July 2024

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Wanstead Fringe 2024: local venues support accessible theatre-making

bullTheatre upstairs at The Bull

The Wanstead Fringe has been given free use of two local theatre spaces for the duration of the festival (7 to 28 September).

“We want theatre-making to be accessible and don’t want people to avoid putting on their show due to extortionate venue costs. So, we are very thankful to The Bull and Wanstead Methodist Church for offering their spaces to us, and we hope to present as many amazing shows as we can,” said a spokesperson. The application deadline for theatre productions is 19 July.

Email theatre@wansteadfringe.org

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Paralympians to join disability awareness festival in Wanstead

Screenshot 2024-06-24 at 09.59.51Lilly Mills and Samanta Bullock

A disability awareness festival will take place on Christ Church Green this month.

“Audiences will be entertained by outstanding disabled talent, Paralympians Samanta Bullock and Lilly Mills and star guests Rozalla, Baby D and Alison Limerick. This is the borough’s only inclusive and accessible festival for everyone,” said a spokesperson for One Place East.

The Disability Festival in the Park – taking place on 17 July from 12 noon to 7pm (free entry) – will also feature information stands, workshops, games and crafts.

Visit wnstd.com/ope