Romeo & Juliet at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
You may know the story of Juliet and her Romeo, but not in this way. A dEFAULT THEATRE production.

Food, Fun and Craft Market Day
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Stalls, bouncy castle and activities in the church grounds from 11am. Craft market in the hall from 10am.

ELMHURST GARDENS ACTION DAY
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Help maintain this Green Flag Award park. Repeated on 20 June.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society. Repeated on 21 June.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-05-17 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

North East London Astronomical Society
2026-05-17 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT

The Importance of Lasting Power of Attorney
2026-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by Gaye Illsley. Visitors welcome.

Flower arranging demonstration
2026-05-18 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Lorraine Gagan presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2026-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others and to share thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and loss.

Two at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A bickering husband and wife and the dozen regulars who pass through their pub in an evening are played by two actors. Each vignette skillfully combines pathos and humor. A Redbridge Creates Theatre Company production.

West Essex Ramblers
2026-05-23 10:30 - 14:00 | meet at Buckhurst Hill station
A walk from Buckhurst Hill to Theydon Bois (6.5 miles).

May Music Festival: Piano Recital
2026-05-23 17:30 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Featuring Forest Gate’s Lewis Kingsley Peart.

May Music Festival: Singalong
2026-05-24 18:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Featuring shortened versions of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore.

May Music Festival: Saints and miracles
2026-05-25 17:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Featuring Rune Medieval, who specialise in music of the Middle Ages.

Kids Animal Window Art Workshop
2026-05-26 10:00 | Mill Grove, Crescent Road, E18 1JB
Children’s art activity hosted by Udette Arts. Suitable for seven- to 10-year-olds.

Boxed In at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-05-26 11:00 - 11:45 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A quirky, thought-provoking exploration of the unspoken rules that shape our lives. A Daryl & Co and Half Moon co-production for ages three to six.

Book Witch Puppetry Workshop
2026-05-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Join Coppice Theatre for a craft workshop using recycled materials. Suitable for children aged five and over.

How To Catch A Book Witch
2026-05-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A show by Coppice Theatre for children aged three and over.

Basil Hodge Quartet featuring Tony Kofi
2026-05-26 20:00 - 23:00 | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

Bombs & Bravery: St Paul's in the Blitz
2026-05-27 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Jill Finch for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Music on the Hill Recital Series
2026-05-29 18:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Featuring The Boreas Trio. Bar opens at 6.30pm; performance starts at 7.30pm.

Wanstead Vintage Fair
2026-05-30 10:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Including fashion, jewellery, homewares, vinyl, books and prints.

Wanstead Park to Richmond Bike ride
2026-05-31 09:00 - 17:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A 50-mile ride taking in iconic London sights. Suitable for experienced riders only. A Redbridge Cycling Campaign event.

Open gardens in Wanstead
2026-05-31 14:00 - 17:00 | various
The gardens of 17, 21 and 22 Greenstone Mews, 32 Voluntary Place and Wanstead Place surgery will be open to the public as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-06-01 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Womens' football and my involvement
2026-06-02 10:30 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Patricia Gregory (founding member of the Women’s Football Association) for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2026-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
