OUR preview of 'What's On in Thurrock' picks out a selection of events hosted on our events guide.

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It's a busy weekend at Basildon's Towngate Theatre.

Friday brings an opportunity to learn about real murder and investigations. Fans of TV drama might like to take note of the facts that may have inspired creative adaptions on the screen.

With Peter Bleksley – a founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit and former star of Channel 4's Hunted

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/theatre/sp13222-the-makings-of-a-murderer-3-the-undercover-detective-86499

And within 24 hours the mood at the theatre changes as the music of ABBA sweeps into the town.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/sp13222-thank-you-for-the-music-the-ultimate-tribute-to-abba-86501

And keep your bopping shoes on on Sunday when Showaddywaddy keep up the beat!

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/sp13222-showaddywaddy-86503

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