanstead

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"

$18 – $22
Event Series Robot Penguin

Robot Penguin

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

“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 performance review he’ll be covering his infiltration of a penguin colony, struggles to adapt to their complex and contradictory society, and his code-breaking feelings towards … Continue reading "Robot Penguin"

$12 – $15
Event Series Crypt Tours

Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

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, and of course Wanstead House. Tours leave promptly on the hour, and take 45-50 minutes; the beautiful church will also be open, visitors are advised … Continue reading "Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church"

£10.00
Event Series The Room Upstairs

The Room Upstairs

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

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 the journey up? This atmospheric show raises awareness of ME, an ‘invisible illness’, through the lens of a mother/daughter relationship. Based on true events, this … Continue reading "The Room Upstairs"

$12 – $15

Photo talk: Where is East London going ?

Eightyfour gallery 84 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, London, United Kingdom

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 it’s changing from what I knew as a child. For the last few years I have been photographing, mostly at night, to capture some of … Continue reading "Photo talk: Where is East London going ?"

$10
Event Series Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson

Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson

Eton Manor Rugby Club The New Wilderness, Nutter Lane, Wanstead

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"

$18 – $22