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The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR
The Magic Bookmark
The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

Week of Events
St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 18 Sept
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel – visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins, … Continue reading "St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 18 Sept"
St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 19 Sept
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel – visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins, … Continue reading "St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 19 Sept"
St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 20 Sept
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel – visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins, … Continue reading "St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 20 Sept"
Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The … Continue reading "Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour"
Wanstead Festival 2025
Wanstead Festival 2025
This is the big one – the festival that Wanstead Fringe eh… fringes! The Annual Wanstead Festival will take place on Christchurch Green showcasing all things Wanstead. This popular event … Continue reading "Wanstead Festival 2025"
The Magic Bookmark
The Magic Bookmark
Join “everyone’s favourite pantomime dame” (Metro) and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G in a award-winning panto adventure for the whole family! Book Worm is livid that encyclopaedias give people … Continue reading "The Magic Bookmark"
The Magic Bookmark
The Magic Bookmark
Join “everyone’s favourite pantomime dame” (Metro) and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G in a award-winning panto adventure for the whole family! Book Worm is livid that encyclopaedias give people so much knowledge, so decides to steal all the books from Mama G’s library. Before the world can turn to chaos, Mama G vows to … Continue reading "The Magic Bookmark"
Alice in Wonderband
Alice in Wonderband
Join Redbridge Brass as they take you on a musical journey through popular children's stories and follow Alice down the rabbit hole.
Love and Human
Love and Human
What if you were a robot and you didn’t know it? What if the scientist in charge was in love with you? Annabeth is a robot being used in various experiments by scientists Harvey and AJ. She is unaware that she is a robot. Harvey is in love with Annabeth and is trying to make … Continue reading "Love and Human"
Love and Human
Love and Human
What if you were a robot and you didn’t know it? What if the scientist in charge was in love with you? Annabeth is a robot being used in various experiments by scientists Harvey and AJ. She is unaware that she is a robot. Harvey is in love with Annabeth and is trying to make … Continue reading "Love and Human"
Wanstead at War
Wanstead at War
Local Historian Davis Watson gives an updated version of his talk that was originally held to celebrate eighty years since VE Day. A look back at the bombs that fell in the town, local residents who lost their lives and Wanstead’s hard working local Civil Defence Service. This is a FREE event with donations being … Continue reading "Wanstead at War"
Love and Human
Love and Human
What if you were a robot and you didn’t know it? What if the scientist in charge was in love with you? Annabeth is a robot being used in various experiments by scientists Harvey and AJ. She is unaware that she is a robot. Harvey is in love with Annabeth and is trying to make … Continue reading "Love and Human"
Buzzfest
Buzzfest
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let’s try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peak into what really happens. With filmed … Continue reading "Buzzfest"
Buzzfest
Buzzfest
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let’s try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date. BuzzFest is a dark comedy theatrical experience that allows the audience to enter the grubby festival fields and gain an intimate peak into what really happens. With filmed … Continue reading "Buzzfest"
Quiet Light
Quiet Light
In a flooded world, Ray’s boat crashes into a lighthouse. Stranded with Ava, the strange lighthouse keeper, he waits for help to arrive. However, something is terribly wrong… Ava and Ray are haunted by something more than guilt and regret. Something that walks the lighthouse, wishing they would stay. Quiet Light explores the lives of … Continue reading "Quiet Light"
An Evening with Comedian Robin Ince hosted by Laugh-Able and UnmedOKAYted Podcast
An Evening with Comedian Robin Ince hosted by Laugh-Able and UnmedOKAYted Podcast
Award-winning disability and mental health comedy night. Laugh-Able is teaming up with award-deserving neurodivergency podcast UnmedOKAYted, to host a live evening of discussion with award-winning comedian and author Robin Ince to discuss all things neurodivergent and how this impacts who we are as performers. Hosted by UnmedOKAYted podcast creators; Mark Nicholas (Disability Champions of The … Continue reading "An Evening with Comedian Robin Ince hosted by Laugh-Able and UnmedOKAYted Podcast"
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co.
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co.
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. Comedy, chaos and cocktails. We’re not performing a play at this year’s Fringe but we still have something special for you. Wanstead’s very own sitcom! Back at City Place and hosted live with Titty & Lizzie, join us for a special screening of our mockumentary mini-series. … Continue reading "Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. "
Buzzfest
Buzzfest
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let’s try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their … Continue reading "Buzzfest"
Quiet Light
Quiet Light
In a flooded world, Ray’s boat crashes into a lighthouse. Stranded with Ava, the strange lighthouse keeper, he waits for help to arrive. However, something is terribly wrong… Ava and … Continue reading "Quiet Light"
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co.
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co.
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. Comedy, chaos and cocktails. We’re not performing a play at this year’s Fringe but we still have something special for you. Wanstead’s very own sitcom! Back at City Place and hosted live with Titty & Lizzie, join us for a special screening of our mockumentary mini-series. … Continue reading "Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. "
Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The … Continue reading "Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour"
Buzzfest
Buzzfest
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let’s try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their … Continue reading "Buzzfest"
BRAINS
BRAINS
Day Job Theatre presents BRAINS by Andrew Atha. Kiera was a zombiephile (a fan of all undead media) but now finds the tropes hit a bit too close to home. Henry prefers romcoms and couldn’t spot a cliché until it was biting him in the face. The contrast between Kiera’s laid-back attitude towards getting eaten … Continue reading "BRAINS"
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co.
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co.
Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. Comedy, chaos and cocktails. We’re not performing a play at this year’s Fringe but we still have something special for you. Wanstead’s very own sitcom! Back at City Place and hosted live with Titty & Lizzie, join us for a special screening of our mockumentary mini-series. … Continue reading "Special Screening: Behind the Scenes with Wanstead Theatre Co. "
Harmony Happening
Harmony Happening
The Friends of St. Gabriel’s invite you to “Harmony Happening”, a relaxed singing workshop with Jenny Goodman, renowned for her warm and inclusive approach. You can join us for the … Continue reading "Harmony Happening"
Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class
Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class
In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes accommodate a maximum of three students. You will be taught … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class"
BRAINS
BRAINS
Day Job Theatre presents BRAINS by Andrew Atha. Kiera was a zombiephile (a fan of all undead media) but now finds the tropes hit a bit too close to home. Henry prefers romcoms and couldn’t spot a cliché until it was biting him in the face. The contrast between Kiera’s laid-back attitude towards getting eaten … Continue reading "BRAINS"
Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class
Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class
In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes accommodate a maximum of three students. You will be taught … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery – Throwing Class"
Buzzfest
Buzzfest
Can booze, out-of-date Viagra, sweaty tent flirtations and booming music solve all your problems? Absolutely not but let’s try anyway! The award winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their … Continue reading "Buzzfest"
BRAINS
BRAINS
Day Job Theatre presents BRAINS by Andrew Atha. Kiera was a zombiephile (a fan of all undead media) but now finds the tropes hit a bit too close to home. Henry prefers romcoms and couldn’t spot a cliché until it was biting him in the face. The contrast between Kiera’s laid-back attitude towards getting eaten … Continue reading "BRAINS"
Reveries
Reveries
Immersive harp and vocal soundscapes. Reveries is a headphone-based immersive play combining harp music, narrative text, and spatial sound design. The session features the full audio experience. Set in a … Continue reading "Reveries"
CROSSING CONTINENTS – Fiona Harrison and Ricardo Curbelo in Concert
CROSSING CONTINENTS – Fiona Harrison and Ricardo Curbelo in Concert
Fiona Harrison (Classical /Spanish Guitar) “An extremely persuasive artist with immaculate tone and perfectly balanced technique” – Classical Guitar magazine Ricardo Curbelo (Harp, Cuatro, Maracas, Vocals) “I have never heard the harp played … Continue reading "CROSSING CONTINENTS – Fiona Harrison and Ricardo Curbelo in Concert"