THE STORY OF the burgeoning Thurrock Community Business Radio station is very encouraging and just like buses another radio station may be on its way. Funky SX has been developing its profile around the county for a number of years now.
POLKA Dot Pantomimes and Thurrock Council are presenting a GIANT of a Pantomime for 2013/2014 in the shape of Jack and the Beanstalk – a great hit with all the family whether you are 3 or 103 years old! It runs for 53 performances between Friday 6 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Jack and the Beanstalk will provide great value-for-money Christmas fun for all the family. Get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Giant Blunderbore’s Castle in the Sky as our daring hero takes on the evil Poison Ivy!
GLOBAL singing star Leona Lewis spent three days at "The Backstage Centre" in Purfleet last week ahead of her European tour. Leona became the first superstar to rehearse at the facility as she put the finishing touches to her ‘Glassheart’ tour. The tour opened in Berlin on Monday and will be in the UK next week.
FORMED on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts.
“STRIDE ON” 2013 is coming to the Thameside Theatre, Grays from 24-27 April 2013 and promises to be another great show. Scouts and Guides from across Thurrock have been rehearsing every Sunday since the beginning of October to put together their traditional annual “Stride On” Gang Show, which they first staged in 1968.
IT is always encouraging to see a business trying out a new venture and offer fresh entertainment into the area.
Orsett Hall has introduced a new comedy evening over the last few months in the wonderfully appointed Pavilion Room. This venue is nicely set out with a small stage appropriately lit and a good friendly feel to the place. It is good value as well with three comedians on the bill plus a disco,if you so wish, for just £12 or £10 if you are a comedy club member.
THE TRIBUTE nights at the Corringham Village Hall keep coming thick and fast. On Saturday 27th April, popular Take That tribute act, “Want U Back” take to the stage. Kirsty will be the support act.
THURROCK'S very own renaissance man has his latest play making its debut in London next week.
For such a young man, Luke Coldham has shown how adept he is in the world of the performing arts.
From school to college. With Thurrock Courts Players and a host of other repertory companies as well as a solo singer of some renown, Luke is a living embodiment of creative energy and imagination.
Gabrielle Forster-Still, Education Manager, Royal Opera House, added: “The judging panel has been very impressed with the high standard and variety of the entries for the Tosca Design Challenge. We are excited to be working with such talented, young creative students from the widest network of NSA Founder Colleges since the challenge began in 2011.”
THE Official Comedy Club returns to the Orsett Hall Hotel on Thursday 4 April. Witness this fantastic venue transform into a stunning Comedy Club and enjoy the electrifying atmosphere and table service throughout the night. Each show features three top stand-up comedians from the prestigious UK comedy circuit, handpicked by The Comedy Club, the UK's market leading comedy provider.
BOGOF - Thurrock Courts Players
In this business you occasionally have to change the approach to try and increase activity and participation and, above all,...
Cinema audiences will be treated to a fantastical world full of colour, comedy, quirkiness and theatrical verve. This is an assault on the senses and the live screening worldwide allows the widest audience yet to enjoy the spectacle of this brilliantly realised ballet.
THIS WAS supposed to be a film chronicling the life in Davy Down park in spring but as we are sure you know, it is a little bit bracing out there. But that didn't stop us from joining the dozen or so walkers who meet down at the park every Friday at 1pm.
THEY are an interesting combination. Fred Smiley is a sweet soul singer in the spirit of John Legend whilst Growsie is a rapper and producer with a serious social message. Together they have entered the Factor Essex 2013 as part of their campaign to raise their profile.
