IT’S PEAK FRINGE

With multiple Fringe events on Wednesday and Thursday and the theatre, music, comedy and Kinema coming at the weekend, these really are the days of our lives.

On Wednesday there is Improv Comedy at the Wanstead Tap, a Ukulele workshop (sold out) at More Italy, a talk from expert snappers Geoff Wilkinson and Stefan Rousseau (couple of tickets left) and a masterclass in making choux pastry at La Bakerie (four returned tickets now available).

On Thursday there is a double headlining comedy night from Chris McGlade and Gerry K, a Dixie-land jazz concert in the majesty of St Mary’s Church, a breadmaking masterclass and singer-songwriter Davey James at Luppolo.

For the weekend, there are still some Kinema spaces available, and also the highlight of this year’s Fringe, our attempt to turn Wanstead into theatreland: The Railway Children, The Border and We Must Throw The Cows Down the Ravine (Fri and Sat).

These are just some highlights – the full programme is at wansteadfringe.org. Don’t miss out. Meanwhile here are some scenes from the fringe so far…

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Well, today was the first day of the Wanstead Fringe Festival and what a day it was! There was kindness with Elsa Elsa Mark Arnold Mountney there was an amazing street party at the Duke Wanstead The cows even cane back to Wanstead courtesy of Karen Humpage. Whodunnit? – We found out with Isabelle Grey’s Crime writing session. As darkness fell the high powered telescopes came out at the cricket club for a bit of stargazing. After all that thank goodness it was time for Aperitivo Italiano at More Italy – we needed a beer! Thanks to all the people who worked so hard on their Fringe events today. You did us and Wanstead proud! #wansteadfringe #community Check out https://wansteadfringe.wansteadium.com and get your tickets for the other amazing events this week

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So another busy day at the Fringe and another amazing line up to fill Wanstead with music and light. The Cuckfield managed to combine great music and raise a shedloader money for Haven House (it’s the name of the band performing ok, I couldn’t resist!!!) Arnold the Wanstead cow moved to his temporary home at Majestic and The Jazz Vespers were just frankly wonderful. The Spreading kindness crew are now firing up the kiln for all the kindness messages, which you’ll find on the kindness tree at the festival on Sunday. We had a great comedy night with Jason Simmons the comedy hypnotist, we’d love to report on it but we can’t remember what happened. Woof! Thanks once again Wanstead for supporting the Wanstead Fringe. Remember get your tickets for the rest of the events at https://wansteadfringe.wansteadium.com #wansteadfringe #community #music #fun https://wansteadfringe.wansteadium.com

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Day 4 in the Wanstead Fringe House. Great to see so many of you at the Garden in the Sky event! Wanstead could look very different next year. Our king of comedy is 20 year old Aldersbrook comedian Matt Winterbotham ex Wanstead high pupil who won our best new act competition. A worthy winner, the standard was amazingly high so a real treat for all attendees. Don’t forget we have lots more events coming up this week so make sure you book your tickets and get it in your diary. Bring out your dead, sorry sort out your jumble, it’s nearly time for the Jumble Trail. There are loads of jumble stops and you’ll see by the Petty Son & Prestwich boards where they are. Alternatively get the map from the Wanstead Fringe site or pick up a printed copy from the Cornerhouse. There are some stalls there this year as well as maps. Keep supporting the events people are putting on and support your fringe. If you keep coming we’ll keep going #wansteadfringe #community #greatplacetolive https://wansteadfringe.wansteadium.com

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