This summer Thurrock’s leading performing arts academy for youngsters is pleased to present its debut performance at the Thameside Theatre, Grays. celebrating Stephen Sondheim’s 80th Birthday, they bring his classic "Into the Woods" to the Grays stage on 7th and 8th July at 19:30.
IT could be seen as one of the hardest acts in the world to pay tribute to or indeed the easiest. Abba, done well, can be an enervating experience. Judging by the happy audience coming out of the audience, this was a thrilling experience.
The pantomime, to be staged at the Civic Hall, Blackshots, in Thurrock, will be launched with a gala ‘Snowball’ dinner performance on Thursday, 30 December, followed by seven day run featuring 17 morning, matinee and evening performances.
The singers at William Edwards entertained the audience at the Thurrock Business Association Lunch last week. A vast variety of musical styles but all with the distinction of being first rate singers and entertainers.
The voucher is valid every day and entitles up to four children to free admission and a kids meal for £5.00 each. If you do not want to miss the England matches, do not despair as they will be on the television screens within the Playcentre.
IT HAS been a while since we caught up with dancers par excellence Ben and Becky Milan-Vega. They reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent from which they learnt a great deal of how that part of the industry works.
The work of Lata Upadhyaya as part of Artifact should illuminate the borough. Working from a workshop in Grays, Lata supported by her husband Jonathan and a coterie of artists, they hope to encourage the idea of art inspiring the environment in Thurrock. Her work is wonderful. We spoke to Jonathan about the work and their hopes for the future.
Having led such a full and fascinating life, William's decision to write a book came as no surprise to those who know him. Published in June 2009, "A Sailor's Tales" is a highly readable account of his time at sea, punctuated with interesting and often amusing anecdotes. It gives everyone a chance to experience William's half century relationship with his mistress, the sea and gain a real insight into just what makes this charming Master Mariner tick.
FOR a few years now in Thurrock there has been a burgeoning R'n' B scene. The challenge for many of the artists is to take it to the next level. How to make your product look more professional. Young Reyes is one such artist. Young Reyes hooked up with video renaissance man, Matt Smith aka Smivadee to put a video together.
It is summer fete time. This keeps us very very busy. We will endeavour to get to them all, as they illustrate how busy and vibrant Thurrock is. Instead of creating one news piece, we prefer to let the camera drift around the fetes and interview the wide variety of people we see at the time.
The book is a picture-story of his memories from performing at Michael Jackson shows in Australia as he was growing up, I'm a Celebrity and life with his children.
So Thurrock’s drama festival drew to a conclusion last night following a fantastic week of first class entertainment delivered professionally by amateur actors showcasing...
SALOPIAN, Thornbridge are the recommended new beers as the Thurrock Beer Festival is underway at the Civic Hall. Over 140 real ales, cider. perry, english country wine and mead are on display from now until saturday at 11pm.
