 At the heart of the festival was brand new theatre by emerging talent, several of whom are Waltham Forest residents.In addition to othe contemporary theatre and family shows, the first ever Stars Over The Forest was presented, a talent showcase for young artists in the borough; a preview of Lil.Miss.Lady, a theatre-meets-rave concept exploring British Grime music and female MCs; and comedy names including The Horne Section and Phil Wang,


HighTide have been recognised for their artistic excellence and entrepreneurial approach business.Lidless won a 2010 Fringe First Award and the play was nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and the Meyer-Whitworth Award.