Event Details:
Autin Dance Theatre are bringing their unique blend of contemporary storytelling, striking physicality and innovative large designs to the Chadwell St Mary Big Lunch!
Parade – The Giant Wheel is a moving performance inspired by the beauty, power, and impact of people from different walks of life coming together, featuring a 12-foot tall Giant Wheel powered by six street artists and accompanied by music and a large community cast.
This ambitious and scalable street performance has inclusivity and accessibility at its heart.
The fabulous cast from Thameside Theatre’s Christmas pantomime, Snow White, will also be joining us! Don’t miss your chance to meet your favourite characters and snap some magical photos.
Plus there‘s a live DJ set, sports workshops, games from Happy Go Lucky Family’s and stalls from Thurrock Play Network.
Chadwell Big Lunch is hosted by Thurrock Play Network in partnership with Start Thurrock, Thurrock Council, Thurrock CVS and Impulse Leisure.
Entry to this event and the majority of activities are free and we encourage you to come along with a picnic to share with your family and friends.
Some additional activities may incur a small cost, and refreshments such as tea, coffee, ice creams and cakes will be available to buy on the day.
Be part of the show:
Autin Dance Theatre will be holding free workshops in the lead up to the Big Lunch so residents can be part of the performance on the day!
If you would like to be part of the community parade on the big day, then please send us an email!
Suitable for:
Everyone / all ages
Accessibility:
This is an outdoor event so please check the weather before setting off and make sure you have your sun cream or rain macs as required.
The field might be uneven so please take care if you have low mobility and/or use a wheelchair or a pram.
Toilets can be located on the mezzanine floor inside the Pyramid Resource Centre.
Getting There:
BY FOOT – Head towards the Thurrock Play Network (TPN) and you can enter the field from any point on Heath Road.
BY BUS – Bus routes that stop on Heath Road are: 66, 83, 100, 200.
BY TRAIN – Grays Station or Tilbury Train Station on the c2c
BY CAR – Type in “RM16 3AP” into your GPS. Parking is available at The Pyramid Resource Centre or use adjacent streets where there are no parking restrictions. However, please be mindful that this is a residential area so please do not to park in front of or block driveways. Alternatively, we encourage you to use public transport where possible.
