Waterside Autumn Winter Season Sep 22- Feb 23

AUTUMN WINTER SEP 22 - FEB 23

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We’re delighted to present our next season of performances, events and exhibitions at Waterside. This autumn and winter we’ve some incredible theatre, comedy, music and more including some fantastic festive shows and wonderful winter events to inspire you in the new year. We look forward to seeing you soon.

TWO OR MORE THEATRE & DANCE SHOWS FOR £8 EACH! Available on selected shows, identified throughout the brochure, from Box Office on 0161 912 5616 or in person.

Open Mon – Sat 10:00 – 16:00 and for pre and post show drinks at all events.

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Sat 03 Sep 20:00 £13 / £11 | Age 18+ In the Chambers

SEPTEMBER 2022

Darren Adams Waterside Manager

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Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.

Steve Harris is a naturally Peter Brush writes quirky funny raconteur whose fantasies and peerlessly inspired physical mimicry original routines. is unsurpassed.

Phil Pagett is a joke writer with smartly crafted and vastly diverse one-liners.

BOOK TICKETS & SIGN UP TO STAY IN TOUCH 0161 912 5616 hello@watersidearts.org For more booking information, see the back cover. /watersidearts

Wed 14 Sep 20:00 £18.50 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

This is a special project where six artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn.

Each brings their own story and connection to John’s music which adds to the fabric of the overall experience of the project.

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English Folk Expo presents

THE JOHN MARTYN PROJECT

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RoguePlay Theatre presents

MOTHER TREE

Fri 16 Sep 14:00 & 19:30

HER Productions presents

LET ME COUNT THE WAYS

£14 / £7 (conc on 14:00 show only) Age 14+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Sat 17 Sep 20:00

Mother Tree is a unique solo show about motherhood and nature.

A spoken word solo show initially inspired

by Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnet 43 which explores love, care and intimacy. It speaks directly to the experiences of other Black queer women, at how self-perception is shaped and changed by the communities we find ourselves within/without.

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Speakers from the Edge present

ADRIAN HAYES: TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Sat 17 Sep 19:30 £18 / £15 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Record-breaking adventurer and author Adrian Hayes takes audiences on a journey through the jungles, seas, deserts, ice caps and mountains of the world that he has devoted much of his life to exploring.

Icarus Theatre Collective presents

THE LESSON

Wed 21 Sep 19:30 £14 / £12 | Age 14+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Icarus’ blistering and award-winning production of Eugene Ionesco’s classic dark comedy follows a mild-mannered professor who takes on a new pupil, and swiftly descends into tyranny, becoming bent on her destruction. A comically surreal exposé about power, knowledge and those who hoard both.

Performance is accessible for deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

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This highly physical piece combines theatre, aerial silk and spoken word about the eco-system created behind closed doors and what the forest can teach us about ourselves.

£10 / £8 | Age 14+ In the Chambers

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The Highland Joker presents

Fri 23 Sep Doors 19:30

Sun 25 Sep 14:00

£14 Adv / £17 On the Door In the Robert Bolt Theatre

£9.50 / £7.50 | Age 3 – 12 yrs In the Robert Bolt Theatre

With an authenticity and provenance that’s hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute.

If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of those great songs played live. If you were lucky enough to see them first time around then prepare to relive that excitement again.

Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!

Please note this is a standing gig

IAN MCNABB: UTOPIAN SOLO TOUR

THE BUBBLE SHOW

Sat 24 Sep 15:00 Age 6 & under | £5 / £3 18:30 Age 7+ | £8 / £6 In the Chambers

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Former lead vocalist and songwriter for The Icicle Works, Ian McNabb began a collaboration with his friend Ian Broudie with a number of songs featuring on subsequent Lightening Seeds records. He has since released many solo albums and has worked with Prof Brian Cox, Chris Sharrock and R.E.M’s Peter Buck.

JMG Music Group presents

THE STARS OF IRISH COUNTRY Thu 29 Sep 19:30 £25 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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Little kids are guaranteed plenty of silly songs, stories and adventures in ComedySportz 4 Tots and in the later show two teams of comedians will go for gold with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs in this all improvised show. Who wins? You decide!

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Selective Agency presents

Wed 28 Sep 19:30

COMEDYSPORTZ 4 TOTS & COMEDYSPORTZ

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GS Concert Promotions present

Join four of the Emerald Isles’ favourite Country Music Stars all in one show. Global sensation Owen Mac with his angelic voice, the energetic Shawn Cuddy, the multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist Stephen Smyth and Curtis Magee, have between them scored countless accolades and notched up over 30 No 1 hits.

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A Way with Media Productions presents

MARTI PELLOW Wed 05 Oct 19:30 Please call the Box Office to be added to the waiting list In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Learn all about me, not just as a singer and songwriter with Wet Wet Wet, but as a boy and a man and understand the DNA of the hits that we’ve listened to and loved over the years.

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£12 / £10 | Age 14+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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Sat 01 Oct 19:30

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SHUFFLE

Casting you, the audience, as voting club-goers, Shuffle invites you to join our dancefloor democracy.

This interactive show combines world-class streetdance with a dancefloor soundtrack, created under the legendary eye of Director Lea Anderson.

Part performance, part game, every lover of club culture wins.

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WeStaged presents

Sat 01 Oct 20:00 £13 / £11 | Age 18+ In the Chambers

Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.

Headliner Mike Wilkinson brings hilarious observations on the quirkiness of everyday Northern life.

Phil Chapman is currently storming the circuit with his carefully crafted comedy.

LEO HOULDING: CLOSER TO THE EDGE Thu 06 Oct 19:30

£17 / £14 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Leo Houlding is one of the world’s best climbers; big walls, Everest, triple peaks in as many days, you name it, Leo’s probably climbed it!

Leo’s brand new show brings audiences up to date with his audacious expeditions, primarily focussing on his more recent ascent Mount Roraima.

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Sam Harland brings true torrid tales from a life made funny in Hull.

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VONDA SHEPARD: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR

Fri 07 Oct 19:30 £27.50 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Sun 09 Oct 20:00 £15 / £13 | Age 8+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

A twenty-first century take on Virginia Woolf’s celebrated pre-TED talk.

Take a wry, amusing, and incisive trip through the history of literature, feminism, and gender.

Meet Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen, Aphra Behn, and Shakespeare’s sister – Judith! Travel to the farflung future of... 2028.

But whatever you do, Keep Off the Grass.

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RLN Music presents

Joss Arnott Dance presents

Sat 08 Oct 19:30

Fri 14 Oct 13:30 | 19:00

£23.50 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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A magical new retelling of this beloved character’s journey to finding their heart. With the Tin Man’s rusting joints in need of oil, this stunning new dance production for families explores the Tin Man’s encounters with the Witch – the keeper of the oil - and their passage to finding friends and happiness.

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China Crisis are known for their string of hit singles, including African & White, Christian, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray and Wishful Thinking.

The RETROspective tour will see the band performing these classics alongside songs from all of their seven studio albums.

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CHINA CRISIS

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Vonda first shot to fame through her long running appearances, performances and musical accompaniment on the smash hit US TV show Ally McBeal.

She released a series of Ally inspired albums which went on to sell a staggering 12 million copies worldwide. Vonda will play a set of greatest hits and favourites with her full band.

Dyad Productions present

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RLN Music presents

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£24 / £20 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Pete Firman is one of the UK's most popular magicians and he's back on the road! You've seen him on television, now experience his trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic live on stage.

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£16 | Age 14+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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Rhys Morgan presents

No Third Entertainments LLP presents

MORGAN AND WEST: UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE

SUGGS: A LIFE IN THE REALM OF MADNESS

Sun 16 Oct 14:30

£30 | Age 14+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun science extravaganza!

Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method.

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Things have gone a smidge surreal since the Madness frontman was a twelve year old in shorts on the tough streets of North London. With help from Deano his trusty pianist, he tells his story in words and music with the help of some Madness classics and a couple more what he wrote all on himself.

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£12.50 / £10.50 | Age 6+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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Packed with personality and humour, Crooners have been wowing audiences with their witty and exhilarating show which pays homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time.

Featuring humour, tap dance and some of the most quintessential songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole and Bobby Darin.

PETE FIRMAN: BAG OF TRICKS

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Corrie McGuire Management presents

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Murmur Music presents

CROONERS

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Little kids are guaranteed plenty of silly songs, stories and adventures in ComedySportz 4 Tots and in the later show two teams of comedians will go for gold with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs in this all improvised show. Who wins?

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RLN Music presents

£21.50 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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The People's Theatre Company presents

JACK FROST & THE SEARCH FOR WINTER

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE

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£11 / £9 | Age 2+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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When temperatures drop and cold snaps come, that means only one thing: Jack Frost is here! But this year when winter comes Jack’s extraordinary magic fades.

With his powers lost he becomes just an ordinary boy. Jack and his friend search for winter but will his magic return?

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All around the world Roald Dahl's words are disappearing not only from books but children's minds too! Now only a Secret Organisation known as The Ancient Guild of Taletenders can save the stories ...and they need your help!

Jon Gomm is a singer-songwriter and acoustic solo performer known for his once-seen-never-forgotten virtuoso guitar style. This involves slapping, tapping and retuning as he plays, producing a huge, multilayered sound filled with bass, drums and near-orchestral depth and complexity, all from a single guitar.

tutti frutti Productions present

£9.50 / £7.50 | Age 3+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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National music legend and true icon Toyah celebrates 40 years of the iconic, acclaimed and Goldcertified selling album Anthem, containing the smash hit singles I Want To Be Free and It’s A Mystery, alongside bonafide classics such as We Are and Obsolete.

Sun 23 Oct 14:00

£9.50 / £7.50 | Age 5+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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Fri 28 Oct 14:00

Glasswerks Concerts Ltd presents

TOYAH

Sat 22 Oct 19:30

ROALD DAHL AND THE IMAGINATION SEEKERS Y

15:00 Age 6 & under | £5 / £3 18:30 Age 7+ | £8 / £6 In the Chambers

Get Lost And Found Ltd. presents

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Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party and, best of all, you're invited! There'll be a terrific treasure hunt, sensational sing-along songs and lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly's favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye!

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SHOCK HORROR

Fri 04 Nov 19:30 £12 | Age 12+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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£19 / £17 / £10 under 16s In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village, and the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster. Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time.

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RBM Comedy presents

Ben Phillips presents

MARK SIMMONS: QUIP OFF THE MARK

THE LONG WAY HOME

Fri 04 Nov 20:00

£10 / £8 In the Chambers

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Every year for the last 30 years an absent father has sent his son an empty box for his birthday. This year, following his absent father’s death, the son decides to find out why.

Part autobiography, part exaggeration for comic and dramatic effect.

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This year Mark’s parents have sold the house he grew up in and he has to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come discover what’s in the box in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before.

Sun 06 Nov 20:00

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This cutting-edge chiller will excite, unsettle and thrill those brave enough to book. Enter a sinister world of fear and hysteria, where iconic horror cinema unravels live on stage.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

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Herbert is a horror obsessive, misfit filmmaker, who gets his kicks from scaring viewers. But his last act has awoken a nightmare; now he’s the one being haunted...

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LADY MAISERY Fri 18 Nov 19:30

Sat 12 Nov 20:00

£16 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Acclaimed and delightful stand-up comic, and prolific writer of gags for television, Meryl O’Rourke revels in her bitterness.

Anthony J. Brown brings tar-black humour in a brilliant but strangely scary performance.

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Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.

Manchester’s always amenable star Dave Williams has been entertaining locally since 1998.

RBM Comedy presents

FATHER EARTH Thu 17 Nov 19:30

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£12 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

+ Q&A with Graham Fellows Berlin Globe presents

£10 | Age 16+ In the Chambers

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AS THE CROW FLIES: BERLIN, TODMORDEN

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COMEDYSPORTZ 4 TOTS & COMEDYSPORTZ Sat 19 Nov 15:00 Age 6 & under | £5 / £3 18:30 Age 7+ | £8 / £6 In the Chambers

Little kids are guaranteed plenty of silly songs, stories and adventures in ComedySportz 4 Tots and in the later show two teams of comedians will go for gold with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs in this all improvised show. Who wins? You decide!

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Wiebke lives in the hills of Yorkshire.

She swapped graffiti for sheep, techno clubs for country pubs.

Still, her roots are Berlin.

Interweaving personal diary entries with texts and songs by both German and English authors, Wiebke creates a turbulent night of theatre and cabaret, honest and provocative.

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The true story of one man’s attempt to help save the planet (by converting a derelict church on the Orkney Isles into an eco-friendly recording studio) as well as a fascinating study of a psychological power struggle between a character comedian Graham Fellows, and his long-standing creation, John Shuttleworth.

Award-winning vocal trio Lady Maisery are long celebrated for their innovation at the forefront of the English folk scene.

All composers and multiinstrumentalists in their own right, Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans weave together a rich palate of sounds with their unique approach to harmony singing, intelligent and thoughtful arrangements of both traditional repertoire and original compositions.

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£13 / £11 | Age 18+ In the Chambers

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Bearman Music presents

BEST OF BUZZ COMEDY

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THE MAN WHO WANTED TO BE A PENGUIN

Sat 19 Nov 19:30 £21.50 | Age 10+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Fri 02– Sat 31 Dec times vary

This group of stunningly talented singers will thrill and inspire you throughout a truly memorable evening of top class entertainment!

Phil McIntyre Entertainments Ltd presents

MARK THOMAS: BLACK AND WHITE Tue 22 Nov 20:00 £17.50 / £10 | Age 16+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. This award-winning comedian (is there any other type?) asks how did we get here?

What are we going to do about it? Who’s up for a sing song?

Milk and cookie packs available! £6 tickets available for families on a low income on selected shows (excludes performances between 17 – 24 Dec) Schools' performances take place Mon – Thu between 05 – 15 Dec 10:30 & 13:30 and on Fri 02 Dec 10:30 AMIL

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When he arrives at the Antarctic will its icy wilderness meet his excited expectations? Will the penguins’ reception be frosty, or will the colony welcome him with open wings?! Waddle on down and join the expedition!

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After lockdowns and isolation this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism.

This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver.

You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning his latest mission.

He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you will too!

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£14 / £12 / Schools £10 Age 3+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

CHRISTMAS AT WATERSIDE

NOVEMBER 2022

A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS

Featuring songs from The Greatest Showman, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables.

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Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents

Icy Shark Productions Ltd presents

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Fri 02 Dec 20:00

For Kids, Fri 09 Dec 19:00 Sat 10 Dec 17:00 & 19:00 £7.50 / £5.50 | Age 7+

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Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.

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For Adults, Fri 16 & Sat 17 Dec 20:00 | £9.50 Age 18+ In the Chambers

Fri 16 Dec 19:30

£13 / £11 | Age 18+ In the Chambers

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Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed as the gang improvise a brand-new pantomime using only your suggestions and a sprinkling of fairy dust. The performers don’t know their roles beforehand and might even get you involved in the action!

GreenMatthews presents

Sat 03 Dec 20:00

Mo Magaleo is a fresh new talent of Moroccan parentage but brought up on a London council estate.

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And if you’re fed up of the kids having all the fun, join the raunchier, bawdier adults only version of this all-improvised alternative panto show - with all the innuendo you can fit into a panto dame’s nightie!

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BEST OF BUZZ COMEDY

Lindsey Santoro relates her life’s misadventures in typically gobby sidesplitting style.

For Tots, Sat 10 Dec 15:00 £5 / £3 | Age 6 & under In the Chambers

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Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson, presents Dickens' classic festive fable. Famed for bringing multiple characters to vivid life, Masterson gives us Scrooge, Marley, the Fezziwigs, the Cratchits, Tiny Tim et al in a riveting, performance that will dazzle, enchant, and linger long in the memory.

Guaranteed to get you into the Christmas Spirit in many more ways than one!

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£15 / £10 | Age 8+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Natural clown and mime specialist Addy van der Borgh reveals an array of voices and characters.

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CHRISTMAS / DECEMBER 2022

Theatre Tours International presents

Spanning several centuries, Midwinter Revels is a celebration of Yuletide Past guaranteed to warm the cockles of the most Scrooge-like heart. Featuring Christmas carols, winter folk songs, toe-tapping tunes and a plethora of weird and wonderful instruments, the show is brought to life with GreenMatthews’ trademark wit and humour.

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Gareth Armstrong presents

Sat 28 Jan

£10 | Age 15+ In the Chambers

SHYLOCK

Fri 03 Feb 19:30

15:00 Age 6 & under | £5 / £3 18:30 Age 7+ | £8 / £6 In the Chambers

Shylock. A villain? A victim? Or something even more intriguing?

Celebrating the richness of Shakespeare’s language and conjuring up a whole cast of characters, this dazzling, moving, often hilarious play is a fascinating exploration of Shylock and his people.

Sat 28 Jan Doors 19:00 £20 | Age 14+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act.

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LIVE/WIRE: THE AC/DC SHOW

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Little kids are guaranteed plenty of silly songs, stories and adventures in ComedySportz 4 Tots and in the later show two teams of comedians will go for gold with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs in this all improvised show. Who wins? You decide!

The world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself – with Sat 04 Feb Doors 19:00 the sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry. £18 | Age 14+ The Gig Cartel presents

FLEETWOOD BAC

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Please note this is a standing gig.

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Sat 04 Feb 20:00

Sun 12 Feb 19:30

£13 / £11 | Age 18+ In the Chambers

£10 | Age 15+ In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Clayton Jones is a warm and lively observational comic.

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Actor, comedian, musician Steve Furst (Little Britain, Holby City, The Wright Stuff, Lenny Beige) presents 10 darkly comic creations in this 2 act show which is unlike anything you will have seen, from a Royal butler to a waltzer owner, to an inner-city Mayor to a former stuntman, to a modern day druid.

Fri 17 – Sun 19 Feb 11:00 & 14:00 £16 / £14 | Age 3 – 8 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

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Watershed Productions presents

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A side-splitting evening of hilarious off-the-cuff songs, scenes and characters. The stars of Tonight at the Palladium will spin comedy gold out of the all things that YOU, the live audience, think are the best, worst and down right weirdest things about your hometown.

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Lovdev Barpaga does daft one-liner puns and never forgets to chuckle at his own jokes.

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Tony Burgess brings his distinctive Mancunian accent and streetwise swagger.

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Makin Projects Ltd presents

BEST OF BUZZ COMEDY

The singing mermaid is tempted away to join a travelling circus, with the promise of a life of excitement (and her own swimming pool!). The audiences love her singing but we soon find out she’s been tricked by the dastardly circus master. Will she ever escape? Based on Julia Donaldson’s and Lydia Monks’ classic story. A Little Angel Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton production.

Makin Projects Ltd presents

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: THE MYSTERIOUS MANSION OF MYSTERY

COMEDYSPORTZ 4 TOTS & COMEDYSPORTZ

Sun 12 Feb 11:30 & 14:30

15:00 Age 6 & under | £5 / £3 18:30 Age 7+ | £8 / £6 In the Chambers

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Take a tour of the world’s most bewildering building with comedy heavyweights The Noise Next Door.

Who knows what lurks in the curious corridors and bizarre boudoirs of this ancient manor house? You do! What you say goes in this hour of anarchic entertainment that is fun for literally everyone.

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You decide!

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On a Role Ltd presents

MRS CHURCHILL: MY LIFE WITH WINSTON

EXHIBITIONS

Waterside is proud to present a contemporary programme of work in our two gallery spaces.

Supported by Arts Council England.

THE LAURISTON GALLERY

Sat 25 Feb 19:30

Free entry

£16 / £14 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

DROWNING WORLD BY GIDEON MENDEL

MACKINNON & SAUNDERS: 30 YEARS AND BEYOND

Sat 10 Sep - Sat 05 Nov

Sat 19 Nov - Sat 25 Feb

Award-winning South African photographer Gideon Mendel combines photography and video to explore flooding and the human condition in the context of overwhelming global climate events.

Renowned Altrincham-based animation studio Mackinnon & Saunders (Corpse Bride, Ra Ra the Noisy Lion, Pinocchio) celebrate their 30th year with this showcase of puppets and props from their TV and film productions.

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They say that behind every great man, there is a great woman. Was this true in Churchill’s case? What of Clementine, his wife for 56 years? Given his strength and conviction, did Clem have any influence on him at all? All questions will be answered, and many more, in Liz Grand’s superb, moving, sensitive and informative portrayal of Clementine Churchill.

Speakers From The Edge presents

MARK BEAUMONT: FASTER

GALLERY ‘74 Free entry

LUISAIDH ASHELY WATT: DORE HOLM

ARC ANIMATION EXHIBITION

£17.50 In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Sat 10 Sep - Sat 05 Nov

Sat 19 Nov - Sat 25 Feb

CIT Development Award in Photography

Mark Beaumont’s adventures have taken him to over 100 countries over the past twenty years, making him one of the most respected ultraendurance athletes on the planet. As Mark turns 40, he reflects on a career which has evolved from the footloose epics of his 20s, now building towards a level of performance and precision that allows him to continue to push boundaries.

Returning home to the Shetland Islands after 15 years, the artist reflects on how identity can be shaped by landscape, heritage and folklore.

Part of the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive's Engagement Programme A showcase of new animated work created by participants from ARC (Art for Recovery in the Community, Stockport).

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AUTUMN WINTER 2022/23 WATERSIDE +

SEPTEMBER

As if our packed season of events isn’t enough, we also offer opportunities to get involved and take part in professional artist development, classes, workshops and more. Be sure to check the website for finer details.

Here’s a taster...

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES TRAFFORD SCIART CONFERENCE Tue 01 Nov 10:00 - 16:00 £15 / £5

Brings together artists, scientists, science communicators and educators working across the fields of art and science through talks, workshops and networking spaces.

Produced in partnership with Cold Star Media.

Creative Industries Trafford (CIT) is Waterside’s artist and professional development strand, providing talks, masterclasses, opportunities and mentoring for artists. creativeindustriestrafford.net

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Buzz Comedy

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The John Martyn Project

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Mother Tree

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Adrian Hayes

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Let Me Count the Ways

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The Lesson

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The Smiths Ltd

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ComedySportz 4 Tots

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ComedySportz

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The Bubble Show

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Ian McNabb

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The Stars of Irish Country

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Shock Horror Mark Simmons Beauty & The Beast The Long Way Home Buzz Comedy Father Earth As the Crow Flies: Berlin, Todmorden Lady Maisery ComedySportz 4 Tots ComedySportz A Night At The Musicals Mark Thomas: Black & White

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Buzz Comedy

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Marti Pellow

CLASSES FOR ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES

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Leo Houlding: Closer to the Edge

19:30 DECEMBER 02-31 The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin various 02 A Christmas Carol 20:00 03 Buzz Comedy 20:00 19:30 09-10 ComedySportz Improvised Panto various 20:00 16-17 ComedySportz Impro Panto for Adults 20:00 19:30 16 Midwinter Revels 19:30 19:30

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Vonda Shepard: The Greatest Hits

19:30

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date details of our range of classes for all interests and abilities.

We’re sure you’ll find something you’ll love.

See more watersidearts.org

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China Crisis

19:30

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A Room of One’s Own

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Tin Man

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Crooners

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Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science 14:30

OCTOBER 01

Shuffle

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VENUE HIRE FOR YOUR CONFERENCE OR EVENT

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Waterside is a popular destination for corporate events, wedding ceremonies, celebratory events and children’s parties.

Contact our Hires Team at events@watersidearts.org or see more watersidearts.org/events

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JANUARY

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ComedySportz 4 Tots ComedySportz Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

15:00 18:30 19:00

FEBRUARY

03 04 Pete Firman: Bag of Tricks 19:30 04 Suggs: A Life in the Realm of Madness 19:30 10 ComedySportz 4 Tots 15:00 12 ComedySportz 18:30 12 Toyah 19:30 17-19 Jack Frost and the Search for Winter 14:00 25 Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers 14:00 25 Jon Gomm 19:30 25 I Spy With My Little Eye 14:30 27

Shylock 19:30 Fleetwood Bac 19:00 Buzz Comedy 20:00 Steve Furst in Character 19:30 The Mysterious Mansion 11:30 & 14:30 of Mystery Hometown Heroes 19:30 The Singing Mermaid 11:00 & 14:00 ComedySportz 4 Tots 15:00 ComedySportz 18:30 Mrs Churchill: My Life With Winston 19:30 Mark Beaumont 19:30

EXHIBITIONS The Lauriston Gallery Sat 10 Sep - Sat 05 Nov DROWNING WORLD BY GIDEON MENDEL

Gallery ‘74 Sat 10 Sep - Sat 05 Nov LUISAIDH ASHELY WATT: DORE HOLM

Sat 19 Nov - Sat 25 Feb MACKINNON & SAUNDERS: 30 YEARS AND BEYOND

Sat 19 Nov - Sat 25 Feb ARC ANIMATION EXHIBITION

Visit watersidearts.org for more fantastic events coming up.

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HOW TO BOOK IN PERSON Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00 Event and term time class nights 10:00 - 19:00.

ONLINE watersidearts.org Powered by Ticketline 8% booking fee. 50p min per ticket. Handling/postage fees apply.

BY PHONE 0161 912 5616 Times as above. £2.50 transaction fee per booking.

BY TEXTBOX 0161 912 2102 (option 4). Ext 5899 Please note this is not an SMS service.

For details on ticket collection, concessions and group bookings, lost tickets, ticket refunds or exchanges and latecomers please visit watersidearts.org/howtobook

SEATING The majority of shows in the Robert Bolt Theatre are reserved seating.

Any shows taking place in the Chambers or standing events are generally unreserved.

ACCESS Waterside is a fully accessible venue, with a ramp to the entrance and wheelchair spaces in the theatres. For further information, call 0161 912 5616 or text box number 0161 912 2102 (Option 4) ext 5899, visit watersidearts.org/access or email access@watersidearts.org

GALLERIES Our galleries are open Mon - Sat 10:00 – 17:00 and later on event nights.

Free entry, donations welcome.

LOCATION WATERSIDE 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford, M33 7ZF We are located next to the Town Hall and Bridgewater Canal in Sale town centre, 20 minutes from Manchester city centre. We are directly opposite Sale Metrolink station and just off the A56 (Junction 7, M60).

A 300-space Q-Park multi-storey car park is within easy walking distance on Broad Road. Claim your 20% discount voucher at Box Office.

For sat nav directions, please use Q-Park’s postcode M33 2AE. Special thanks to our funders and supporters

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