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. … 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"

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

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"

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"

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?"

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"

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"

One of East London’s most celebrated literary figures, Iain Sinclair has observed and chronicled the changing nature of London, as well as the people who live here. In conversation with John Rogers, Sinclair will discuss his new book Pariah Genius in which he followed in the footsteps of photographer John Deakin who himself charted the … Continue reading "Pariah Genius: Wanstead Book Festival presents Iain Sinclair"

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"

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)"

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"

A short, reflective service of evening prayer held each Wednesday evening in St Mary's church on Overton Drive.

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 brings an exciting evening of original new writing to Wanstead. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical voices promises … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"

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 – 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"

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 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 brings an exciting evening of original new writing to Wanstead. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical voices promises … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"

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"

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"

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.

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 … Continue reading "Pottery Classes"

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.

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 brings an exciting evening of original new writing to Wanstead. From the provocative to the nostalgic to the experimental, this collection of fresh theatrical voices promises … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"

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 brings an exciting evening of original new writing to Wanstead. 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, grapple with compelling quandaries, and consider new ways of seeing … Continue reading "Short Plays, Big Stories"

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"

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"

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"

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"