Upton Area Guide
A locals' guide to Upton
Where do Upton locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
plaistow,
plashet,
upton park,
forest gate,
west ham,
maryland,
stratford,
manor park,
aldersbrook,
and leytonstone
Did you know?
"Until 2010, Greenford was the only station on the Underground network with an escalator up to platform level. There is now a small escalator in the central line part of Stratford Station."
Perfect for commuters, Leytonstone is only five stops on the Central line from London Liverpool Street.
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Joshua Mugume
Watch all the big Hollywood blockbusters and arts films at independent Hackney Picturehouse.
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Chris Manderson
Many people don't realise it's only a quick train ride into central London from Barking Station!
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Natalie Mills
Explore Upton
What locals say about Upton
Activities near Upton
Lost Horizons Presents Robb Johnson
Robb Johnson is widely recognized as one of the UK's finest songwriters. An English original, (Robin Denselow, the Guardian) one of our best singer-songwriters ever (Mike Harding). He gigs in the UK, Belgium, Germany & the USA, & his songs are covered by many singers. In 2013 the release of a new, revised version of Gentle Men, Robb's family history of the First World War, recorded with Roy Bailey & Barb Jungr, again received unanimous critical acclaim a wonderful mixture of the political and personalA really moving piece of work (Billy Bragg, & a folk classic (The Guardian) A review of Robb's 2014 album Us & Them said Robb Johnson keeps folk music relevant & thought-provoking. Us & Them shows what can be created by one man & a guitar, (The Living Tradition), while the following year's band album, Here Goes Nothing, prompted the following review from R2: Within bars of the opening onslaught. It's evident that Robb is quite the kamikaze axe man. Support comes from South London based Singer/Songwriter Joe Wilkes. "There is a parallel universe to ours where Lady Gaga is a pub singer and Simon Cowell is a used car salesmen. In that same universe London singer/songwriter Joe Wilkes is a superstar, his records sell by the million. Meanwhile in this dimension (every now and then), Joe puts out a collection of new songs, no big fanfares, just real music, sung and played by a real musician.".Read more
Forest plays Elgar, Humperdinck and Saint-Sans
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:tickets@forestphilharmonic.org.uk. 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: orchestra@forestphilharmonic.org.uk.Read more
Three Graces Comedy
Enjoy a classic stand-up show with a lively compere and top International comedians. See the best pro acts and emerging talent live on stage
Good Ship Comedy feat. Sam Campbell
Since moving to the UK just 2 1/2 years ago, Sam Campbell has bewitched audiences and critics alike with his absurdist, warm and original comedy. Already lauded back in his native Australia, Sam has become a phenomenon on these shores, winning the biggest prize in comedy - Best Show at the Edinburgh Festival in 2022 - followed quickly by being crowned champion of Taskmaster in 2023. Channeling The Mighty Boosh, Vic & Bob, Eddie Izzard and his own unique bizarro point of view, Sam is truly a one-in-a-million comedian. "A nutball with deceptive precision...exhausting, exhilarating and a touch of genius." The Times "Campbell's imagination produces wonderfully adhesive images. Hes certainly got his wee-small-hours randomness operating at a fine comic pitch here." Guardian A wizard of extreme eccentricity...he is our pick of an exquisite comedy star to be." Sydney Morning Herald Plus support from Rosco McLelland, Louise Leigh and MC Ben Van der VeldeRead more
Tygers of Pan Tang
Robb Weir is never a man to take what he has for granted. Having led the Tygers since their first album through a plethora of line-up changes he recognises that the current Tygers are probably the strongest since they were at the forefront of the NWOBHM. The original band, who made 4 albums for MCA records, survived the unexpected departure of Jess Cox to run Neat records and later John Sykes, who was bound for Thin Lizzy and a multi-million seller with Whitesnake. What they didn't survive was their greatest commercial success with the album 'The Cage'. However, Weir, ever the optimist, formed a new version of the band to both play the old material and write songs that would represent this 'new' Tygers. The backbone of the band - Craig Ellis on drums, together with Jack Meille on vocals have now been together for considerably longer than the first Tygers and were joined by Francesco Marras on guitar and Huw Holding on bass for their 2023 album 'Bloodlines' an album that is turning up on many 'Best Album of 2023' lists.Read more
Stop Motion Animation Club, 8-12 yrs
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of Stop Motion Animation at Lab Central! In this club, you’ll team up in groups of 2 or 3 and share an iPad to create your very own animated movies! You’ll work together with other young animators to dream up fun stories, design awesome characters, and build them using modelling clay. Your creations will come to life using the magic of stop-motion! Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience, this club is for you! It’s run by young people, so no adults are leading—it's all about learning and creating together, sharing ideas, and making something amazing as a team. Suitable for children 8-12 years old. The club will run from 22 January to 26 February. You will be expected to attend each session.Read more
Knock2bag Comedy Night With Paul Foot
There is limited seating so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. The biggest names. The hottest new acts. The best mixed bills. Knock2bag Comedy Night, one of Time Out’s top 5 comedy clubs in London, weekly at MOTH Club, bringing you an eclectic mix of big names and handpicked ‘ones to watch’. Presented by Knock2Bag. This is an 18+ eventRead more
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