October 2024 Newsletter – Opportunities at Start Thurrock

Creative Commission Opportunity – Purfleet Pantry

We are excited to be able to offer the chance for creatives to collaborate with residents in Purfleet-on-Thames to transform the interior of a new Community Pantry.

The aim is to end up with an inspiring and functional multi-use space where community-led creative and cultural activity can take place!

We are seeking proposals to help make this space something special and welcome applications from creatives, designers, architects, artists and creative organisations.

The deadline is Wednesday, October 23 at noon, so if you’re interested, don’t delay!

Click here for more information.

Start booking your tickets for the Mystery of the Missing Market

Stalls are going missing in South Ockendon…and we need your help to solve the Mystery of the Missing Market.

Site-specific theatre experts Teatro Vivo are proud to be presenting this exciting show set in and around the big shops in Derwent Parade.

Developed by the Ockendon community, for the Ockendon community, FREE tickets are now available to come and watch the shows on October 26 and 27.

You’ll be able to help the detective duo and meet various characters along the way!

You can book your tickets here!

Be in the show!

There’s also still an opportunity to be a part of a community cast who will help bring the show to life!

Workshops and rehearsals take place every Monday at the Scout Hut in Faymore Gardens.

Click here for more information!

Press start on our Start Thurrock film

Since we began delivering creative activities in Thurrock in 2023, we are proud of the impact we’ve had in our communities and the new experiences and opportunities we have been able to deliver for people.

We asked local award-winning film company, Blatella Films, to capture some of our early successes and the reflections of people who have joined us on our journey and are shaping creative and cultural activity in Thurrock.