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Music and laughter across the weekend

Local News by Nub News Reporter 19th Jan 2026  
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There are two musical treats at Basildon's Towngate Theatre this weekend.

On Friday you can experience the sounds of the much-missed George Michael.

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https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/sp13222-fastlove-the-tribute-to-george-michael-86506

And on Sunday Pop Princesses - The magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars - comes to town.

Pop Princesses

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/sp13222-pop-princesses-the-magical-show-where-beautiful-princesses-become-pop-stars-86508

Saturday night is comedy night at the Wharf in Grays.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/comedy/ginger-giggle-comedy-club-87290

In Grays on Sunday, popular medium Lainey Blaine will be centre stage.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/community-events/lainey-blaine-at-new-haven-87282

Later in the week, the borough will pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust and other genocide events.

International Holocaust Memorial Day

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/community-events/international-holocaust-memorial-day-86832

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