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A Day at The Opera

We are almost there . The final touches are being added to the very impressive building that is the Royal Opera House Production Park and the press were invited to take a look. There is some

The Circus is in Town

In fact I didn’t realise there is such an illness as clownaphobia but talking to Paul he explained just what he and other clowns are trying to do to improve their image

Calling all Curly’s

Open auditions for each of these parts are to be held on the evening of 22nd November in Grays. The Show Information Pack

Your Chance to Sing

Thurrock Choral Society are hosting their first ever Singing Course - 'The Choral Singer's Toolbox' -open to all residents of Thurrock -

Chantelle tops Lakeside Xmas tree!

The 27-year-old Essex girl and former Big Brother star became the shopping centre's very own Star of the East for the evening as she was hoisted to the top of Lakeside's giant Christmas tree.

Halloween fun with JTD

IF there is one theatre group that sums up the spirit of amateur dramatics then it is JTD of Performing Arts. There is no edge to the group, no manic ambition, just a genuine desire for the youngsters to have fun and nurture their art.

Jack’s Back

This was a lavish production with expensive props and effects so they had to sell seats and they did so in spades. Not a seat in the house for the Friday and Saturday shows so well done to all the team for getting those seats filled.

Ethical fashion show in Corringham

To raise awareness of the issue and show that ethical alternatives do exist, Alisa Jeffrey and the 24-7 Prayer community house in Stanford-le-Hope are staging an ethical fashion show on Saturday 6th November at 7:30pm at the TCF Corringham Centre, Giffords Cross road/Chase Road, Corringham.

Accapella in Aveley

THERE is always a community spirit in Aveley and none more so than at the opening of the new community centre in Aveley. We will be publishing the film of the event later but in the midst of activities was an accapella performance by local girl Chanelle Holder.

Mayor opens major Korean artists’ exhibition

THURROCK Mayor Ann Cheale opened a major exhibition of renowned Korean artist's Ko Hyun Hie's work at the Thameside Theatre. Ko's work has an international reputation and fellow artists, residents joined the Mayor at the opening of the three day exhibition.

Panto cast at Lakeside

Nurse Glucose was a very busy girl indeed as she strode up and down the shopping mall, prescribing the panto to shoppers, but she still had time along with Robin Hood to speak to YourThurrock about how preparations for the panto were coming along.

Thurrock residents first for Ludd and Isis tickets

This is a fantastic opportunity to be one of the first to see a world class production made in Thurrock and performed in Purfleet. Professional dancers, singers and musicians from the Royal Opera House will perform alongside the local cast in this spectacular celebration to mark the opening of the High House Production Park and the Royal Opera House Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop. The workshop will be home to the scenic painters and carpenters of the Royal Opera House.

Pratchett at The Thameside

By Lisa Chapman Maskerade is a novel by Terry Pratchett which has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs but unfortunately for me “page...

Urban festival at half term

Come down and enjoy a completely free day of Streetball, Freestyle, Breakdance and Street dance with some of the UK’s most talented performers. If you are aged 11 to 19, then come along to any of the Youth & Connexions Centres near you from 1pm to 4pm.

Panto cast and Partyman team at Lakeside

The Partyman Team and Cosmo the Dragon will be in the Central Atrium at Lakeside Shopping Centre on Monday 18 October 2010 between 10.00am and 8.00pm. They will be available to give advice on planning your child’s birthday party and they are bringing a huge bouncy castle with them for lots of fabadousa fun.

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