A WONDERFUL and spectacular production of Britten’s children’s opera “Noye’s Fludde” involving over 300 young performers as singers, animals, soloists and orchestral players. The opera includes professional opera singers and professional players alongside children from schools in Tilbury and Southend.
THURROCK'S summer of fun and celebration reaches crescendo point over the coming weeks as T-Fest 13 readies to open its doors.
Back to its traditional end of July weekend, T-Fest 13 promises plenty of fun and enjoyment at Grays Beach Riverside Park on Saturday and Sunday 27 and 28 July.
GRAYS-based singing sisters Irene and Elsa Major always dreamt of stardom. Like most young girls growing up, they wanted to be like Madonna and Whitney Houston and spent most of their childhood, performing to their family. Irene and Elsa’s parents always encouraged them to follow their dreams and that is exactly what the sisters are doing now.
THE Davy Down Trustees will be holding their 7th Breast cancer care Strawberry Tea on Sunday July 14th. The Mayor,Tony Fish, will cut the ribbon at 2pm and teas will be served until 4.30pm. If anyone can donate tombola prizes we would be very grateful and these can be left at the Civic Offices or any afternoon at Davy Down.
THE Royal Opera House’s Insights event will explore Tosca with an introduction to the story, performances of arias from the opera sung by members of the Royal Opera Chorus and the opportunity to join in some of the opera’s musical highlights under the direction of a member of The Royal Opera Music Staff. No previous singing experience is necessary, just an enthusiasm to join in. Everyone will then be fully prepared for the Big Screen performance of Tosca.
ONE OF THE success stories for the borough in 2013 has been the growth and success of Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions. Earlier this year, the organisation win the contract to attend to provide for those in the borough with learning difficulties.
SATURDAY 13th of July sees the return of the Pzaz Reunion event at The Civic Hall Grays, these events are fast becoming the hottest ticket on the clubbing scene in Thurrock with the 3 previous events each selling over 1000 tickets. Julys event will see a live performance from 90s dance legends Livin’ Joy who has two number one hits with “Don’t Stop Movin” and “Dreamer” alongside original Pzaz dj Leon C.
STEP right up to the Thameside Theatre next week and see the fabulous Audrey II, the worlds strangest and most interesting unidentified plant.......
Thurrock based Am Dram group Thurrock Thameside Musical Society (TTMS) are staging 4 performances of the brilliant comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors at the Thameside Theatre between the 4th and 6th of July. This lively show was made famous in the 1980's by the film of the same name which starred Rick Moranis and Steve Martin. TTMS don't have them, but they do have an amazing line up of Thurrock talent who have been rehearsing hard to bring this fun and challenging musical production to life.
THERE are lots of activities you can get involved with at Impulse Leisure this summer. Whether it is at their Corringham, Blackshots or Belhus centres, there is simply something for everyone.
AFTER only three training sessions together the TLS football found themselves in the Basildon Soccerbility Academy Tournament. TLS were narrowly defeated by local rivals Thurrock MENCAP 1-0 in a tight game. TLS did even better in the last game of the day against Basildon 2s earning a well deserved 1-1 draw. Scenes of jubilation greeted the TLS first ever goal.
THURROCK'S first Contemporary Young Musician of the Year reaches its climax in July at the Thameside Theatre. In the heats at the Culver Centre on May 27, performers, including three bands and two singer/guitarists - playing guitar, bass, drums and singing were bidding to make the final.
WE REALLY enjoyed looking at the work of the four artists in the gallery space at the Thameside Theatre in Grays. So, over the next four days, we will publish our four interviews with the artists.
THE Royal Opera House offers everyone who loves to sing an opportunity to find or develop their voice at the end of June when it presents FUSED: the Thurrock Choral Festival. Following the successful launch of the festival last year, FUSED returns for two days of singing, from opera to beatbox on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June at the London Cruise Terminal in Tilbury.
THIS summer, intu Lakeside’s Vue Cinema will be introducing monthly sensory friendly screenings as part of its autism friendly initiative. The new season will allow cinema goers, who would benefit from the subtle alterations made to the cinema experience, to attend screenings with friends and family in an inclusive surrounding.
THURROCK Council is funding a new organisation in an effort to expand the services it provides for carers across the borough. CARIADS (Carers Information and Advice Service) was launched at the Beehive, Grays, on Tuesday (11 June) by Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Tony Fish.
