Aldersbrook Area Guide

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your local Wanstead (Woodford) choir is run by vocal coach Nicola Cain. Over the past few years Rock Choir has become firmly ingrained on the national consciousness, with its unique mix of en-masse singing, fundraising, television appearances, and emphasis on supporting local communities. With performances at prestigious national venues such as 158 metres up the BT tower in London and sporting events such as the 2012 rugby league final at Wembley Stadium which featured 1,500 choir members! - you too can have the opportunity to be a singing star! Every week local people like you attend group rehearsals and learn pop, rock, Motown and every now and again a 'pop gospel' song. Like the sound of that? You can book a FREE taster session for yourself (and a maybe a friend!) to experience the easy going atmosphere and expert vocal tuition. Go to https://www.rockchoir.com/join to book you own FREE singing session to get a taste of singing yourself Here is a quote about our choir - 'Why I love Rock Choir: I've had lupus for over 16 years. I get to forget that once a week and I feel like I've achieved something in life now, as I've had to give everything else up because of it.' - Sheryl (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

Timid Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes summer picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad announces his latest in a long line of extravagant obsessions: a gypsy caravan. Generous Toad. Exciting Toad. Only-A-Tiny-Bit-Boastful Toad. The Riverbankers console themselves with the fact that he cannot possibly get any worse - until, bewitched by the roar of a motor-car and the screech of burning tyres, he does. The other animals resolve to save him from himself but can they teach him even a jot of restraint AND help him evict the opportunistic stoats and weasels who have taken over his ancestral pile? Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahames timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure. Enjoy it all summer across the UK where the story is set: in the great British outdoors. Running time (approx): 1hr 40min (inc 20 minute interval) Suitable for ages 5+ (younger children also welcome). Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing & picnic. Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

Illyria's production of Jane Austen's glorious social comedy attracted sell-out audiences for a total of six years. It toured throughout the UK and Europe, attracted nationwide critical acclaim. In a whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane, thoughtful people - and they hate each other! Or do they? Can she see beyond his pride, and can he overcome her prejudice, in order to achieve happiness? If your idea of Jane Austen is stuffy costume drama then this sparkling adaptation may make you change your mind. Bring a picnic and have a ball as the irrepressible Illyria sharpen their claws to bring you Jane Austen at her vibrant, bitchy best! Running time (approx.): 2hrs 20min (including 20 minute interval). Suitable for ages 8+.

YEAR 11 OF THE WORLDS LONGEST RUNNING SOLO SHOWS AROUND BEING NEURODIVERGENT, NEURODIVERSE AND AUTISTIC, and Paul Wady is repeating his Eccentrics character-acting show for 2025. Before Neurodiversity there was Eccentricity. We hid in plain sight. Quentin Crisp introduces Spike Milligan, Patricia Highsmith, Pete Burns, Dame Edith Sitwell, Screaming Lord Sutch and others whose self integrity dominated their lives. Are you Eccentric? Take the audience test through the show and find out. Two Four-star reviews so far. Winner of the 2023 Neurodiverse Review Lifetime Achievement Award. Autistic Elder. Very good looking for his age. The show the mainstream press have refused to review despite seeing since it started in 2015.

ELGAR Froissart Overture HUMPERDINCK Hansel and Gretel Suite (arr SCHWARZ) SAINT-SANS Symphony No 3 in C minor (organ) Op 78 Conductor Mark Shanahan Leader Sophie Cameron We end the season with three fin-de-sicle works all composed around 1890: Elgars first orchestral success; a modern arrangement of highlights from Humperdincks evergreen fairy-tale opera; and Saint-Sans glorious orchestral tour-de-force plus organ! If you have enjoyed our concerts this year you might be interested in saving money while supporting us by attending all four of our main concerts next season (October 2025 -June 2026) by purchasing a Season Pass. This will give you a discount on the cost of purchasing tickets to all four concerts separately. For more information please email:[email protected]. To be kept up to date with about our future concerts you might wish to join our mailing list. If so, please contact us at: [email protected].

We had such a brilliant night in the stunning upstairs ballroom of this much-loved Leytonstone pub in October & we cant wait to be back. The wonderful DJ Lady G ( Solar Radio, Secret Garden Party) will be spinning all your favourite feelgood 70s & 80s disco tunes & our fabulous dancer Pablo will be leading the flashmob style line-ups. There's prizes for the best retro outfits & free sweets & ice pops too! It's going to be another HSDY night to remember. Ends midnight.