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LEYTONSTONE FESTIVALTHE BEST LITTLE FESTIVAL

Sunday 1st — Sunday 8th September 2019

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Leytonstone Festival 2019

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Welcome to the 2019 Leytonstone Festival!

With over 40 events, in over 20 venues in just 8 days, we hope that everyone will find something to their tastes. In keeping with the spirit of the Festival over 26 years, you'll have the opportunity to be entertained by many local performers taking the opportunity to showcase their talents!

And if, when you're enjoying a gig or play or whatever performances you choose, remember that the main purpose of the Leytonstone Festival is to provide entertainment, a little enjoyable education but mainly for everyone to have fun!

Bring your family, bring your friends and make the 2019 Festival yet another record breaker!

The Trustees wish to thank the Festival sponsors and supporters: The National Lottery, Leytonstone Tavern, London Borough of Waltham Forest and The Stow Brothers.

Enjoy your festival!

Angela, Jude & MikeThe Festival Trustees

Leytonstone Festival

www.leytonstonefestival.org.uk

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Leytonstone Festival 2019 Contents

Programme Contents

Sunday 1st September

Saturday 7th September

Tuesday 3rd September

Venue Directory

Thursday 5th September

Monday 2nd September

Sunday 8th September

Wednesday 4th September

Friday 6th September

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Sunday1st September

Sunday 1st September

Creative writing workshop based on the theme of resilience, recovery and survival after tragedy. Attendees at the workshop will have an opportunity to discuss the topic then write and recite their poems and prose. Come explore and share your writing skills and be surprised at what you can produce. Open to all. www.wftwinningassociation.org

Sunday 1st – Sunday 8th SeptemberConnecting Hitchcock with modern Leytonstone audiences. A series of contemporary oil paintings, of locals, in place of actors, replicating specific stills from Hitchcock films to include Psycho, Vertigo, and Marnie. www.stonespace.gallery

Synth-pop duo performing classic songs. Come along and dance to Tainted Love, Stayin’ Alive, Club Tropicana, A Little Respect, Sex Bomb, Rasputin, The Model, Don’t You Want Me, Young Hearts Run Free, Just Can’t Get Enough, Rhinestone Cowboy, all performed live in The Transistor Brothers’ unique electronic 80s style.www.transistorbrothers.co.uk

Waltham Forest, Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica Twinning Association

Hitchcock’s: Faces of Leytonstone

The Transistor Brothers

Live MusicHeathcote & Star, E11 4EA20:30 - 23:00Free

Creative Writing WorkshopThe Leytonstone Tavern, E11 3PX14:00 - 17:00Free

ExhibitionLeytonstone Library, E11 1HGSundays: 12:00 - 16:00Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 19:00Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00Free

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In Santiago de Cuba, carnival means Conga and Conga de la Cocoteros are here to bring the spirit of carnival to Leytonstone. This is authentic carnival Conga: while Bass drums, Bocu drums and Brake drums lay out the rhythms, a soprano sax solos, the drummers sing and the audience dance, drink and soak up the atmosphere!

Conga de la Cocoteros:- Cuban carnival music!

Live MusicSt Andrew's Church, E11 1JD12:00 - 13:00Free

Live MusicStone Pizzeria, E11 1HR19:30Free

Live MusicO'Neills, E11 3AW13:00 - 15:00Free

Jessie Irvin Rose is a solo singer songwriter whose performances have been described as "transcendent", "soulful" and "a piece of art" (Soul Stripped Sessions). Her music has been commended by Radio 6's Edith Bowman as "stunning". With inspiration drawn from Kate Bush to Moses Sumney, to Rufus Wainwright, a Neo-soul piano genre is born. Romy Deighton is a singer song writer from Chingford who has performed at many gigs and open mic nights and most recently sung for the judges of The Voice 2019.

Classical Vybes Vocal Ensemble Sing Spirituals, Jazz and ShowTunes

Jessie Rose and Romy Deighton

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Monday2nd September

TheatreLeytonstone Library, E11 1HG19:30 - 22:00Free with collection

The Leytonstone Library Playreading Group present a staged play reading with costumes and scenery of Mrs Warren’s Profession, a 1902 early feminist shocker by Bernard Shaw, with Jenny Runacre in the title role. What is Mrs Warren’s profession? Why does her daughter Vivie, a very modern cigar-smoking young Edwardian woman, find it so objectionable? Who is her father and will she marry the Rector’s son? Join us on Monday 2nd September at 7.30 to find out. After over eighty years we still welcome free audiences and performers to the Leytonstone Library Theatre Hall on the second Monday evening of most months.

Leytonstone Playreading Group in Mrs Warren’s Profession by G.B.Shaw


Tuesday3rd September

East Side Jazz Club presents Henry Lowther’s Still Waters

Live MusicEx-Servicemen's Club, E11 3DB20:00 - 23:00£8

Classical Vybes Vocal Ensemble, an a capella group featuring local singers, present a varied repertoire of spirituals, jazz, showtunes, classical pieces and much more in this enjoyable short midday concert.www.standrewsleytonstone.org

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Henry Lowther has been playing jazz since the mid sixties. He even played at Woodstock! He has been at the forefront of British jazz ever since. His band Still Waters has been going since 1997. As a result Still Waters is now one of the most accomplished, tightly ensembled and creative bands around. Although a classic quintet of two front line & rhythm, Still Waters plays radical and original music, ranging from gentle, quietly pastoral and melodic music, reflecting the band’s name, through to dynamic, free improvisation.www.eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com

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Jive Dance Lessons

DanceSinbin @ The Plough & Harrow, E11 4JU20:00 Class £5, free club from 9pm

Wednesday4th September

Alfred Hitchcock was born and brought up in humble circumstances in Leytonstone, he later grew up to become a world famous producer and director in Hollywood, who we all think we know through his many films.www.leytonhistorysociety.org.uk

Hitchcock's Leytonstone - A talk by Gary Lewis

Gin & Vodka Cocktail Masterclass & Tastings Join us for a fun, interactive cocktail making session, hosted by the fabulous mixologists from OUR/LONDON. Lots of fun to be had learning about the art of cocktail making, including tastings and flight boards!www.leytonstonetavern.com

TalkSt John's Church Hall, E11 1HH19:45 Free

Leytonstone Tavern, E11 3PX 19:30 £10

Thursday5th September

Thursday 5th September

Milene Dziuk (mezzosoprano) is a local singer who enjoys singing both religious and secular music, especially Renaissance and Baroque. She has sang at many churches around London and Essex.

"The Nazis are taking out London at a rapid pace. Hitler is taking over bit by bit, town by town. Churchill is promising a new world and needs your help. Can you solve the puzzles to beat the Nazis? Britain needs you! You have sixty minutes to help Churchill defend Britain."

Please note: There must be a minimum of 3 players to play The Blitz. The maximum team size is 8 players.

The Blitz is presented by Twisted Experiences. Twisted Experiences are a new Theatrical Company creating Immersive Experiences, Escape Rooms and Scare Attractions. For more information, follow our socials.www.theblitzleytonstonefestival.eventbrite.co.uk

Weekly Salsa class with a club night aftwerwards until late – Salsa styles for everyone plus Latin Jazz & Batchata. A stellar Salsa Social with local teachers & local DJs: good people, good vibes & good music.

Free Lunchtime Concert

The Blitz – Escape Room presented by Twisted Experiences

Salsa Class - Salsa@Sinbin

Live MusicWelsh Church, E11 1HR13:00 - 14:00 Free

GameNorthcote Arms, E11 4EL18:00 - 21:00 £10 per player + £1.37 service charge (minimum of 3 players)

DanceSinbin @ The Plough & Harrow, E11 4JU20:30 £6 lesson, £3 just to dance


The Chicken Shack's weekly one hour beginners class from 8-9pm followed by a social dance till late to great Rock'n'Roll tunes! Normal price £5 per lesson – but you'll get a half price first lesson on Tues 3rd Sept if you state you found out through the Leytonstone Festival programme!

No dance background or experience needed. No need to pre-book, no partner or commitment needed – just turn up and try it out! It's a fun way to exercise and enjoy yourself and will give you the confidence to get up and dance the next time you are out!

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A fun, interactive music and movement group for parents and babies/toddlers. The pub will be open for lunch as usual. Tickets and further info at www.leytonstonetavern.com

Alternative, experimental pop.www.marilynjoy.bandcamp.com

Little Taverner’s club – Jingle-Bop

Marilyn Joy

Live MusicNorth Star, E11 3AR18:30 Free

Music & MovementLeytonstone Tavern, E11 4JU11:00 £7

The Lakehouse Bell are Chris Smallwood (guitar, volcals) and Steve Arnold (cello). They hail from Leytonstone and Forest Gate in East London, while their origins are by the rivers Trent and Medway.

Their music is forged by influences from Bert Jansch to the Banshees, from Joy Division to Scott Walker, from Fairport Convention to Dub, from Kraftwerk to John Barry to Bach and back again.

The result is a soulful folk with a country groove on the surface, and a tale to tell from within, as Chris's vocals and guitar play out songs of lyrical reflections on modern living, of the urban and mundane, of humour, people & places, while Steve's cello pushes and pulls the beat in a decadent waltz with neo-classical and upright cello bass.www.lakehousebell.com

Lauren is a local East Londoner who has been singing for 15 years and has appeared on the X Factor! Lauren will feature Motown/Jazz and Pop classics all the way from the 60s. Dave Octave performs ratpack, big band and jazz songs with his amazing vocals.

Lakehouse Bell at The Wanstead Tap Lauren Azania and Dave Octave

Live MusicWanstead Tap, E7 0AQ19:00 Free

Live MusicStone Pizzeria, E11 1HR19:30 Free

Come down and join in the fun, as your favourite local barman hosts his biggest quiz night yet! We promise to keep it interesting, challenging and fun, and we’ll see who the real locals are in our local round! –› 1st prize £50 bar tab (food/drink)–› £2 entry per person –› 3 sharing dishes £10 www.leytonstonetavern.com

Ian’s Epic Quiz

QuizLeytonstone Tavern, E11 4JU19:30 £2

Friday6th September

Dial M for Music is a monthly music club featuring the best local (and not so local) artists. This month features the brilliant Black*Scarr and special guests. Black Scarr are local songwriters and performers Emma Scarr and Johnny Black. Their songs can be humorous, touching and thought provoking. They will be joined by some of their many musical friends. A friendly and welcoming club at the iconic Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel ensures a truly memorable evening. It even includes a free raffle!

Dial M For Music Special

Live MusicHitchcock Hotel, E11 1NP19:45 - 23:00Free with collection

Live MusicSinbin @ The Plough & Harrow, E11 4JU19:30 - 23:30Free

–› 5 live bands playing alt-rock, psy-folk & post-punk rock'n'roll.–› Lungfluid + Rollin Machine + Disco Lizards. + Voodoo rays + Lakehouse Bell.–› Black Flag-esque riff-heavy punk-metal, garage punk'n'roll, 60s-fuelled garage indie rock, haunting experimental psych-pop & alt-folk. www.bit.do/horsemeatLF2019

Horsemeat Sandwich

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TheatreWelsh Church Hall, E11 1HR20:00£8 advance, £9 on the door (£5/£6 concessions)

Set in a farmhouse on the edge of Salisbury Plain, Visitors by Barney Norris centres on Edie and Arthur, childhood sweethearts who have been happily married for 50 years. As Edie's memory starts to fail and Arthur has the occasional fall they have to face the fact that they can't carry on living as they were. Kate, a young graduate, still looking for her direction in life, comes to help out and their middle-aged son Stephen drops in to find a refuge from his own difficulties. www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk/productions/20195visitors

The Woodhouse Players present "Visitors" by Barney Norris

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Live MusicEx-Servicemen's Club, E11 3DB20:00 - 22:30Free

Jazz, latin, and more from this fun, feisty and ever-popular local 17-piece big band, plus superb vocalists. Featuring the songs of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Ella Fitzgerald and others, together with instrumentals as played by the likes of Count Basie, Charles Mingus and Jools Holland.Facebook: JohnOngomBigBand

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Live MusicStone Pizzeria, E11 1HR21:30 - 23:00Free


The Transistor Brothers

The Lakehouse Bell are Chris Smallwood (guitar, volcals) and Steve Arnold (cello). They hail from Leytonstone and Forest Gate in East London, while their origins are by the rivers Trent and Medway.

Their music is forged of influences from Bert Jansch to the Banshees, from Joy Division to Scott Walker, from Fairport Convention to Dub, from Kraftwerk to John Barry to Bach and back again.

The result is a soulful folk with a country groove on the surface, and a tale to tell from within, as Chris's vocals and guitar play out songs of lyrical reflections on modern living, of the urban and mundane, of humour, people & places, while Steve's cello pushes and pulls the beat in a decadent waltz with neo-classical and upright cello bass. www.lakehousebell.com

Lakehouse Bell at The Plough & Harrow

Live MusicThe Plough & Harrow, E11 4JU19:45 Free

Music/PoetryLeytonstone Tavern, E11 3PX19:30 - 22:00Free

–› Poet, pianist and singer: Sue Gould–› Storyteller, poet and singer: Jane Grell–› Saxophonist: Leszek Kulaszewicz–› Drummer: Nyah BongoA celebratory fusion of words and music fit to chase away pre winter blues. A joyous medley of songs, poems and stories where Poland and the Caribbean hold hands with Leytonstone. Audience participation an active ingredient. www.janegrellstoryteller.com

Jazz, Poetry & Storytelling

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Saturday7th September

Live MusicNorthcote Arms, E11 4EL21:00 - 23:00Free


The Transistor BrothersTourSt Andrew's Church, E11 1HR50 minute tours starting from:13:00, 14:00 & 15:00Free

Heritage Guided Tours: A 50 minute guided tour (starting at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm) of this significant Arts and Crafts collection of windows. "The scheme of windows by Margaret Chilton in St Andrew’s, Leytonstone, represents the single best collection of work anywhere by this important 20th century female stained glass artist." (Jane Brocket, author). www.standrewsleytonstone.org

A Guided Tour of the Arts and Crafts Margaret Chilton Stained Glass Windows

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Live MusicSinbin @ Plough & Harrow, E11 4JU19:00 - 01:00£16 advance £20 on the door

3 great extreme metal bands from Slovakia, featuring the two most popular bands of the Slovak hard and heavy scene, playing London for the very first time! Violence thrash, outlaw thrash & melodic death metal!www.bit.do/cadLF2019

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Live MusicSt Andrew's Church, E11 1HR16:00 - 17:30Free

Jump on your bicycle built for two, be sure not to dilly dally on the way, and join us for a journey down Memory Lane back to the Golden Age of the Music Hall. No singing training required – just enthusiasm and a bawdy sense of humour! www.standrewsleytonstone.org

A Victorian Musical Hall Sing-Along with tea and biscuits!

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Story ReadingHarrow Green Community Library,E11 4LJ14:00 - 15:30Free

A free family event with storytelling for both children and their parents/carers. Children between 3 and 11 especially welcome. Healthy refreshments provided in the interval.

Family Storytime

Saturday 7th September

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Live MusicSt Johns' Church, E11 4EL19:30 - 21:30£5 to £35. Great deals for families

Family concert with music from several movies to be performed with film clips on large screen.www.stephenelleryconductor.co.uk

Family Concert

TheatreWelsh Church Hall, E11 1HRPerformances at 14:30 & 20:00£8 advance, £9 on the door (£5/£6 concessions)

Set in a farmhouse on the edge of Salisbury Plain, Visitors by Barney Norris centres on Edie and Arthur, childhood sweethearts who have been happily married for 50 years. As Edie's memory starts to fail and Arthur has the occasional fall they have to face the fact that they can't carry on living as they were. Kate, a young graduate, still looking for her direction in life, comes to help out and their middle-aged son Stephen drops in to find a refuge from his own difficulties.www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk

The Woodhouse Players present "Visitors" by Barney Norris






WorkshopNorth Star, E11 3AR13:00 - 15:00Free

Creative Art workshopParticipants will have an opportunity to make a greetings card or invitation card based on a fruit design. They will then be able to personalise and decorate it using a range of materials.www.blaqjacq-jacquelinemcfarlane.com.

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Live MusicLeytonstone Tavern, E11 3PXFrom 10:00See our food & drinks menu

Bottomless Brunch To celebrate the end of the festival, we’re launching our Bottomless Brunch! Brunch runs 10am-4pm (with 20% off for all park runners and volunteers before 12pm!). And now you can add bottomless Prosecco or Bloody Mary! Our DJ will be taking you into the night to round of the end off a fabulous festival week. www.leytonstonetavern.com

Brunch & Beats

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Sunday 8th September Sunday 8th September

Live MusicStar of India, E11 1HR19:30 – 22:00Free

For the 2nd year running Kit Mayston–King will be performing at the Star of India Restaurant as part of this year’s festival. With over 20 years experience in the business as a professional entertainer, Kit will sing his way through a feast of his favourite Jazz, Big Band Ballads, & Sizzling Show Stoppers. With a background in West End Cabaret and experience of entertaining from Cape Town to Clacton, Kit entertains his audience with ease. www.kitsings.co.uk

Now Showing Kit Mayston - King

Live MusicThe Byrds, E11 3AA20:00 - 22:30Free

The Sonus Jazz Collective perform their exciting funk influenced contemporary jazz composed, produced and performed by some very cool local musicians. Sonus Jazz- Music for your ears!www.londoneastjazznetwork.org.uk

Jazzeast Presents - The Sonus Jazz Collective: The Waltham Forest Sessions

Guided WalkSt John's Church, E11 1HH14:00 - 15:30Free

A guided walkabout from St.John’s Churchyard to Leytonstone House and Quaker House, connecting the trail from Empire, Emancipation to Windrush legacy.

What did the Buxton family, William Wilberforce and others have in common with the slave trade’s abolition and history. Horace Waller missionary and campaigner once lived at the Leytonstone Vicarage (now Matalan) where Abdullah Susi and a former child slave, James Chuma once lived for a spell in 1874. What mission were they engaged on?

“Remembering Slavery and it’s legacy 1807 - 2007” author, writer and academic Peter Ashan (himself a child of Empire and Windrush) will lead this enlightening journey of exploration and discovery. www.forestresidents.org

Freedom Walk : Leytonstone’s Connections to Emancipation and Slavery of Empire

CabaretNorthcote Arms, E11 4EL19:30Free

Traditional East End drag cabaret with local gal Victoria Sponge who will serenade you with parody and pop galore. Bring your dancing shoes. www.thenorthcotee11.com

Drag Out The Weekend with Victoria Sponge Sunday

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Live MusicNorthcote Arms, E11 4EL20:30Free

Proud members of The George Formby Associations ukulele the sensational Ray & Johnny. www.thenorthcotee11.com

Victoria's Interval

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TheatreSt Andrews Church, E11 1HR12:00 - 13:00Free

A friendly theatre group in Chingford that puts on weekly drama workshops. Reach Out Theatre present their version of a classic fairytale. www.reachouttheatre.blogspot.co.uk

Reach Out Theatre - Jack and the Beanstalk Live Music

Hitchcock Hotel, E11 1NP19:00 – 22:30Free

Local bands Viper and The Transistor Brothers with their homage to some of the greatest 80's tunes plus DJ Dolly Dagger spinning the vinyl. Come and have a boogie and a singalong. Feel free to wear your best 80's outift!www.thesecretmusical.com

Back To The 80's !

Live Music & PoetryThe Plough and Harrow, E11 4JU20:00Free

Chaos UK - original 70s London Punk Band conveying all the sheer energy of the first wave.Returning VHS - Brutalist synths from the Post Punk and Goth duoOther Theresa - Whatever your mood, Other Theresa’s heady cocktail of innuendo, comic rhyme, social commentary and music is written to help you grin and bear life.

A Night of Punk, Post Punk, Goth, and Poetry

Northcote Arms110 Grove Green Road London E11 4EL020 8518 7516

Langthorne Park 49 Birch GroveLondon E11 4YG 020 8558 5858

The Byrds692 High RoadLondonE11 3AA020 8556 1131

Leytonstone LibraryChurch LaneLondonE11 1HG020 8496 3000

The Birkbeck Tavern45 Langthorne RoadLondonE11 4HL020 8539 2584

O'Neill's762 High RoadLondon E11 3AW020 8496 3000

Sinbin @ The Plough & Harrow419 High Road London E11 4JU020 8558 2660

Ex-Servicemen’s ClubHarvey RoadLondon E11 3DB020 8539 2954

Hitchcock Hotel147 Whipps Cross RoadLondonE11 1NP020 8530 3724

Heathcote & Star344 Grove Green RoadLondon E11 4EA020 3582 5780

North Star24 Browning RoadLondonE11 3AR020 8530 3197

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Leytonstone Tavern119 Harrow RoadLondon E11 3PX020 3972 1146

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Errors & Omissions. Every effort has been made to ensure the details of events are correct. However, the Leytonstone Festival Trustees take no responsibility for unfortu-nate errors, omissions or changes to events beyond their control.


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Thank you for coming!See you next year...

St. Andrew's Church153 Colworth RoadLondon E11 1JD020 8558 3976

Star of India875 High RoadLondonE11 1HR020 8989 4028

Welsh Church Hall879 High RoadLondonE11 1HR

St. John's ChurchHigh RoadLondon E11 1HH020 8558 2481

Stone Pizzeria877 High RoadLondon E11 1HR020 3935 8316

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