What's On Beckton

The Creative Craft Show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery & dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts, offering all the very latest supplies, ideas and innovations in the hobby world!

Europe’s Largest Business Exhibition! Bigger and better for 2018 - Register for FREE The Business Show will be held at Excel, London on 16th & 17th May 2018 where it will present some of Britain’s most exciting experts.

Grand Designs Live: Tickets avaiable.

Fashionistas and eco-warriors alike will discover bargains and wonderful one-off pieces at Love Not Landfill’s exciting Swap and Style Event at London’s largest fashion recycling warehouse, LM Barry in Canning Town on 24th April, 10am-midday.

12pm, 3.15pm & 4.05pm Friday – Sunday Every day during School Holidays: 10.15am, 11.05am, 11.55am, 12.45pm, 1.35pm, 2.25pm, 3.15pm, 4.05pm. Sessions last approximately 40 minutes.

WorkshopsAn interactive workshop full of fun musical activities!You’ll be able to book your tickets for this workshop on your way to checkout once you’ve added tickets for the show to your basket.Time: 12pmLength: 45 mins Our ever-popular jazz sessions get a child friendly twist!

Blink. Blink again. What do you see? Reds and blues, yellows and greens. Twinkling lights that glisten and gleam. Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise colour, watch as your baby enters the multicoloured world of Kaleidoscope.

It’s almost New Year and little Mochi Man, tired of being bullied because of his small size, decides to run away.

Name the comedian who might say ’I wonder if I can set up a comedy club… in a refugee camp... in Palestine?’ Of course, it’s Mark Thomas. And that is exactly what he tries to do.

2018 marks 30 years since the premiere of Our Country’s Good at the Royal Court, now recognised as a modern classic exploring themes of crime, punishment and rehabilitation.

Rifco Studio present a sparkling new comedy by Sukh Ojla - Pyar Actually. After its SOLD OUT run last year, Rifco’s hilarious comedy returns to Stratford East. Polly has a reliable husband, two bright children, a well-paid job at the council and detached house with a double garage. She’s got it all.

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Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

The Chicken Shack a night of 50’s style Rock ’n’ Roll The Chicken Shack is back with an incredible night planned for April, the fabulous band for the night is The Riverboys!!!! As always, an upbeat 50s Rock ’n’ Roll night filled with jiving, bopping and strolling.

Want to do something unique this May bank holiday? We have the perfect way to wind down, make a difference and experience something truly memorable! Join us as we abseil the UK’s tallest sculpture, the Orbit.

After the success of the first edition last month, A Sardinian Feast in East London returns to Mora on 16th May!

Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill will be collaborating with Old Dirty Brasstards to bring a ten-piece drum ‘n’ brass bottomless brunch party to London.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

East London Chorus performs music by Bach, Brahms, Schubert and Fanny Mendelssohn. Conductor Jessica Norton, Organ Graham Thorpe, Soprano Emily Wenman, Tenor Guy Elliott, Bass Bertie Watson.

Location South Quay Plaza, 189 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SR Dates 18th Apr – 22nd Apr 2018 Our Viewpoint exhibition showcases images from photographers that illustrate the range of effects that can be generated by selecting an ideal vantage point.

Contemporary design and craft fair MADE LONDON returns to Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden this April. Free to the public, over 90 makers will be showcasing and selling bespoke handmade jewellery, original ceramics, textiles, unique glass sculptures and more over the five days.

MADE LONDON – Canary Wharf returns to bring the best contemporary designer makers in the country to the heart of Canary Wharf. The show will run for 5 days and showcase about 100 exhibitors.

Thornton & English present in association with Forman’s Lost Street Chicken Showcasing Artist’s Lilly Vasil, Rosie Mcginn, Marie L Gerard, Lusky and Anudarani. There it stands, a golden pinnacle of being.

Speaker to be advised. Organised by Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Richard Wood (Secretary).

Seychelles & Mauritius (R. Salmon). Organised by Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Richard Wood (Secretary).

Something for everyone - from the spine-tingling to the farcical!

We hope that you can join us for our first Coffee Morning of 2018 on Saturday 21st April! Taking place at the Hospice between 10am – 1pm, you can enjoy some of the finest homemade cake in Greenwich (and Bexley!) over a nice cup of tea.

Join the residents of Francis Road and surrounds for their annual Jumble Trail! Follow the map and find hidden treasures from over 25 stalls around the neighbourhood!

Chairman’s Night (G. Mallett). Organised by Goodmayes Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Cliff Cashman (Secretary).

The Eurovision area (Members’ displays). Organised by Goodmayes Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Cliff Cashman (Secretary).

Amusement Parks On Fire plus Misty Coast + Marine Store Dealer. Artists performing: Amusement Parks On Fire.: Tickets avaiable.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

A British mother is arrested whilst visiting family overseas with her baby daughter. A family of political refugees are moving to Australia to start a new life.

Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club is holding it’s usual monthly open day with train rides (sometimes steam) for all the family. The train rides will be on our 7¼ inch outside railway for 50p a ride (£3 all day pass) and refreshments available. Children positively encouraged.

Come and test your wine knowledge in this fun quiz. Compete against the 3 "’experts"’! Who is telling the truth and who is the bluffer? You don’t need to be a wine connoisseur, just come and have fun. Teams of 6/8. Bring your own food. Individual tickets £10, table £60 (max 8 people).

Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits.

An afternoon of music and improvisation in the chart bar from a live band performing swing, latin and easy-listening tunes. Entry is free and food is available (including a Sunday roast). Guest performers welcome.

On Sunday 29th April 1,500 children will challenge themselves to complete a 2.62 mile sponsored run around Royal Greenwich Park. All funds raised will help support the work of the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. There is a £7.

Lovely jubbly! The Only Fools & Horses comedy dinner show is an interactive dinner show where the audience dine in Del Boy’s very own restaurant.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Love, Bombs and Apples is the comic and poignant new play from award winning playwright Hassan Addulrazzak (Baghdad Wedding, The Prophet) - a tale of four men, each from different parts of the globe, all experiencing a moment of revelation.

Syd’s favourite person in the whole wide world is Grandad.   And Grandad’s favourite person is Syd.

A dark, winding fable for monster lovers young and old. Beneath an ancient priory a hideous monster awakens... Two muddle-headed storytellers use breath-taking puppetry, boisterous and beautiful live music, and general tomfoolery to create this dark, winding fable for monster lovers young and old.  

“Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn round…and they’re there.” Lots of people get them; bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

Chadwell Heath Community Centre / Robert Jeyes Community Library presents YA Fest! Sunday 13 May 2018.

“Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn round…and they’re there.” Lots of people get them; bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

An evening of captivating world music and inspiring talks, in support of wildlife conservation, with a special focus on birds. Vocal ensemble Peregrina EnChantica will perform an original song-cycle, created by composer Zory Burner, dedicated and inspired by birds and nature.

The epic tales of Norse Mythology are ones that have inspired storytellers, writers and artists for centuries. Rich in complex, amusing and often bewildering themes, these tales shine a light on a peculiar and ancient people and their belief system.

Concert: Richard Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos Overture and Dance Scene, Dvorak: Romance for violin and orchestra, Debussy: L’Apres midi d’un Faune, Ravel: Mother Goose Suite, Faure: Dolly Suite, Malcolm Arnold: Variations on a Theme of Ruth Gipps. Soloist - Simon Standage.

This exciting musical, in the genre of Les Mis, tells the story of Esmerelda and Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. A story of loss, revenge and above all unrequited love is played out amid the streets surrounding the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.