THURROCK's under-threat Thameside Theatre is open for business for 2024.

That's the message coming out of the Orsett Road venue after it booked a host of shows for the first quarter of next year - with more promised up until at least July.

The theatre has been the subject of a long and complicated process of transferring ownership into the public domain after Thurrock Council decided it could no longer afford to run the complex in which it is housed.

However, a strong public campaign opposing closure and interest from local community-backed groups means the issue is far from decided and the council has now given the green light for the theatre's management to continue to book up new shows.

Currently the theatre is hosting the 2023-24 festive pantomine Jack and the Beanstalk, which has reportedly had a great response at the box office.

It runs until the first week of the new year and then a series of shows will follow.

Nub News is delighted to share details of some of the up and coming shows.

January 20: Barry Steele present the Roy Orbison story: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/barry-steele-presents-the-roy-orbison-story-62807

January 24: The Snow Queen: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/the-snew-queen-foyer-event-thameside-complex-62806

January 26: Made in Tennessee: Made in Tennessee: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/made-in-tennessee-58460

January 27: The Mary Dunne Theatre School presents Showtime: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/showtime-2024-62808

February 2: The Best of Queen: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/best-of-queen-thameside-theatre-62809

February 7: Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/buddy-holly-and-the-cricketers-62810

February 9: The History of Rock: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/the-history-of-rock-62811

February 15-17: Thurrock Courtsd Players present 'Allo Allo!': https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/allo-allo-62567

February 20: Nicky Trix Magic Show: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/nicky-trix-fabulous-february-show-62812

Februay 23: There Was an Old Lady...: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/there-was-an-old-lady-who-swallowed-a-fly-childrens-show-at-the-thameside-62814

March 2: Twist of Oz: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/twist-of-oz-thameside-theatre-62815

March 6: The Ultimate Elvis and Magic Show: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/the-ultimate-elvis-and-magic-show-thameside-friendly-society-presents-an-affordable-event-featuring-two-top-acts-62817

March 8: The Sixties: https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/the-sixties-62818

More shows are to be confirmed. Keep watching What's On at Thurrock Nub News for details.