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EVENT
January to June
2019
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W E D N E S D AY S
School Holiday Cinema Screenings
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Welcome to Thameside
Theatre EVENT 2019
I’m delighted to present another great line up of shows for you to
enjoy over the next six months. There’s something for everyone to
enjoy, with a wide variety of shows ranging from musicals including Contents
the Sound of Music, to the CBeebies Twirlywoos, to international
dance from Gaelforce to the Beautiful Mind Cinema Club who
provide dementia-friendly film screenings. Cinema Offer Pg 4 - 5
As well as the more than 30 professional shows at the Thameside,
Families and Children Pg 6 - 11
there are several weeks of amateur performances such as the
Thurrock Gang Show (one of the longest running in the UK), and
opportunities for local children to perform including the Schools Dinner and Theatre Experience Pg 12 - 13
Shakespeare Festival and the Thurrock Music Services Live Lounge.
Professional Shows and Tribute Acts Pg 14 - 21
We recently started showing children’s films during the school
Highlights holidays, to offer parents even more local choice at a reasonable Comedy Pg 19
price. Our ‘Wicked Wednesdays’ have proved so popular that we
Wicked are making them a regular in this year’s line-up. We’ve also got a Local Amateur Dramatic Groups Pg 20
Wednesdays Pg 4 special Dinner and Theatre offer, which means you can dine at a
choice of restaurants in Grays and make an evening of your visit to
Young Local Talent Shows and Groups Pg 24
Twirly Woos the Thameside.
Live Pg 8 What goes on at the Thameside Complex Pg 25 - 26
It’s now easier than ever to book online on our website, and to keep
Magic The Tour Pg 11 in touch with upcoming events on offer by signing up to our email
newsletter or liking our Facebook page – details can be found on Booking info Pg 28 - 29
Oh! What A Pg14 the bottom of this page.
Feeling What's On in 2019 Pg 30 - 31
We hope that you enjoy the shows on offer over the coming months.
Gaelforce Pg 15
Councillor Deborah Huelin
Ultimate Bowie Pg 17 Cabinet Member for Communities
Thurrock’s Great Little Theatre
Talon:
The Acoustic
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Do not miss Wicked
Wednesdays! Our Wednesday
Beautiful Minds
cinema screenings throughout Cinema Club
the school holidays. We will be
showing all the best classics as
WICKED
well as current films. Tickets are
BEAUTIFUL MINDS
just £5 for children and up to two
adults per child can come along
free of charge. Children will also CINEMA CLUB
get popcorn and a drink for free!
We did say it would be a Wicked
Wednesday! D E M E N T I A F R I E N D LY C I N E M A S C R E E N I N G S
W E D N E S D AY S
New for 2019 we are extending
Wicked Wednesdays to adults A Beautiful Mind Cinema Club provides
too! We will be having an dementia-friendly film screenings so that people
evening screening with all tickets who live with dementia can spend quality
£5.00. This will include time with their loved ones in a supportive
School Holiday Cinema Screenings
pre-releases as well as some of environment without the anxiety that mainstream
the classics. film screenings might create.
Please see our website and social
media pages nearer the time for We want our guests to feel relaxed and
full details. comfortable, to be able to talk to each other
or walk around, confident that fellow audience
members understand and share the needs that
you and your loved ones may have.
There is entertainment before each film. Please
Saturday 27 January arrive at 12.30 if you wish to enjoy the pre film
entertainment. Refreshments are included in the
7.30pm price of entry.
Wednesday 30 January 1pm
Wednesday 27 February 1pm
Wednesday 27 March 1pm
Wednesday 20 February Wednesday 17 April 1pm
Christopher Robin Wednesday 29 May 1pm
Johnny English
Films to be announced Tickets:
Wednesday 17 April £5
Wednesday 29 May
This event is supported by
Tickets: Thurrock Council Social Care, in
£5 partnership with Thurrock Mind.
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Cinderella
Friday 18 to Saturday 19 January
7.30pm and Saturday 2pm and 7pm
Lightnin’ Drama Group proudly presents Cinderella!
Get ready to boo, cheer, laugh and sing-a-long with
Cinderella, Buttons, the Ugly stepsisters and many
more weird and wonderful characters in our original
version of Cinderella’s story! This is an amateur
production.
Tickets:
£13 & £10 concession
WARNING…. WARNING…..EXTREME FUN ALERT!
This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from four years
and upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into Science. So stand clear and prepare for action, Tuesday 5 March
as this show is full of Wiz, Bang, Pop….and Splurt. 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Friday 22 February
Nest
1pm and 4pm
Nest is a multi-sensory
experience for pre-walking
Once Upon a Princess babies and their parents and
carers. Unfolding in a custom-
The ultimate pop princess party Once Upon A Princess brings a
built performance tent, Nest
sprinkling of magic to The Thameside Theatre this spring.
takes audiences on a journey
through the seasons, using
This smash-hit glittering production features all your favourite
playful poetry, song, captivating
fairy tale princesses plus a soundtrack of top pop hits and musical
movement and tactile and
classics that will have the whole audience singing and dancing.
sensory play. This show is 35
minutes long and created for 13
Once Upon A Princess is now in its third sparkling year, continues
adults and 13 babies per show.
to entertain, inspire and captivate little princes and princesses with
Ticket price is for adult and
its toe-tapping, dance in the aisles set list.
child. Early booking is advised.
Tickets: Tickets:
Tuesday 19 February – 2pm Tickets: £10 £13 £6
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CBeebies Twirlywoos - Stage Show
around the UK to welcome the hit TV show.
Saturday 2 March
young fans along for a theatrical
2pm The show is billed for ages 1+
adventure.
but it is suitable for younger
From the producers of The Very Expect mischief, music and children too.
Hungry Caterpillar Show and plenty of surprises as they share
Sarah and Duck Live on Stage the delight of discovery. With
comes another enchanting beautifully inventive puppetry
show for young audiences. Tickets £14
the show promises a cast full of
The Twirlywoos are setting sail Concessions £10
all your favourite characters from
Alice and
Wonderland
Tuesday 9 April
2pm and 6pm
Wednesday 10 April
11am and 2.30pm
After their SELL OUT
success of ‘The Wizard Of
Oz’ last Easter, KD Theatre
Productions return to
the Thameside Theatre
with a brand new family
musical version of ‘ALICE IN
WONDERLAND.’
Join Alice down the
rabbit hole in her magical
adventures through
Wonderland in this brand-
new staging of Lewis
Carroll’s family favourite
‘Alice In Wonderland.’
Come and join the tea
party and meet the Mad
Hatter, The White Rabbit,
Cheshire Cat and the
Queen of Hearts plus many
more exciting colourful
characters!
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SCHOOL'S OUT!
with Full House Theatre
Company “Jack”
Thursday 2 to Friday 3 May
(School Performances)
Full House Theatre Company presents JACK
and the beanstalk. Full House have been
touring schools and libraries with their curtain
raiser FULL OF BEANS see page 25. Now,
children can see a full scale theatre production.
Creative Blast School's Out! workshops A fantastic touring show to introduce children to
are led by industry professionals and give live theatre, supported by Arts Council England.
children aged 6-11 the opportunity to
create, make, explore, sing, dance, and act
on the Thameside Theatre Tickets £6, £8 including transport and
Stage. The workshops culminate in a free all school staff free
'show' to parents and friends. Sensible
clothing, footwear and a packed lunch are
required.
Leave your kids with us and let them
explore their imaginations!
Roald Dahl:
Page to Stage
Tuesday 16 April
10am to 4pm
Who is your favourite Roald Dahl
character? Are you wily like Mr Fox, Tickets: £25
adventurous like James or do you
love chocolate as much as Charlie?
Come along and re-create Roald
Dahl’s best loved stories as you act,
sing and dance your way from page
to stage! Whatever happens it’s sure
to be a phizzwhizzing day! Suitable
for ages 6-11 years.
Tickets: £25
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Tickets: £20 Concessions £15 Family of Four £65
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Gaelforce
Tuesday 19 March
7.30pm
Gaelforce Dance is the
story of two lovers, Lorcan
and Aisling who, as our
tale begins, are blissfully
unaware of the passion that
will erupt between them,
leading the lovers into a
maelstrom of forbidden
Thursday 31 January love and their community
7.30pm into a cauldron of hate.
Buddy Holly’s Winter This year Gaelforce Dance
is going to be bigger and
Dance Party brighter, with glittering new
production, exciting new
Four West End Artists pay tribute to costumes and electrifying
Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Richie Valens music and songs.
& Di Mucci, on the 60th anniversary
weekend of losing three icons of Rock n Tickets:
Roll music, along with The Counterfeit Saturday 23 February £22
Crickets, a lively Rock n Roll band that 7.30pm
hits the spot every time, in a recreation
of the last tour performed at The Surf
Ballroom, Iowa U.S.A.
Oh! What A Feeling
The Lionel Richie Songbook is back with a stellar line-up
A two-hour uplifting show that will of world class musicians including Talon's own Jonny
have you foot tapping, singing or Miller and the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the voice
itching to be out of your seats for a fun of Lionel Richie in this high octane show which includes
packed Rock n Roll evening! With all all the greatest hits... ‘Easy’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Stuck On
the hits…‘Heartbeat’, ‘Blue Days Black You’, Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Three Times A Lady’,
Nights’, ‘Bo Diddley’ & ‘True Love ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more.
Ways as well as ‘La Bamba’, ‘Chantilly
Lace’ and ‘Run Around Sue’ to name Following his recent T.V. appearances on the BBC’s
but a few. Pure Rock n Roll at its Best! 'Graham Norton Show' and ITV's 'Sunday Night At The
Palladium’ with the man himself, Malcolm Pitt delivers a
Will Rock n Roll ever die? That’ll be powerhouse and breath taking performance as the iconic
the day! Lionel Richie in this must-see theatre production.
Tickets:
£19.50 Tickets:
Concessions £18.50 £22
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Saturday 1 June
Thursday 4 April 7.30pm
7.30pm
Ultimate Bowie
Cavern Beatles In an authentic celebration
Saturday 13 April
The Cavern Beatles is the only and salute to David Bowie, aka
7.30pm Ziggy Stardust and the Thin
Beatles band fully endorsed
and licensed by the famous White Duke, the UK's no.1 David
Cavern Club in Liverpool. They The Roy Orbison Story Bowie tribute show - Ultimate
bring to the stage the music Bowie, starring Ed Blaney, will
He’s the man with the sunglasses and the black suit who delivered transport you across the golden
that has now influenced 3 some of the world’s darkest and most emotional ballads. Texas-
generations. years of Bowie, from Spaceboy
born Roy Orbison remains one of the most distinctive performers to Superstar.
in modern music. The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role
Be prepared to enjoy all the in The Roy Orbison Story.
hits of the Fab Four in a 2 Ed possesses Bowie’s awe-
hour show that is completely inspiring vocal prowess. Precise
Expect what is being billed as an upbeat and contemporary slant attention to detail has been
live. The show is a magical on Orbison's legacy, as Barry Steele and Friends take audiences
Sunday 31 March taken under Ed’s musical
history tour through the works on a musical journey from the early Sun Years right through to the
2.30pm of the greatest pop music direction of his seven-piece
late 1980s, when Orbison was experiencing a huge resurgence in band through to the costumes
phenomenon. The attention to popularity.
Swing detail is remarkable, extending he wears to "recreate" Bowie in
spectacular style.
SWING is a new show celebrating the timeless music of legends to the use of exact reproduction Barry Steele has been stunning audiences with his uncanny ability
such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Etta James, of 1960’s instruments. All of the to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, winning
equipment seen on stage is The band is not called “Ultimate
Harry Connick Jr and many, many more! Performed with the energy rave reviews across the globe. His vocal talents are quite simply Bowie” for nothing – This show
and passion that the original Kings of Swing intended and bringing the same as that used by the ‘True Identikit Brilliance.’
Beatles wherever possible. captures the essence and
this great genre of music back for a whole new generation. authenticity of David Bowie in
concert!
Tickets: Tickets: Tickets: Tickets:
£15 £23 £23 £22
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Thursday 6 June
7.30pm
Simply the Best
Tina Turner Saturday 11 May
Tribute 7.30pm
South Africa’s Caroline Borole
creates an electrifying concert Richard Digance
experience of Tina Turner with
a full stage production Saturday 2 February SOLD OUT 2019 sees Richard Digance
brimming Tina’s hits from the reach his 70th year, 52 of which
60s to the 90s. Saturday 15 June New date added Friday 12 April have been spent on the road.
8pm 7.30pm Spend an evening with Richard
Featuring the powerful, raspy and see for yourself how he has
vocals and thrilling stage
presence of Borole live on Talon - The Acoustic Collection Lee Hurst managed to retain the respect
of fellow-performers and the
stage, complete with band, This year, ‘In The Raw’ will feature breathtakingly beautiful acoustic That bald bloke from “They think it’s all over” is back with a brand general public alike. ‘Richard
brass section, backing vocalists arrangements of their own personal favourites from such artistes new comedy night out. The Local Comedy Club comes to Grays. Digance is brilliant’ Bill Bryson.
and dancers to make this the as… James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, 10cc, Michael Jackson, ‘A National Treasure’ Bob
definitive tribute, and a fabulous Billy Joel, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Toto, Bee Gee’s and many more in a Lee Hurst brings his Comedy Club to Grays again, along with 3 other Harris. ‘He should sling it in’
fun night out! brand new show for 2019. Following the massive success of their comedians. See Lee’s website for more information and to book: Richard Digance. Special guest;
Hear all the energetic Rock and critically acclaimed studio and ‘LIVE’ acoustic albums, ‘Talon – The www.leehurst.com. The sooner you buy the cheaper they are! Eric Sedge, back with him by
soulful RnB hits that made Tina Acoustic Collection’ is back. popular demand.
one of the 20th century’s biggest “We went to the last one and it was fab and great value x”
names in music including Simply If you have not seen this show before then you are in for a real Lorraine – Facebook
The Best, River Deep and Proud treat. Sat on bar stools and armed with no more than their
Mary. trademark four part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid “Tickets already booked can’t wait. Been three times now Lee and
back banter, Jonny, Chris, Peter and Keith will leave you simply intend to do many more x”
spellbound. Moira – Facebook
Tickets: Tickets: Tickets: Tickets:
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Thurrock Courts Players 2018
(Local Amateur Dramatic Group)
Get Involved
Thurrock Operatic Society
(TOPS on stage) and
Thurrock Courts Players
are just two of the 30 plus
organisations working in the
arts in Thurrock.
Arts Thurrock has existed
since 1960 under the name
Thurrock Arts Council.
Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 February Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 May Rebranded in 2017, it is
an umbrella organisation
7.45pm 7.45pm
bringing together voluntary
Arts groups from all parts of
Hay Fever The Audience Thurrock. It aims to promote
the activities of member
Award winning drama company Thurrock Courts Award winning drama company Thurrock Courts societies and provide
Players are transporting you back to the roaring Players are keeping up with all things Politically opportunities for them to Wednesday 13 to Sunday 17 March
1920's with one of Noel Cowards best-loved & Royally this Summer with their take on the share ideas and expertise. 7.30pm
comedies of all time. WEST END smash hit ‘The Audience’ by Peter From Brass bands to writing
Morgan, (creator of Netflix's "THE CROWN"). groups there is Always Weekend matinee 2.30pm No Sunday Evening Performance
Hay Fever tells the story of a busy country house Something Happening!.
inhabited by the ever eccentric Bliss Family Witness the most private meetings ever in
whom have, without telling anyone else, have Buckingham Palace, as we see Queen Elizabeth www.artsthurrock.co.uk
Sound of Music - TOPS on Stage
each invited a guest to stay for the weekend. II with 12 of her most famous & pivotal prime
Parlour games turn into an utter hysteria of ministers including Churchill, Thatcher, Blair & TOPS on Stage present Sound of Music by Rodgers and
farcical frolicking, intertwined with flirtatiously Cameron. Spanning the years of 1952 - 2015, see Hammerstein II.
dry wit you would only ever find in the comical the magical transformation of our Monarch. Full The hills are alive with the sound of music so why not sing along
genius that is Noel Coward. Visit www. of humour, nostalgia and a never before seen with another great production from the very talented TOPS team.
thurrockcourtsplayers.co.uk to book. look into the most secretive meetings in history. If we don't have your favourite seat it may be held for sale by TOPS
themselves. Call their booking line on 01375 675591 or book
online at www.topstickets.co.uk.
Tickets Tickets
£15 £15
Tickets:
Concessions Concessions
£18
£13 £13
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Thursday 13 to
Friday 14 June
7.30pm
Saturday 29 June
12.30pm and 3.30pm Aladdin
Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based
Razzamatazz – Dance School Show on the 1992 Academy-Award®-
winning film and the 2014 hit
Thursday 25 April to Saturday 27 April Stoppers! From Stage and Screen Broadway and West End show
about the “diamond in the
7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm Razzamataz theatre School Rayleigh brings this delightful rough” street rat who learns
compilation of routines and scenes from musical theatre and that his true worth lies deep
Hairspray – Rare Productions cinema productions through the decades. within.
The 1950’s are out and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of Wanting to earn the respect of
From the catchy melodies and engaging plots of the first ‘Modern’ the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin
8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical Musicals in the Roaring Twenties, through the Golden Age which
Wednesday 27 to embarks on an adventure that
piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful brought choreography to the fore.
Saturday 30 March will test his will and his moral
songs. character. With expanded
7.15pm From rock operas and mega musicals of the New Inventions era to characters, new songs, and
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy the popular jukebox style of the Musical Revival phase at the turn more thrills, this new adaptation
Saturday Matinee 2.15pm
Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny of the century. Reaching present day, Razzamataz is sure to leave of the beloved story will open
Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed you tapping your toes and singing along to current show stoppers up “a whole new world”. This
Stride On 2019 from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound from stage and screen.
is an amateur production by
Stage4productions.
– Presented by power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections
of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without
Thurrock Scouts denting her ‘do!
Performed by local young
talent.
and Guides This is an amateur production by Rare Productions Ltd.
Tickets:
£19.50 Tickets:
A cornucopia of variety and
Concessions £14.50 £13
entertainment from Thurrock Performed by local young talent.
Scouts and Guides. Tickets
available from clayfamily@ Are you looking for a space to rehearse or perform?
blueyonder.co.uk
The theatre seats up to 315 and is available to hire for performances, rehearsals,
weddings, seminars and similar events. It also has a smaller conference room
which seats around 40. This can also be used for dance lessons, meetings and
tuition.
For more information or a tour of the available space please call the theatre
Tickets: Tickets
management office on 01375 413981 or
£13 £16.50
email thameside.theatre@thurrock.gov.uk
Concessions £8 Concessions £15
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The Thameside Theatre is operated by Thurrock Council. The theatre is part
of the Thameside Complex, a multi-purpose arts venue including the theatre,
Thurrock Museum, Grays Library and an exhibition area.
Saturday 9 March Grays Library 10am to 1pm
Oh the Places we’ll go! Family event
Tuesday 26 March Corringham Library 7pm
Author Duncan Barrett talking about his book Sugar girls and his
latest book about the Nazi occupation of the Channel islands. Friday 22 February
Grays Library 11.30am
Thursday 28 March Belhus Library 7pm
Author Kimberly Chambers Corringham Library 2pm
Thameside Full House Theatre
Coffee Shop
Opening hours Monday to
Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Full of Beans
Saturdays, 8am to 1pm Fee-fi-fo-fum, what do magic
The café is Managed by Stoyan
beans become? Children
and Simona. They work alongside
and grown-ups alike will be
on stage. They produce two Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions
charmed and enthralled by Full
big shows on stage each year, and their clients who regularly
of Beans, a fairy tale adventure
The Young Producers are Dance Difinity and Starmaker. volunteer in the café. They learn
with a difference. Created
a group of talented young They are involved in a number new skills and there is always a
with the Thameside Theatre
people aged between 8 and of events in Thurrock including smile on everyone’s face.
especially for libraries in
Sunday 30 June 19 who are brought together Orsett Shows Got Talent and Thurrock. Family friendly event
to learn new skills and work the Love Grays Christmas Light Stoyan produces a number of
6pm
with the theatre to support Switch On. If you would like homemade dishes on a daily
Full of Beans for ages 4+
its success. They learn the to find out more please email basis including fresh cakes and
Thameside skills needed to produce and fmcewen@thurrock.gov.uk brownies, fresh pasta and soups
Running time 30 minutes.
No need to book, just turn up.
and seasonal dishes. Everything
Young Producers - run an event. From front of
Tickets: is made fresh each day and at
house, technical skills and box Pay what you feel
Dance-Di-Finity office to all they need to make £9 great prices.
on the day!
their performances a success Concessions £8
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Thurrock Museum
World War/Exhibition
Kite Spirit Exhibition Wednesday 2 January to
Saturday 2 February
The Tilbury Tapestry Monday 4 February to
Saturday 9 February
Images of War Monday 11 February to
Saturday 3 March
Coalhouse Fort Monday 4 March to
Exhibition Monday 1 April
The Interwar Years Friday 5 April to Friday 26 April
Gallery
Peace-making a Friday 21 June to Friday 7 July
Exhibitions Monday to New Europe
Friday, 10am to 4pm -
FREE
Coalhouse Fort is a late
The gallery is located in Coalhouse Victorian casemated fort on
the banks of the River Thames
Make a
the ground floor opposite
the library. The space can
Fort and in East Tilbury. It is thought to
be the best-preserved of its
be hired free of charge to
exhibit your artwork.
Park kind.
A group of volunteers known as
The space houses a wide the Coalhouse Fort Project help
Difference
range of exhibitions to maintain and restore the
throughout the year fort. They hold Open days on
including tributes to war and the last Sunday of every month
local history created by the from March to November
Thurrock Museum volunteers,
displays of works from local As part of your entry you can
artists including paintings, have a guided tour of the
sculpture, life drawings, sugar tunnels & roof of the fort. There
craft and handmade gifts. It are also military and aviation
is well worth a look on your collections to browse.
next visit.
Fees are only payable if
For further information please
visit coalhousefort.co.uk Foster for Thurrock and make their lives better
items are sold. For further
information or to book Tickets: £4 adults thurrock.gov.uk/fostering Freephone 0800 652 1256
the space please call 50p children
01375 413981. £3 concessions.
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All children over 12 months reduces. These seats must be BY CAR We are five miles from participate when invited
Booking Information must purchase a ticket and booked in advance. They can Where to find us the Dartford Tunnel, where to do so
have an allocated seat. be viewed on our seating layout Grays is well signposted from
The Thameside Theatre is on thurrock.gov.uk/theatre. • In the event of any
Please tell our booking staff Thameside Theatre is on the the A13 (M25) Junction 30.
operated by Thurrock Council. disturbances, ushers will
when making your booking. third floor of the Thameside
There is a disability access toilet ask those individuals to
We welcome party bookings Complex in Orsett Road, Grays.
The theatre is part of the and will work with you to make with RADAR Key on the ground Theatre etiquette leave the auditorium
Thameside Complex, a your visit a success. Please and second floor. You will find us on Orsett Road
multi-purpose arts venue contact the box office for close to the High Street, just off Please be considerate to others. We welcome
including Thurrock Museum, details of discounts and other There are three disability You are there to watch and listen,
parking spaces at the front of
Grays town centre. your feedback
Grays Library and an exhibition services. as is everybody else. Here are
area. the Thameside Complex on some main points to consider.
BY RAIL From Grays railway We aim for 100 per cent
Please note we do not Titan Road. There is a ramp to
station on the c2c line, walk customer satisfaction. We value
take reservations. The only the entrance of the complex, • Mobile phones and electronic
The theatre has a comfortable along the pedestrianised High
exception being parties of 20 where the front door is your feedback and welcome
bar that is open before and Street and turn right into Orsett devices are to be turned off
or more for pantomime where electrically operated. any comments you may have
during the performance. Road where you'll find us just throughout the shows
a non-refundable deposit is to help improve the service.
Wheelchair access to the stage 200metres on the left. Please offer your feedback by
required. • Photo and video recording
Our friendly bar staff are happy is via the stage door, dressing are not permitted inside the emailing thameside.theatre@
to take pre-paid orders for Tickets can be collected for room corridor and stage lift. BY BUS Grays bus station is
theatre thurrock.gov.uk or by using
interval drinks. A kiosk stacked shows on the night of the directly opposite the railway our feedback forms from the
full of sweets, drinks and other performance from the third An infrared hearing system is station, just five minutes' walk • No talking during the theatre or to our staff.
goodies is also open before floor theatre staff office. fitted in the Thameside Theatre. from the Thameside Complex. performance and only
and after performances. This allows people who are
Stay up to date: hard of hearing to enjoy the full
How to buy tickets range of sounds in the theatre. Brentwood
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When you purchase your You simply wear a small receiver Southend
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tickets, your details can about the size of a pack of J30
A13
The easiest way to buy A13
automatically be added to cards.
Thameside Theatre tickets is our emailing system, or you Lodge Lane
A1306
M25
online at can request to be added by The sound can be heard either
thurrock.gov.uk/theatre phoning us. through your own hearing aid THAMESIDE CIVIC HALL
Southend Road
You can also buy tickets by
(using the T setting) or with a
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Disability facilities Ticket agency Clarence Rd
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A126 London
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In Person:
The Thameside Complex has We can act as a ticket agency
High Street
The box office is open on lifts to all floors. The theatre for venues and events in and Grays Bus Station
Saturday mornings from 10am itself is on the third floor. out of the borough. Dartford Crossing
Crown Rd
to 1pm and accepts payment
Sherfield Rd
by cash or card. We have a maximum of ten If you would like us to sell Grays Train Station
Tickets can also be purchased wheelchair spaces without tickets for your event through
one hour prior to a show carers seats. If carers need to our website please contact
on the third floor, subject to be seated next to wheelchairs 01375 413981.
Grays Beach
availability. the number of available spaces
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Event Date Time Date Event Time
Regular events Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 May Thurrock Courts Players – the Audience 7.45pm
A Beautiful Mind Cinema Club Monthly Cinema Screening Doors open 12.30pm Saturday 1 June Ultimate Bowie 7.30pm
See page 5 Film starts 1pm Thursday 6 June Tina – Simply The Best 7.30pm
Wicked Wednesdays Film Screenings Please see website for Thursday 13 – Friday 14 June Stage4Productions Aladdin Jr 7.30pm
upcoming events
Saturday 15 June Talon – the Acoustic Collection 8pm
Date Event Time Saturday 29 June Razzamataz 12.30pm and 3.30pm
Friday 18 January – Saturday 19 January Lightnin Drama - Cinderella Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm Sunday 30 June Thameside Young Producers Dance Di-Finity 6pm
and 7pm
Thursday 31 January Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party 7.30pm
Coming soon Event
Saturday 2 February Lee Hurst Comedy Club SOLD OUT
July The Beach Boys Tribute
Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 February Thurrock Courts Players – Hayfever 7.45pm
August A whole month of Wicked Wednesdays
Tuesday 19 February Exciting Science 2pm
Creative Blast Summer School
Friday 22 February Once Upon A Princess 1pm and 4pm
September Thurrock International Celebration of Film Festival
Saturday 23 February Oh! What A Feeling 7.30pm
Frankie’s Guys
Saturday 2 March Twirlywoos 2pm
Tuesday 5 March Nest Tiny Baby Show 11am, 12pm and 1pm Voodoo Lounge
Saturday 9 March Stage Crazy Dance School 2.30pm and 6pm Shakespeare Schools Festival
Wednesday 13 March – TOPS on Stage – Sound of Music 7.30pm Sat and Sun October Thurrock Courts Players – It was a dark stormy night
Sunday 17 March Matinee 2.30pm
TOPS on Stage – The Full Monty
Tuesday 19 March Gael Force 7.30pm
Baby Shark and Friends – the totally fun kids sing a long show
Tuesday 26 March – Saturday 30 March Thurrock Scout and Guide Gang Show - 7.15pm
Stride On 2019 Sat Matinee 2.15pm There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
Sunday 31 March Swing 2.30pm Nicky Trix Magic Show
Thursday 4 April Cavern Beatles 7.30pm
Creative Blast Haunted Halloween Workshop
Tuesday 9 April – Wednesday 10 April Alice in Wonderland Tuesday 2pm and 6pm,
Wednesday 11am and Special Halloween Film Night
2.30pm November Take That Experience
Friday 12 April Lee Hurst Comedy Club 7.30pm
Rock for Heroes
Saturday 13 April Barry Steele Roy Orbison Tribute 7.30pm
Starmaker
Tuesday 16 April Creative Blast Page to Stage: Roald Dahl workshop 10am to 4pm
December Pantomime – Polkadot Pantomimes Dick Whittington
Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 April Rare Productions Hairspray 7.30pm Sat Matinee
2.30pm
Please note that shows are subject to change and will go on sale over the coming months. Please
Saturday 4 May Magic! The Tour 2pm and 6.30pm see the website and our Facebook page for full details.
Saturday 11 May Richard Digance 7.30pm To ensure you don’t miss out, why not join our mailing list. Sign up online at thurrock.gov.uk/theatre,
email thameside.theatre@thurrock.gov.uk or opt in for the mailing list when booking tickets online.
facebook.com/thameside @thethameside◆ Give the gift of Live Performance this year!
◆ Share the joy of a show at the Thameside as a special present to your
friends and loved ones
◆ Make a night of it with our Dinner and Theatre experience
(details on page 12)
◆ Remember our Mothers Day Swing Show on Sunday 31st March
(details on page 16)
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