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Geno Washington & the Yo Yo’sSaturday 24 October

Welcome to Waterside Arts Centre for what promises to be a busy and very exciting Autumn and Winter programme.

We’ve got a host of household names from the music world taking to the stage this season. Take your pick from Dr Feelgood, Bad Manners, Ian McCulloch, Hugh Cornwell or the legendary Geno Washington. And while they’re not Morrissey and Co, The Smiths Ltd are the nearest you’re going to get to the real thing for a long while!

Theatre treats include a dark tale of love and resilience in Raymondo by Annie Siddons, whilst a lighter side of life plays out in Jana & Heidi, a warm and funny exploration of the mother/daughter relationship. Doug Allan, wildlife cameraman extraordinaire visits in November for a memorable trip through his incredible body of TV work.

A packed family programme reaches its climax in our very special Christmas show, Moominland Midwinter. Pick up our Families Brochure or go to watersideartscentre.co.uk for more details of this and all our wonderful family shows.

Comedy fans won’t be disappointed: Terry Christian, Fred MacAulay and Mitch Benn tread the boards to make us chortle, while Buzz comedy keeps on pleasing the crowds on the first Saturday of the month.

Waterside Arts Centre also continues to cement its reputation as a centre of excellence within the creative industries, with what is a unique and seminal exhibition of the work of one of the UK’s leading animation companies: Mackinnon and Saunders’ showcase of their work and working methods shouldn’t be missed.

We look forward to seeing you this Autumn!

The Waterside Arts Centre team

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DR FEELGOODFriday 25 September Doors 7.30pm | £16 Adv (Door price £18) A standing show

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early ‘70s, Dr Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity which immediately went to the number one spot in the UK charts.

The band have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Milk and Alcohol, Roxette, Back in the Night, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator.


THE SMITHS LTDSaturday 26 September Doors 7.30pm | £10 Adv (Door price £12)A standing show

Being the only Smiths tribute band from and based in Manchester, The Smiths Ltd have an authenticity that’s hard to beat. In fact, the band uses the same guitars, bass, amps and drum kit that The Smiths used on their very last tour.

It’s unlikely that The Smiths will ever play live again and certainly not with the passion and energy of that brief period between 1983 and 1987. The Smiths Ltd are the closest you’ll get to experiencing that live charge of Morrissey, Marr and Co live on stage.

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SIMON MAYOR AND HILARY JAMESWednesday 16 September 7.30pm | £14 / £7 (Under 16s)

Simon’s inimitable brand of off-the-wall humour as well as mandolin, guitar and fiddling wizardry meets Hilary’s ‘honey-dripping’ vocals and unusual basses. If you’ve heard them on Radios 2 and 3 and Classic FM, you’ll know just what a treat you have in store. Everything from beautiful folk ballads to lively mandolin tunes, as well as some of their hilarious children’s songs, reminiscent of Hilaire Belloc’s ‘Cautionary Tales’... and a step dance (if Hilary has any breath left!).

Guess who’s coming to Waterside this Christmas...

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JOANNE SHAW TAYLORFriday 2 October Doors 7.30pm | £20 Adv (Door price £22)

British blues rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor’s new album, The Dirty Truth, was released to critical acclaim in the UK in September. Truth is a return to Joanne’s original sound that mixes rock riffs with blues influences. In this concert, she performs songs from the album, as well as from her previous three.

“Joanne Shaw Taylor has enough soul to compete with the best the Mississippi Delta has to offer.” Sunday Telegraph

“Who said white gals can’t play guitar? Killer licks, soaring solos and heart-wrenching vocals.” The Sunday Times


BAD MANNERSThursday 15 October Doors 7.30pm | £18 Adv (Door price £20) A standing show

Between 1980 and 1983, Bad Manners spent 111 weeks in the UK’s pop charts and had 12 hit singles including Lip Up Fatty, My Girl Lollipop and Special Brew which turned them into heavyweight ska legends. Buster Bloodvessel and Co. continue to give a crackin’ good show of energetically aggressive and highly danceable good-time ska – the original non-stop party band – so come on down to Waterside and join in the fun!

Saltaire Live present

DERVISHThursday 8 October 8pm | £15 / £7.50 (Under 15s)

One of Irish traditional music’s best line-ups, County Sligo’s Dervish return to Waterside having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. With their carefully crafted arrangements, effortless energy and distinctive sound – spearheaded by vocalist Cathy Jordan – they continue to explore the fiery rhythms, deft nuances and complexities of Irish traditional music. Grab your chance to experience one of Ireland’s most enduring and exciting bands.

“If Dervish are in town, don’t dare miss them.” Chicago Herald


IAN MCCULLOCH: ECHO & THE BUNNYMENThursday 22 October Doors 7.30pm | £18.50 Adv (Door price £21)

Formed in Liverpool in 1978, Echo & The Bunnymen grew to become one of the UK’s most popular indie rock bands.

Iconic front man Ian McCulloch will be giving a rare solo performance at Waterside and will feature stripped down versions of classic Bunnymen tracks as well as songs from his own solo catalogue.

This is a unique chance to experience the sounds of a true icon of British indie music.


T.REXTASYFriday 9 October Doors 7.30pm | £18 Adv (Door price £20)

T.Rextasy have been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically outlives Marc Bolan’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and his catalogue management.

The band has been described by many as beyond the boundaries of tribute, so if you’d like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!


THINK FLOYDFriday 23 October Doors 7.30pm | £17 Adv (Door price £19)

This brand new Think Floyd production celebrates the 40th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, arguably one of the band’s finest albums. Featuring the entire masterpiece – complete with laser light show – alongside music from the whole range of classic Pink Floyd tracks including Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, The Division Bell and many more.

Think Floyd faithfully recreate all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage. It’s no wonder they’ve long been regarded as the UK’s finest tribute to this legendary band.

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GENO WASHINGTON & THE YO YO’SSaturday 24 October Doors 7.30pm | £18 Adv (Door price £20)A standing show

His live shows have been immortalised in two of the biggest albums of the 60s: Hand Clappin’ Foot Stompin’ Funky Butt Live and Hipsters Flipsters and Finger Poppin’ Daddies and his status as the undisputed ‘King of Soul’ was cemented forever by Dexy’s Midnight Runners in the smash hit single Geno.

It’s clear that Geno’s lost none of his magic as he and the band deliver a blistering set of Soul, R&B and Blues classics with an intensity and excitement that never lets up.

THE SOUL TRAINFriday 6 November Doors 7.30pm | £14 / £12 A standing event with a limited amount of unreserved seating

Time to freshen up those Northern Soul dance moves! Performing the very best of the Northern Soul anthems from Wigan Casino, The Twisted Wheel and Blackpool Mecca, The Soul Train will be keeping that beatin’ rhythm on the right track with their authentic arrangements featuring the sounds of The Union Pacific Horns and the great songs of Dobie Gray, Frank Wilson, The Showstoppers, Al Wilson, Dean Parish, Jackie Wilson, Tony Clarke and many more. Throw in some classic Sixties Soul (The Four Tops, Wilson Pickett, Smokey Robinson…) and a hot, hot night is guaranteed.


KING KINGFriday 13 November Doors 7pm | £17.50 Adv (Door price £19.50)

This multi-award winning Glasgow-based Blues band have been described as “one of the most explosive rock/blues bands on the planet” by Get Ready to Rock, and have been the proud winners of Best Band at the British Blues Awards for the past three years. The band also scooped several more awards at the 2014 British Blues Awards including Band of the Year and Album of the Year.

King King are setting the Blues live scene on fire. Catch them while you can.

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HUGH CORNWELL: ORIGINAL STRANGLERS FRONTMAN Thursday 26 November Doors 7pm | £20 Adv (Door price £22)

Don’t miss this solo performance by one of the UK’s finest songwriting talents and accomplished live performers. As the original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in The Stranglers, Hugh has enjoyed massive success with 10 hit albums and 21 Top 40 singles, etching himself into the national musical psyche as the voice of such classic songs as Peaches, No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Nice N’ Sleazy, Always the Sun and Duchess.


DESPERADO (EAGLES TRIBUTE)Friday 27 November Doors 7.30pm | £14 Adv (Door price £16)

Desperado pay homage to the musical phenomenon that is The Eagles by faithfully recreating all of the biggest selling singles from their extensive repertoire – and many more of your favourite songs – live on stage in their new show.

Join them on that street corner in Winslow Arizona or on a dark desert highway, and relish sweet vocal harmonies and great guitar licks, slides and solos: the trademarks of one of the world’s favourite bands.

Saltaire Live present

CARA DILLONSaturday 28 November 8pm | £18.50 / £10 (Under 15s)

Having earned much critical acclaim and a devoted following, Cara is considered to have one of today’s great voices, not just within the folk scene, but in the music world more widely. Spanning a broad range from her traditional Irish roots to more contemporary flavours, she performs with a masterful line-up of acoustic folk musicians. Whether singing songs of lost love and emigration or original compositions penned with husband and bandleader Sam Lakeman, there are few more emotive and captivating singers around.

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JANA & HEIDIThursday 12 November 7.30pm | £7 / £5 In the Chambers

Jana & Heidi is a truthful, beautiful and funny exploration of mother/ daughter relationships. This real life mother and daughter duo take a no-holds barred look at their 33-year relationship. Join them for a show packed full of motherly advice, hilarious tales and a quick game of charades!

Age guidance 16+

A Waterside Arts Centre Commission Mighty Heart Theatre present

WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH YOU?Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 November 7.30pm | £8 / £6

This show tackles the big bad world of mental health, beginning by asking: what’s your story, your ending, and what’s in between? Expect high drama and heartfelt dancing, confession and confusion, puppets, politics – and a ukulele. A joyous, poignant, thought-provoking new production about how we treat the world and how the world treats us.

Age 14+ (May contain sensitive and triggering material)The show was commissioned by Waterside Arts Centre in June this year, where Mighty Heart Theatre won the To The Stage competition run by Creative Industries Trafford.

DOUG ALLAN – LIFE BEHIND THE LENSSunday 15 November 7pm | £17.50 / £15.50 / £10 (Under 15s – limited number)

Join award-winning cameraman Doug Allan for an unforgettable evening of adventure, encounters and insights. Doug’s TV credits include Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and Wild Cameramen at Work. Watch amazing footage on the big screen and listen to Doug’s experiences of working with Sir David Attenborough, Gordon Ramsay and others. There’ll also be the chance to ask Doug questions about his wildlife experiences and amazing career.

“For me, wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug.” Sir David Attenborough

Presented by Leeds Studio in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse

NINE LIVESBY ZODWA NYONI Monday 16 November 1.30pm (schools’ groups) & 7.30pm | £10 / £8

Fleeing from his home in Zimbabwe where a fresh wave of homophobia threatens his life, Ishmael has sought sanctuary in the UK. Dispersed to Leeds, he waits to hear his fate and for a new life to begin amongst strangers. But not everyone is bad... can he find a place to call home again? Zodwa Nyoni threads together humour and humanity to tell the personal story behind the asylum headlines.

Age guidance 12+ (small amount of strong language and some sexual references)

Running time 1 hour + refugee workshop

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RAYMONDO BY ANNIE SIDDONSThursday 17 September 7.30pm | £10 / £8 In the Chambers

Raymondo and Sparky have been locked in the cellar underneath their house for six years. An accident involving a pigeon enables their escape. But do they have the skills to survive a haphazard, cruel world? A story of brotherhood, loss, survival, desire, art, resilience and love.

Age guidance 14+ (contains strong language and sexual references)

Living Spit present

ADOLF AND WINSTONWednesday 7 October 7.30pm | £14 / £12

Two actors. Two world leaders. One Black Dog. Unafraid to tackle the big subjects in an inconsequential way, Adolf and Winston walks the tightrope of taste and decency with another slice of poorly-researched history... prepare for an evening of hilarity with two of the most unlikely comedy stars!

Age guidance 14+ (contains very strong language)

Travelling Light Theatre Company present

STRICTLY BALTI BY SAIKAT AHAMEDWednesday 21 October 7.30pm | £8 / £6 (Schools £6 per pupil. Group discount available)

Ballroom dancing is not the only humiliation heaped on Saikat by his ambitious parents. There’s catechism and Latin too. And no-one gets his name right, ever. Join him as he dances precariously through his dual-identity childhood, torn between the familiar sights of Birmingham and the mysteries of Bangladesh.

Age guidance 11+ Running time 55mins + 15 min post show talk

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TERRY CHRISTIAN’S THE NAKED CONFESSIONS OF A RECOVERING CATHOLICFriday 11 September 8pm | £14 / £12

From the streets of inner-city Manchester to the boulevards of Beverly Hills, Terry Christian’s debut stand-up show, takes a snapshot of life, overlooked by an all-seeing, and often unforgiving, God.

This hilarious romp through the guilt-ridden, and occasionally dark, realms of life is another brave step for Terry. He brings all the maverick qualities that made him a media bête noire in the ’90s, via C4’s The Word, to deliver an honest, funny and sometimes profound stand-up performance.

Age guidance 14+

Lakin McCarthy present

FRED MACAULAY – TWENTY FIFTEENWednesday 11 November 8pm | £14 / £12 In the Chambers

It sounds like a wrong tennis score, but Twenty Fifteen is a hugely significant year for one of Scotland’s best (and best-loved) stand-up comedians. Back on the road again after 18 years at BBC Radio Scotland, Fred looks back on family life at home... and forward to how his country will shape up after the referendum of 2014. He’ll probably also look sideways at politics, sport, the environment and there’ll undoubtedly be a colour supplement-like look at ‘celebrity’.

Age guidance 16+

RBM Comedy present

MITCH BENN: DON’T BELIEVE A WORDThursday 3 December 7.30pm | £14 / £12 In the Chambers

“I’m a skeptic. But don’t take my word for it. Or indeed anybody’s. For anything....” This is a show that will make you laugh a lot and think a bit as Mitch debunks myths, exposes nonsense and grapples with the very nature of knowledge itself – extolling the virtues of an evidence-based approach to life... with amusing consequences and, of course, a few songs along the way.

Age guidance 14+

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER

Headliner Duncan Oakley is a brilliant guitarist with a daft sense of humour. He returns by request to perform his infectious mix of outrageous musical mayhem and silly jokes.

Alex Boardman is another Buzz favourite, whose quick-witted and quality comedy routines are interspersed with easy audience interaction.

Frasco Fools are a feast of frenetic fun, a comedy trio with inventive improvisation.

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER

Previously voted ‘English Comedian of the year’, Matthew Osborn has done tour supports for Harry Hill and Al Murray. His sparkling observations and wonderful one-liners will have you at risk of falling off your seat laughing!

Our mystery middle act is a wicked fast-rising musical comedienne.

Jonny Pelham is a self-deprecating raconteur with hilarious tales of woe, while resident compere Agraman, the human anagram, will dish out more preposterous puns.

SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER

Veteran stand-up Andy White is a versatile Brummie who combines silly voices, silly faces, and a mad Afro – to devastatingly comic effect. He adds physicality and sarcasm to further emphasise his points of view.

Scottish act Andrew McBurney introduces an emotionally bedraggled and magnificently wretched human being: a very original and funny stage persona!

Jimmy O’Neill is a wacky wordsmith from Wigan with a big online following.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS WRITERS’ CONFERENCE 2015Saturday 14 November 10.30am–5pm £30 (full) / £25 (conc)

CIT and Manchester Literature Festival are delighted to announce the return of Northern Lights for its third edition. This year the conference focuses on the craft of writing for different platforms: print, blogs, stage and radio.

A range of talks, panel discussions and workshops from expert speakers will look in detail at the skills writers need in order to diversify their writing and develop a sustainable career.

The keynote speaker is writer, journalist and broadcaster Louise Doughty (Apple Tree Yard, A Novel in a Year), appearing alongside the DaDa Award (winner) for Performance Artist of the Year, Rosie Garland (Vixen), the Green Carnation Prize Winner, Anneliese Mackintosh (Any Other Mouth), plus Blog North Award winner Len Grant, BBC Radio 4 producer Gary Brown and guests from the world of publishing. Northern Lights 2015 will also feature a range of video content available online before and after the event.

This year’s conference is supported by Arts Council England, The Writers & Artists Yearbook and Cold Star Media.

Full details: www.creativeindustriestrafford.org @CITrafford #NLWC2015

PUPPET MASTERS: CELEBRATING ANIMATION24 October 2015 – 27 February 2016 | FREE

A unique exhibition bringing animation to life by showcasing the work of world-renowned animators Mackinnon and Saunders, focusing on their puppets, artworks and set and character designs for Corpse Bride, Mars Attacks, The Clangers and Bob the Builder.

This promises to be an unmissable and fascinating behind-the-scenes exhibition for all ages.

Puppet Masters is open to schools’ tours by arrangement. Call the Box Office for more details.

MEET THE PUPPET MASTERS: A DAY OF ANIMATION TALKSSaturday 7 November 11am-4pm | £15 / £10

Join leading figures from the worlds of character design, illustration and animation for this special one-day event of workshops and talks.

Featuring Peter Saunders, animator and co-founder of Mackinnon Saunders. Peter Firmin, founder, with the late Oliver Postgate, of Small Films, and illustrator of classics including Bagpuss and The Clangers. A masterclass with Carlos Grangel, illustrator and collaborator of Tim Burton on Corpse Bride and Curtis Jobling, character designer for Bob the Builder.

Call the Box Office on 0161 912 5616 to book your place on this very special day.

ONE YEAR ON To Saturday 19 SeptemberLast few days to catch our Open prize-winning painters.

UNRAVEL CHESHIRE TEXTILES Saturday 3 October – Saturday 21 NovemberTwo- and three-dimensional work exploring responses to a variety of themes, places and projects using different materials and techniques. The exhibition gives an insight into how, as individuals, the members of Cheshire Textiles approach the ‘unravelling ‘ of ideas through sketchbook research and sampling.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP: EDITING YOUR MANUSCRIPTTuesday 6 October 10.30am-4pm | £10 / £8

Improve your chances of publication with this course designed to help writers understand how to review and edit their work. Dead Ink’s Publishing Director, Nathan Connolly, explains how to think like an editor.

TO THE STAGE SCRATCH NIGHTMonday 2 November 7pm I £3

An evening of brand new work from upcoming companies and performers from across the north west, including Q&As and networking opportunities with producers and programmers.

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Bob the Builder © HIT Entertainment Plc/Keith Chapman

Mackinnon & Saunders workshop © Warner Bros/Mackinnon & Saunders

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THE IMITATION GAME (2014)(12A; 114 mins) Wednesday 23 September 2pm & 7pm

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as mathematical and code-breaking genius Alan Turing in this story of his life, work and untimely demise.

MR HOLMES (2015)(PG; 104mins) Monday 23 November 2pm & 7.45pm

Sir Ian McKellen is the latest actor to take on the role of the legendary fictional detective. In this outing Holmes is retired and battling a fading memory, but despite this he can’t help revisiting one final case.

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST (1992)(U; 84mins) 11am

Belle, whose father is imprisoned by the Beast, offers herself instead, unaware her captor is an enchanted prince.

BIG HERO 6 (2014)(PG; 102mins) 2pm

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

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MOOMINLAND MIDWINTERTRANSLATED BY THOMAS WARBURTONADAPTED BY HATTIE NAYLOR FOR PUPPETSTues 8 December – Sat 2 January Visit watersideartscentre.co.uk for times £16 / £14 / £12 / £10

This Christmas, let Waterside Arts Centre sweep you off to one of the most magical places you could ever dream of, with some of children’s literature’s most captivating and curious creatures… Join us in Moominland where a talented group of actors with beautiful full-sized puppets will perform a brand new adaptation of one of the best-loved of the original stories, accompanied by a specially-written soundtrack.

Waking early from his winter hibernation, Moomintroll sets off to explore a snowy Moominland, but the places which he knows so well in summer have all changed! Heart-warming, humorous and spell-binding, this is a wondrous Christmas fantasy for all the family to enjoy together.

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Age 5+ | 1hr 40mins inc. interval

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Little Angel Theatre present

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT BASED ON THE BOOK BY MICHAEL ROSENSaturday 17 – Tuesday 20 October | £8 / £6 Saturday & Sunday 11.30am & 2.30pm Monday & Tuesday schools’ perfs 10.30am & 1.30pm Call the Box Office on 0161 912 5616 for more details

We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production.

Age 2+ | Approx. 45mins

Stuff and Nonsense present

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER Thursday 29 October – Sunday 1 November 11.30am & 2.30pm each day £8 / £6

Sat in his kitchen workshop, Sam Lacey makes terrible shoes and tries to sell them online. They’re so bad that no-one really wants them, not even his neighbour. Then one night, two tiny visitors climb in through the window and start cutting, stitching and gluing… and Sam’s life is never quite the same again!

Following their sell-out shows, The Enormous Turnip, Little Red Hen, 3 Little Pigs and The Hare and the Tortoise, Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return to Waterside with stunning puppets, music and surprises aplenty!

Age 3+ | Running time 85mins inc. interval

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THE TOOTHY ADVENTURES OF DAVY DENTURESaturday 12 September 11am & 1pm | £8 / £6

Everyone expects Davy to be a dentist when he grows up. But he wants to be… something else. Off he goes on a special adventure where he makes toothy discoveries, learns about love and loss, and finally decides what he wants to be.

Age 3-7 | 60mins

Les Infants Terribles present

THE MARVELLOUS IMAGINARY MENAGERIESunday 4 October 2.30pm | £8 / £6

The caravan of curiosities and its crew of mysterious misfits have arrived to entertain, amuse and beguile you!

Are you brave enough to get on board? A show packed with vaudeville, circus, puppets, music and magic.

Age 6+ | 60mins

Peaceful Lion Productions present

ROSIE’S MAGIC HORSESunday 11 October 2.30pm | £8 / £6

Little Rosie collects ice-lolly sticks and puts them in an old box. So begins an adventure like none other: ice-lolly mountains by the sea, caskets of gold, and scurvy pirates.

A heart-warming tale of aspiration, friendship, adventure and a little bit of mischief.

Age 3+ | 50mins

Travelling Light Theatre Company present

STRICTLY BALTI BY SAIKAT AHAMEDWednesday 21 October 7.30pm | £8 / £6 (Schools £6 per pupil. Group discount available)

Ballroom dancing is not the only humiliation heaped on Saikat by his ambitious parents. There’s catechism and Latin too. And no-one gets his name right, ever. Join him as he dances precariously through his dual-identity childhood, torn between the familiar sights of Birmingham and the mysteries of Bangladesh.

Age guidance 11+ Running time 55mins + 15 min post show talk

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COMEDYSPORTZSaturday 17 October 6.30pm Saturday 14 November 7pm Saturday 12 December 6.30pm £7 / £5 | Age 8+This long-running, fast-paced improv comedy show will have you splitting your sides as teams battle it out for laughs!

THE 6TH ANNUAL MANCHESTER COMEDY IMPROV TOURNAMENT – HOSTED BY COMEDYSPORTZSaturday 26 September 4pm & 7pm | £7 / £5 (one show) £12 / £8 (both shows)Titles will be defended, scores will be settled and laughs will be had in this no-holds barred joke-a-thon. Improv groups from around the country will be competing to take home the coveted silver-plated trophy (it’s plastic) in a show that’s guaranteed to make you giggle! All ages welcome.

Saturday 19 September 11am – 4pmYou can find a full schedule of events at watersideartscentre.co.uk

BIG FAMILY OPEN DAY

Come and join us to experience all things Waterside with a day-long celebration of your local arts centre. We’ve got activities, performances, exhibitions and special events for the whole community.

DANCE AND DRAMA TASTER SESSIONSFACE-PAINTINGCIRCUS SKILLSBALLOON MODELLINGCOMEDYSPORTZMEET THE MOOMINS!CUP CAKE DECORATINGCRAFT ACTIVITIES* Some activities may incur a small charge

Out of the egg Productions and Dance Umbrella present

16 SINGERSFriday 30 October 10.30am (0-9mths), 1.30pm (9-18mths) & 3.30pm (0-18mths) £8 (one adult, one baby) / £6 Additional Adults

Celebrate the joy of music in this sparkling new production for babies and toddlers as the luscious sounds and the movements of 16 singers are woven into a mesmerising performance.

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Tall Stories present

THE SNOW DRAGONSunday 8 November 11.30am & 2.30pm | £8 / £6

Billy has everything a young goat could need - and more. Will the Snow Dragon bring him even more goodies on New Year’s Eve? Story-telling, comedy and songs combine to create a magical, mysterious world.

Age 3+ | Approx. 50mins

New Old Friends present

THE FALCON’S MALTESER BY ANTHONY HOROWITZMonday 9 November 1pm (schools) & 7pm | £8 / £6

A hilarious family film noir pastiche following the hopelessly inept private detective Tim Diamond and his sharp-witted brother Nick. Featuring slapstick, comedy songs and a cast of four playing 20 brilliant characters!

Age 8+ | 90mins (inc interval)

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Lip Service present

MOVE OVER MORIARTYWeds 20 – Sat 23 January 7.30pm | £16 / £14

After the success of Inspector Norse and Withering Looks, LipService return as Holmes and Watson to investigate the garibaldi biscuit affair, a case as impenetrable as a London pea souper. Down at The Strand Theatre fear stalks the backstage corridors as turns are murdered by an invisible hand.

Newbury Productions (UK) Ltd presentREDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY IN

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [REVISED]Wednesday 16 March 7.30pm | £14 / £12

All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.

Age 8+

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MARTYN JOSEPHThursday 28 January 8pm | £16

Autumn 2015 marked the release of Martyn’s brand new studio album, and he’ll be showcasing these new songs, along with other familiar and much loved material in this show. Described as the ‘Welsh Springsteen’, Martyn has developed his own unique percussive style, matched by a powerful show stopping voice.

Easy Theatres present

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Friday 26 February Doors 7.30pm | £23.50 A standing show

Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show. Featuring the music of The Four Tops, The Supremes, The Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more, the show promises the style, sophistication and musical brilliance of these amazing legends. Enjoy more than 36 back-to-back massive hits.

Waterside Arts Centre is a great venue for hosting any type of event, from wedding receptions (we share a building with the registry office at Sale Town Hall) and conferences, to birthday parties and rehearsals.

We have a range of flexible spaces and rooms to perfectly suit your function. If you’re looking to host dinner for up to 150 people, we can do that in the Robert Bolt Theatre or if you’re after a drinks reception for your guests, then our beautiful tranquil new gallery space would be perfect. Rehearsals? No problem, we’ve got the spaces to match.

We also have a friendly, experienced team who can advise and create the perfect event – just for you.

Email [email protected] or call on 0161 912 5616 and let us know what it is you’re looking for. We look forward to seeing you at the Waterside.

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The Chambers set up for a wedding reception The Waterside bar

The Robert Bolt Theatre auditorium, seats cleared and set out for dinner

A drinks reception in the Lauriston Gallery

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WRITE OUT LOUD OPEN FLOOR POETRY EVENING15 Sept, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 7.30pm £3 / £2

Try out your poetry on a crowd or just listen! www.writeoutloud.net

VISIBLE DRAMA10am–12.15pm (Future Visions Opening Doors) £2.50 for all attendees including support staff

Drama for adults of mixed abilities.

WILD COLOURS ART GROUP1–3pm £3 (price includes materials)

Art class suitable for all abilities including adults with learning disabilities.

BODY CONTROL PILATES6-7pm, 7-8pm & 8-9pm

For more information, call Laura on 07867 914054 or 0161 973 7277.

VISIBLE DANCE10.30am-12pm (integrated session, open to all) £2.50 for all attendees inc. support staff

Dance for adults of mixed abilities. For more information, call 0161 912 5616.

SING & SIGN1.30-3pm (integrated session, open to all) £2.50 for all attendees inc. support staff

A sign-along choir session for adults of mixed abilities. For more information, call 0161 912 5616.

WILD COLOURS ART GROUP10am–12pm & 1–3pm £3 (price includes materials)

Art class suitable for all abilities including adults with learning disabilities.

DANCE DISCOVERY 10.30am–12.30pm £4

Over-50s creative dance class. Groups need to book as places are limited. For more information, call 0161 912 5616.

ARTFUL VOICES CHOIR7.30–9.15pm (incl. tea break) £6

Join Artful Voices and sing songs arranged specifically for you. Learn music, make friends and have fun! No audition necessary. For more information call 0161 438 2012 or email [email protected]

Classes are term-time only. For further details, call Waterside on 0161 912 5616 unless stated otherwise.

WEEKLY CLASSESMONTHLY CLASSES

TEA DANCE10 Sept, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Dec 1.30–3.30pm £3 (price includes tea and biscuits)

There’s tuition, as well as social sequence dancing.

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SEPTEMBER11 Terry Christian 8pm

12 Toothy Adventures 11am & 1pm

16 Simon Mayor and Hilary James 7.30pm

17 Raymondo 7.30pm

19 Waterside Open Day 11am-4pm

23 The Imitation Game 2 & 7pm

25 Dr Feelgood 7.30pm

26 ComedySportz Improv Tournament 4 & 7pm

26 The Smiths Ltd 7.30pm

OCTOBER2 Joanne Shaw Taylor 7.30pm

3 Best of Buzz 8pm

4 The Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie 2.30pm

7 Adolf & Winston 7.30pm

8 Dervish 8pm

9 T.Rextasy 7.30pm

11 Rosie’s Magic Horse 2.30pm

15 Bad Manners 7.30pm

17-20 Bear Hunt times vary

17 ComedySportz 6.30pm

21 Strictly Balti 7.30pm

22 Ian McCulloch 7.30pm

23 Think Floyd 7.30pm

24 Geno Washington 7.30pm

26 Beauty & the Beast 11am

26 Big Hero 6 2pm

29 – 1 Nov Elves & the Shoemaker 11.30am & 2.30pm

30 16 Singers times vary

NOVEMBER6 The Soul Train 7.30pm

7 A Day of Animation Talks 11am-4pm

7 Best of Buzz 8pm

8 The Snow Dragon 11.30am & 2.30pm

9 The Falcon’s Malteser 1&7pm

11 Fred MacAulay 8pm

12 Jana & Heidi 7.30pm

13 King King 7pm

14 Northern Lights Writers’ Conference 10.30am

14 ComedySportz 7pm

15 Doug Allan 7pm

16 Nine Lives 1.30 & 7.30pm

23 Mr Holmes 2 & 7.45pm

26 Hugh Cornwell 7pm

26-28 What’s the Matter With You? 7.30pm

27 Desperado 7.30pm

28 Cara Dillon 8pm

DECEMBER3 Mitch Benn 7.30pm

5 Best of Buzz Comedy 8pm

8 Dec–2 Jan Moominland Midwinter times vary

12 ComedySportz 6.30pm

EXHIBITIONS24 October 2015 - 27 February 2016

PUPPET MASTERS: CELEBRATING ANIMATIONUntil 19 September

ONE YEAR ON The Lauriston Gallery

Saturday 3 October – Saturday 21 November

CHESHIRE TEXTILES The Lauriston Gallery


BOX OFFICE: 0161 912 5616

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IN PERSONMon – Weds 10am – 8pm Thurs – Sat 10am – 5pm (show nights 7pm)No booking fee for cash and debit card payments over £10. A £1 booking fee is payable for all debit card charges under £10. A 2% transaction charge will be payable for all credit card bookings.

ONLINEwatersideartscentre.co.uk Powered by TicketlineBooking fee is 8% of ticket price per ticket, minimum of 50p. Handling fee per transaction: £1 for e-tickets; £1 to collect at venue; £1.50 for postage; £5.25 for secure delivery.

BY PHONE0161 912 5616All major credit cards accepted. Times as above. £2.50 transaction fee per booking. Tickets posted up to one month before a show.

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Waterside Arts Centre, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford M33 7ZF

• Next to Sale Town Hall and Bridgewater Canal in Town Centre

• 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre

• Opposite Sale Metrolink Station

• Just off the A56; junction 7, M60

• 300-space car park (Q-Park) within walking distance on Broad Road, M33 2AE

• Get 20% off parking at Q-Park with a voucher from the Box Office

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CONCESSIONS & GROUP BOOKINGSConcessionary prices apply to: 16s and under; students in full-time education; over 60s; retirees; visual and hearing impaired people; disabled people in receipt of benefits; those claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance; Active Trafford pass holders. Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th free. (Most shows; ask Box Office).

COLLECTIONTo collect tickets on the evening of a show, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start. Please bring the card you used to pay for your tickets as proof of ID.

LOST TICKETSFor seated events you can request another ticket to be printed and collected on the day of the event. ID is required and there is a £2 charge per duplicate ticket. We regret we are unable to reissue tickets for unreserved or standing events.

TICKET EXCHANGE AND RESALENo exchanges and no refunds for unwanted tickets. If a performance is sold out, we will endeavour to re-sell your returned ticket. There is a £2 charge per ticket and resale cannot be guaranteed.

LATECOMERSIf possible, latecomers will be seated during a suitable break in the performance. Entry cannot be guaranteed.

ACCESSWaterside is a fully accessible venue, with a ramp to the entrance and wheelchair spaces in the theatre. Wheelchair users and hearing and visually impaired patrons can book a concessionary ticket for a companion. Please mention when booking. Some standing shows have a limited number of seats. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.

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