House of Scandal: A tribute to heiress Catherine

A tribute to Wanstead’s House heiress Catherine on the 200th anniversary of her death.

The angel of Wanstead House, Catherine Long-Wellesley, who was wronged by her rogue of a wastrel husband who squandered her fortune, died exactly 200 years ago. Her tale is one of celebrity, glamour and exquisite injustice – but so much more than that.

Suspend your disbelief as, for one night only, the Duke of Wellington invites the people of Wanstead to join him at St Mary’s Church to celebrate the life of their lost heiress. An extraordinary evening of storytelling and music will honour the legacy of a fearless trailblazer, a local legend and a symbol of fierce feminine determination.

This celebration of life promises to be as unforgettable as the woman herself. Featuring text created by the author of The Angel and the Cad, Geraldine Roberts, and soul-stirring classical performances by the internationally-renowned Anastasia Nikki Forova, and , the event will culminate in a procession into the church grounds – where remembrance meets revelry. Raise a glass at an open-air wake and be part of a night where music, memory, and community come together under the stars.

Don’t miss this powerful tribute to a woman who changed her world – and continues to inspire ours.

All welcome. One night only. Let her story light the way.

Tickets: House of Scandal: A tribute to heiress Catherine – WANSTEAD FRINGE