Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard
Wanstead Methodist Church Hermon Hill, WansteadWeek of Events
Wanstead Church Services
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"
Hot Desk Fridays
A new co-working space has opened on 34-40 Wanstead High Street. Wanstead Works offers an array of work stations, breakout and meeting areas and private booths, as well as a registered business address, post and delivery collection service. The building can also be used for business seminars, creative events, workshops, talks and group meetings. “A … Continue reading "Hot Desk Fridays"
Wanstead Cricket Club End Of Season Party & Matt Hinton Dj Set
Hang out with your local superstar cricketers, Wanstead cricket club. Rub shoulders at their official end of the season party. Their cup final is scheduled for the 13th of September. Will the season end victorious? Either way we are in for a celebration, enjoy bangers from the late 90s early 2000’s with set from Matt … Continue reading "Wanstead Cricket Club End Of Season Party & Matt Hinton Dj Set"
Autumn Equinox Shamanic Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath
Autumn Equinox Shamanic Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath
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 … Continue reading "Autumn Equinox Shamanic Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath"
Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard
Recital: Musical Theatre and Classical Favourites with Lydia Gerrard
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"
Backgammon Tournament
Backgammon Tournament
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"
Golden Sun & Silver Moon
Golden Sun & Silver Moon
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 … Continue reading "Golden Sun & Silver Moon"
Wanstead Backgammon Society
Wanstead Backgammon Society
Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information
Plotters: Wanstead Book Festival presents Lizzie Dearden
Plotters: Wanstead Book Festival presents Lizzie Dearden
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 … Continue reading "Plotters: Wanstead Book Festival presents Lizzie Dearden"
Pottery Classes
Pottery Classes
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 … Continue reading "Pottery Classes"
Confidence Camera Action Workshop
Confidence Camera Action Workshop
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 … Continue reading "Confidence Camera Action Workshop"
Why shoot black & white documentary pictures on film in an era of easy digital colour?
Why shoot black & white documentary pictures on film in an era of easy digital colour?
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 bit of fun. He will discuss his story-telling thinking, the work flow from initial idea to exhibition and publication and creative processes including; why use … Continue reading "Why shoot black & white documentary pictures on film in an era of easy digital colour?"
Golden Sun & Silver Moon
Golden Sun & Silver Moon
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 … Continue reading "Golden Sun & Silver Moon"
Miss Julie
Miss Julie
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 … Continue reading "Miss Julie"
Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair
Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair
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 … Continue reading "Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair"
Golden Sun & Silver Moon
Golden Sun & Silver Moon
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 … Continue reading "Golden Sun & Silver Moon"
Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)
Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)
An evening looking how to make your house as environmentally friendly as possible, featuring: Dan Edelstyn (who last spoke at the Fringe in 2022) who will return to give an … Continue reading "Power-full: How to futureproof your home (and your life)"
Miss Julie
Miss Julie
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 … Continue reading "Miss Julie"
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.
How to make Madeleines and Q&A with Pastry Chef
How to make Madeleines and Q&A with Pastry Chef
A demonstration at La Bakerie on how to make their top-selling Madeleines and how to replicate them at home. The pastry chef will also give you a bakery tour and … Continue reading "How to make Madeleines and Q&A with Pastry Chef"
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"
Voicing Grief
Voicing Grief
Voicing Grief is an event bringing people together through poetry to normalise conversations around death and grief. Every day language often fails us in times of mourning, and poetry has … Continue reading "Voicing Grief"
MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard
MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard
MUST Wine Bar – host of the Wanstead Wine Festival Join MUST Wine in their courtyard for a live jazz-filled evening full of great music, international gins and maybe a … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar – Live Jazz and Gin in the Courtyard"
Miss Julie
Miss Julie
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 … Continue reading "Miss Julie"
Tequila Discovery
Tequila Discovery
Tequila enthusiast? Join us for a tequila discovery masterclass with Tiempo founder James, you will get to try an array of tequilas and learn all about agave spirits, the process … Continue reading "Tequila Discovery"
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"
Miss Julie
Miss Julie
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 … Continue reading "Miss Julie"
Crime Stories with Patrick Marlowe
Crime Stories with Patrick Marlowe
Last year, Patrick Marlowe told three ghost stories to an audience of the living and the dead in St Mary’s churchyard. This year, he’s back, and his thoughts have turned … Continue reading "Crime Stories with Patrick Marlowe"
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 Classes
Pottery Classes
Family Hand-building Session – 3 Hours – Adults and kids 6+ The Hand-building classes are a fun and very accessible way to introduce yourself and children to clay and will feature a maximum of four students. These classes are perfect for adults and kids alike, and are suitable for children from the age of six. … Continue reading "Pottery Classes"
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.
Wool Felting Workshop
Wool Felting Workshop
You are invited to take part in decorating a ‘community’ cover for a shroud – an ongoing project that connects participants whilst enjoying tender conversations and contemplative creativity. You will also be able to make a keepsake to take home with you. Yuli runs her company Bellacouche and was born in Norway and although she … Continue reading "Wool Felting Workshop"
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, revisit familiar myths, grapple with contemporary quandaries, and … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"
MUST Wine Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
MUST Wine Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
MUST Wine Bar – host of the Wanstead Wine Festival MUST Wine finishes Wanstead Fringe 2024 in style with its ever popular Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting. They will crack open four bottles of bubbles from Champagne, England and Italy – all made in the ‘traditional method’ and will include a Rosé bubbles, Blanc de … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting"
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories
Short Plays, Big Stories brings an exciting evening of original new writing to the Wanstead Fringe. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical voices promises to delight and challenge audiences in equal measure. Expect to be transported back in time, revisit familiar myths, grapple with contemporary quandaries, and … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"
MUST Wine Bar: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting
MUST Wine Bar: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting
MUST Wine Bar – host of the Wanstead Fringe Wine Festival MUST Wine finishes Wanstead Fringe 2024 in style with its ever popular Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting. They will crack open four bottles of bubbles from Champagne, England and Italy – all made in the ‘traditional method’ and will include a Rosé bubbles, Blanc … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting"
Sketchy: Interactive Art & Alcohol
Sketchy: Interactive Art & Alcohol
3 rooms of immersive art tutorials with our three in house artists. Each session lasts 1 hour, with 10-minute intervals between each session. Drink & Draw with Leia Darla, allows you to try your hand at Life Drawing our female model, Leia will take you through techniques to bring your work to life using pencils, charcoal, … Continue reading "Sketchy: Interactive Art & Alcohol"
Natural Voices choir
Natural Voices choir
A golden hour of Natural Voices Choir with their banging set. Stretch summer out that little bit longer with their uplifting sound, promising to get everyone feeling happy. ——- Bring … Continue reading "Natural Voices choir"
Miss Julie
Miss Julie
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"