Our Summer Schools 2019 Programme
[pullquote]“I just wanted to say how much he enjoyed the holiday project. He’s famous for not wanting to try new things and by the end… Read more >Our Summer Schools 2019 Programme
News
Youth Voice meet Jessica Andrade
The Youth Voice group at Wac Arts had the chance to see Wac Arts Alumna Jess Andrade’s new work The Brownie Club at Jackson Lane… Read more >Youth Voice meet Jessica Andrade
The Spain Fights for Freedom Exhibition
My name is Elizabeth Hay and I’m a member of Hackney U3A. I’d never been to The Marx Library which has the material about the… Read more >The Spain Fights for Freedom Exhibition
Two Amazing Women
One of the exciting things about researching is that you stumble across all kinds of amazing stories. When I was trying to find out about… Read more >Two Amazing Women
Franco and his support and collaboration with Hitler: The side the exhibition did show
The Spanish Republic and its supporters had warned that a world war would be inevitable unless Franco’s rise to power was stopped and fascism was… Read more >Franco and his support and collaboration with Hitler: The side the exhibition did show
In the Heights Review
In the Heights Review Written by Anna Wilson, Marketing Intern In the Heights is a high-energy musical adaptation by Lin Manuel Miranda based on… Read more >In the Heights Review
Events that took place in Hampstead Town Hall
A selection of posters and leaflets from events that took place in Hampstead Town Hall. With thanks to Janet Potter and U3A London for writing… Read more >Events that took place in Hampstead Town Hall
The King’s dinner to the poor in celebration of Their Majesties’ coronation, A.D.1902
Notwithstanding the postponement of the Coronation, the King’s dinner to half a million of the poor of London will take place as arranged. The dinner… Read more >The King’s dinner to the poor in celebration of Their Majesties’ coronation, A.D.1902
Titanic Disaster Fund – Hampstead Town Hall at 8.00pm Saturday May 11th 1912
RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912. It was struck by an iceberg during her maiden… Read more >Titanic Disaster Fund – Hampstead Town Hall at 8.00pm Saturday May 11th 1912
Memories of War
U3A member and Wac Arts heritage volunteer Barbara Prynn interviewed Judith Ufland on her memories of war in Hampstead and at the Town Hall. The… Read more >Memories of War
Wac Arts Announces Darius Khwaja as the New Chief Executive
Darius joins Wac Arts at an exciting time of growth as the organisation announces capital development plans and the annual arts and events festival returns… Read more >Wac Arts Announces Darius Khwaja as the New Chief Executive
Pablo Picasso and Guernica
If Lorca came to symbolise the poets and writers of Spain who opposed Franco and his intention to censor and destroy, Picasso’s cubist painting of… Read more >Pablo Picasso and Guernica
Frederic Lorca – A Celebration Of Life
As well as the Spanish Civil War Exhibition, a celebration of the life of Lorca was held at Hampstead Old Town Hall. Federico Garcia Lorca… Read more >Frederic Lorca – A Celebration Of Life
The Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil war took place between 1936 and 1939. In 1936 Spain was ruled by a moderate, liberal government of Republicans, supported by communist… Read more >The Spanish Civil War
Join the Wac Arts Running Team
We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be taking part in the 2020 London Landmarks Half Marathon – the only half marathon to go through both… Read more >Join the Wac Arts Running Team
Council records reveal 90 years of Town Hall history
Reading through the records of meetings of the Hampstead Vestry, later renamed Hampstead Council, gives a revealing snapshot of the local area and the country… Read more >Council records reveal 90 years of Town Hall history
World War 1 Nurse became Mayor of Hampstead
Although Hampstead’s first woman councillor was elected in 1907, it wasn’t until 23 years later that the council could boast its first female mayor. Distinguished… Read more >World War 1 Nurse became Mayor of Hampstead
Reina Lawrence: Hampstead’s first woman councillor
Hampstead has produced numerous trail-blazers. One of the most notable was Reina Emily Lawrence. In 1907 Reina became the first woman to win a seat… Read more >Reina Lawrence: Hampstead’s first woman councillor
WAWA Weekender
[vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”2/3″ el_position=”first”] Back for a third year, the annual 3 day festival of arts and events at the Old Town Hall is… Read more >WAWA Weekender
Belsize Beer Gardens
Wac Arts is opening the first Belsize Beer Gardens, a new pop up onsite at the Old Town Hall. The gardens will be open from… Read more >Belsize Beer Gardens
LGBT Youth Singing & Songwriting Project
LGBT Youth Singing & Songwriting Project 27th June to 25th July 2019 Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm Including a performance at the WAWA Weekender on the… Read more >LGBT Youth Singing & Songwriting Project
Wac Arts Diploma final years students present In The Heights
Wac Arts presents In The Heights After a hit showcase season in which all of the final year students received offers of representation from agents… Read more >Wac Arts Diploma final years students present In The Heights
Emmeline Pankhurst: Political activist and Suffragette
Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Suffragettes in 1903. Her aim was to fight ‘with deeds not words’ for women to be allowed to vote in Britain.… Read more >Emmeline Pankhurst: Political activist and Suffragette