Theatre classics and more, with Lydia Gerrard
St Mary the Virgin church Overton Drive, London, E11Wanstead Comedy Night feat. Sajeela Kershi
Eton Manor Rugby Club The New Wilderness, Nutter Lane, WansteadWeek of Events
Wanstead Church Services
Christ Church 9am: Eucharist Children and family service, ideal for children 0-6s 1030am: Traditional Sung Eucharist More details St Mary's 11am: Services on the first, second and fourth Sundays of the month More details Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday: Vigil Mass 6.30pm Sunday: Masses 9.30, 11.30 am More details Wanstead United Reformed Church 10.30am: Morning worship More … Continue reading "Wanstead Church Services"
Theatre classics and more, with Lydia Gerrard
Theatre classics and more, with Lydia Gerrard
Join Lydia Gerrard for a selection of musical theatre, and classical favourites from Les Misérables and The Phantom of The Opera, to Wicked and Puccini. Lydia has just returned from covering and playing Grizabella & Jellylorum/Griddlebone in CATS The Musical. She previously covered Christine Daaé in the UK Tour of The Phantom of The Opera … Continue reading "Theatre classics and more, with Lydia Gerrard"
Wanstead Comedy Night feat. Sajeela Kershi
Wanstead Comedy Night feat. Sajeela Kershi
Returning from a recent tour of New Zealand, the brilliant Sajeela Kershi headlines the final comedy night of Wanstead Fringe 2023. “The woman is a treasure, magnetic, loveable and extremely witty” – The Spectator. Sajeela can be seen and heard on BBC Radio/TV, Comedy Central, GBN’s Headliners, Free Speech Nation, and TalkTV. Winner of the … Continue reading "Wanstead Comedy Night feat. Sajeela Kershi"
Wanstead Backgammon Society
Wanstead Backgammon Society
Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information
Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson
Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson
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"
In conversation: Eddie Nestor MBE and Lord Victor Adebowale
In conversation: Eddie Nestor MBE and Lord Victor Adebowale
NB. Please note new venue Eddie and Victor will discuss their experiences on their respective career journeys, current affairs and local issues before taking questions from the audience. It promises … Continue reading "In conversation: Eddie Nestor MBE and Lord Victor Adebowale"
Jeff Innocent & Friends September at City Comedy Club
Jeff Innocent & Friends September at City Comedy Club
Jeff is back with a couple of his comedy pals for another rip-roaring night of standup!JEFF & FRIENDS IS BACK! After two sold out shows Jeff is bringing a couple … Continue reading "Jeff Innocent & Friends September at City Comedy Club"
Wanstead Book Festival: Sohom Das
Wanstead Book Festival: Sohom Das
Forensic psychiatrist Sohom Das has spent 15 years trying to understand, treat and rehabilitate dangerous people. His work takes him to high-security prisons and securely locked hospital wards across the … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival: Sohom Das"
Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson
Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson
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"
Documentary Photography – Why Bother? Who Cares?
Documentary Photography – Why Bother? Who Cares?
You may have seen Russell Boyce’s pictures of Wanstead High Street business owners last year. You might have seen his post Covid exhibition ‘Overheard in Lockdown’ in Wanstead Park this … Continue reading "Documentary Photography – Why Bother? Who Cares?"
An Evening of Spoken Word
An Evening of Spoken Word
Back for its third year, the Fringe’s Evening of Spoken Word has become a ‘must do’ on the schedule. City Place Coffee, at the heart of the High Street, transforms into a cabaret-style venue, including a bar, for an intimate evening of poetry, spoken word and music from eight diverse artists. This event is a … Continue reading "An Evening of Spoken Word"
A Schoolgirl’s War
A Schoolgirl’s War
A talk by Mary Smith to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Mary has spent her career in education, most recently as head teacher of a large secondary school. She has worked also as a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, presenter and trainer. The subject of this talk came about because … Continue reading "A Schoolgirl’s War"
An Evening With Nigel Planer: Jeremiah Bourne in Time
An Evening With Nigel Planer: Jeremiah Bourne in Time
Join the legendary Nigel Planer as he talks about his new novel "Jeremiah Bourne inTime " and his incredible career.Join all round entertainment legend Nigel Planer for a fascinating evening … Continue reading "An Evening With Nigel Planer: Jeremiah Bourne in Time"
Weekly service of Compline
Weekly service of Compline
A short, reflective service of evening prayer held each Wednesday evening in St Mary's church on Overton Drive.
Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church
Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church
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"
Wanstead Book Festival presents: Helen Day – Visions of our future
Wanstead Book Festival presents: Helen Day – Visions of our future
Ladybird Books are instantly recognisable. As well as helping generations of children to learn to read, they represented a vision of how people perceived their lives as things were changing around them. Helen Day is the unofficial – but unchallenged – historian of the role the books played in our lives. She will be celebrating … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Helen Day – Visions of our future"
A Slow Ride to Tehran: Rebecca Lowe in Conversation
A Slow Ride to Tehran: Rebecca Lowe in Conversation
Join Rebecca Lowe as she discusses her incredible journey cycling from the Uk to Tehran..SOLOIn 2015, as the Syrian War raged and the refugee crisis reached its peak, Rebecca Lowe … Continue reading "A Slow Ride to Tehran: Rebecca Lowe in Conversation"
Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church
Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church
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"
Concert: Simone Spagnolo’s Low Strings Drama
Concert: Simone Spagnolo’s Low Strings Drama
Join award-winning composer - and Wanstead resident - Simone Spagnolo for a unique blend of chamber music and mystery drama soundtracks. This concert will present Low Strings Drama, a musical drama for viola and violoncello in eleven variations that alternates tense and turbid moments to frantic passages and dreamy melodies. Recently release on all music platforms, this … Continue reading "Concert: Simone Spagnolo’s Low Strings Drama"
The Just Checking In podcast – Live!
The Just Checking In podcast – Live!
The Fringe is delighted to host the next chapter for the Just Checking In podcast as it host its very first live show. Hosted by founder Freddie Cocker, below, the … Continue reading "The Just Checking In podcast – Live!"
Wanstead Book Festival presents: Tim Burrows
Wanstead Book Festival presents: Tim Burrows
Until 1965, Wanstead was truly a part of Essex, and even now there are tell-tale signs all around us of a time before it became part of a London borough. In the 1980s, though, Essex became the stuff of tabloid headlines, supposed stereotypes and populist politics. Author Tim Burrows, in his book The Invention of … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Tim Burrows"
Wanstead Flats Parkrun
Wanstead Flats Parkrun
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.
Pottery: Throwing Taster Session
Pottery: Throwing Taster Session
Suitable for adults and kids (11+) Taster sessions are the perfect way to introduce yourself to pottery. In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes feature a maximum of three students. You will be taught how to prepare your clay, how to centre … Continue reading "Pottery: Throwing Taster Session"
Wellbeing Walks
Wellbeing Walks
Free walks organised by Redbridge Vision. This walk is Grade 2 - described as "a steady pace, some gentle slopes and uneven terrain". Meet on Christchurch Green, by the church.
Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church
Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church
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"
MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting I
MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting I
Four outstanding MUST Wine tastings with four great wines every Saturday throughout the Fringe… it’s a MUST! Saturday September 30th at 2pm: To finish the Fringe in style…Champagne Tasting (Rosé, … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting I"
MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting II
MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting II
Four outstanding MUST Wine tastings with four great wines every Saturday throughout the Fringe… it’s a MUST! Saturday September 30th at 4pm: To finish the Fringe in style…Champagne Tasting (extra … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting II"