WELCOME
We are delighted to unveil another exceptional season of events at Waterside, filled with remarkable theatre, comedy, music and more. Audiences can also enjoy Prism, our very special Winter Festival of Music & Light, plus our Christmas theatre show
The Snow Queen - an enchanting festive production for all the family. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
DarrenAdams
Waterside Manager
TWO OR MORE THEATRE & DANCE SHOWS FOR £8 EACH!
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SEPTEMBER 2023
Speakers From The Edge presents HAZEL FINDLAY
: THE WALLS WITHIN
Sat 02 Sep 19:30
£17
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
BEST OF BUZZ COMEDY
Sat 02 Sep 20:00
£13 / £11 | Age 18+
In the Chambers
In ‘rockstar’ climber Hazel Findlay's new show, she'll walk you through the biggest internal battles she's faced in her career and how she's overcome them. She'll take stories from her most difficult ascents and wild expeditions, to talk about the psychological 'walls within' that we all face.
Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.
Sully O’Sullivan is the quintessential quality Kiwi comic with an energetic mix of cynicism, topicality, wit and menace.
Tom Taylor brings quirky quips and madcap musical one-liners, all presented in his own neurotic style.
Cheerfully chatty Catherine Young has an infectious personality and is a fearlessly dynamic performer.
Grist to the Mill Productions presents THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Fri 08 Sep 19:30
£13 / £11 / £9.50 schools Age 12+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
MLM Concerts Ltd presents THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL
STORY
THEATRE
Jack stayed on when the guns fell silent, to search the battlefields for those that could not go home. A story of comradeship, betrayal and of promises, both broken and kept, following the carnage of World War One.
Sat 16 Sep 19:30
£24.50 | Age 14+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more.
MUSIC
Gary Davies presents NEARLY DAN: THE SPIRIT & SOUND OF STEELY DAN
Sat 09 Sep Doors 19:30
£22
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
MUSIC
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but not as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert.
GS Concert Promotions Ltd presents THE CLONE ROSES & DJ CLINT BOON
Fri 15 Sep Doors 19:30
£17.50 | Age 14+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
MUSIC
The Clones have performed at some of the most iconic venues, respectfully replicating some of the classic shows from The Stone Roses careers and have a number of special 25th Anniversary shows lined up. Mr Manchester himself Clint Boon will be DJ-ing some Classic Manchester tunes to get everyone in the mood before The Clones hit the stage.
Groove Baby presents GROOVING
WITH PIRATES
Sun 17 Sep 14:30
£9.50 / £7.50 | Age 3 – 7
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Join a bunch of merry buccaneers on a funk and jazz adventure across the seas! A swashbuckling tale of friendship and treasure awaits. A fun mixture of animation, interactive music making and solid groove from the Groove Baby Organ Trio.
FAMILY
A Way with Media Productions Ltd present FRANCIS
ROSSI: TUNES & CHAT
Wed 20 Sep 19:30
Meet & Greet 17:45
£80 Meet & Greet
£45 VIP
£30 Standard
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of wellknown hits and some previously not-performedlive-before tunes. It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career.
MUSIC
Impatient Productions presents MARK WATSON:
SEARCH
Thu 21 Sep 20:00
£20 | Age 14+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
The Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner Mark Watson returns! He'll consider the search for meaning that we're all on, with or without Google. There'll be a lot of jokes, and a show that's different every night.
COMEDY
Pulse Records and Bill Elms presents
BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL BY HELEN FORRESTER
Fri 22 Sep 19:30
Sat 23 Sep 14:30 & 19:30
£27.50 / £25.50 matinee / £12 schools
Age 8+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Adapted from Helen Forrester’s million-selling book, By The Waters Of Liverpool is a stunning period drama set in the 1930s.
THEATRE
COMEDYSPORTZ
Sat 23 Sep 18:30
£8 / £6 | Age 7+
In the Chambers
FAMILY
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!
Moore Enterprising presents ALFIE MOORE:
A FACE FOR RADIO
Sun 24 Sep 19:30
£17.50 | Age 14+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
COMEDY
Thirty years of shift-work and being punched in the face had left ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie Moore with a ‘face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by squatters with little regard to property maintenance! This is the true story of Alfie’s big plan to transition from radio to TV star. Could it be done?
Impatient Productions presents GARY DELANEY:
GARY IN PUNDERLAND
Wed 04 Oct 20:00
£21 | Age 16+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - Gary Delaney is back! Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft.
Box Tale Soup presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Sun 01 Oct 14:00
£9.50 / £7.50 | Age 3+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Join Alice on her remarkable journey in this new production to enchant all ages. Find magic in Wonderland, and make it safely home again. The only danger is, you may not want to leave!
'...ingenious...' THE STAGE
FAMILY
Edge Street Live presents HENRY NORMAL: COLLECTED POEMS & OTHER LANDFILL
Thu 05 Oct 19:30
£16
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Box Tale Soup presents CASTING THE RUNES
Sun 01 Oct 19:30
£12 / £10 | Age 12+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Award winning Box Tale Soup present their chilling show, Casting the Runes. You're invited to the edge of your seat, to the darkest corners of the night. Our advice? Don't come alone...
It's haunting! It's brilliant! SG FRINGE
Best known as co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, Coogan's Run and producer of Philomena, Gavin and Stacey, and Alan Partridge, Henry Normal returns to the stage to promote his latest collection of poetry.
On A Role Ltd presents ENID
BLYTON: NODDY, BIG EARS AND LASHINGS OF CONTROVERSY
Fri 06 Oct 19:30
£16 / £14
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Everybody of a certain age has read an Enid Blyton book. She sold more than 600 million books, despite being banned by the BBC, libraries and schools. She was accused of many things including being a racist. Liz Grand (Mrs. Churchill – My life With Winston) plays this remarkable and controversial woman.
James Sherwood brings musical parodies, topical stand-up, and a hilarious mission to meticulously correct bad grammar in classic songs.
Peter Edge is an embattled dad of daughters, and 'definitely one to see before he dies'.
BEST OF BUZZ COMEDY
Sat 07 Oct 20:00
£13 / £11 | Age 18+
In the Chambers
Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent. Hayley Ellis has a natural warmth which blends her girl next door charm with an exuberant energy.
BIKE PARTY
Tue 10 Oct 19:30
£19.50 / £16.50
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Bad Bad Donkey Ltd presents IRVINE WELSH’S
PORNO
Sat 07 Oct 19:30
£19 / £14 | Age 13+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Fifteen years after Trainspotting, what has become of Renton, Sickboy, Begbie and Spud? Disturbing, shocking and extremely funny. Contains swearing, sexual language and drug / violence related subject matter. As if you'd expect anything else...
THEATRE THEATRE
GMBN’s Martyn Ashton - former World Champion Mountain Bike Trials Rider, legend of the sport and his Road Bike Party videos – will take audiences through an entertaining look at his life on bikes.
Edge Street Live presents BRIAN BILSTON
Thu 12 & Fri 13 Oct 19:30
£15
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Nearly sold out!
Brian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate - truly beloved by the online community. His latest brilliant collection of poems, will take the blues out of Monday, flatten the Wednesday hump and amplify that Friday feeling, from January through to December.
Ballet Theatre UK presents THE WIZARD OF OZ
Sat 14 Oct 19:30
£21 / £18 / £15 Under 16s
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz in a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale. This family friendly production is set to a classical score to bring the story to life.
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE DARKENING
Tue 24 Oct Doors 19:30
£22
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Kathryn Tickell brings her stellar band to the stage. Pipes, fiddles, lyres and voices conjure up tunes and songs from ancient Northumbria, bringing them to life with new compositions and worldclass musicianship.
DANCE MUSIC
The Highland Joker presents THE BUBBLE SHOW
Mon 23 Oct 14:00
£9.50 / £7.50
Age 3+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes - a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art!
FAMILY
Gary Murphy Productions presents GUITAR LEGENDS: GARY MURPHY’S ORIGINAL GUITAR SHOW
Thu 26 Oct Doors 19:30
£24
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Performed by Gary and his multi-talented band, the story of guitar history is narrated by broadcasting legend Billy Butler who gives an insight into the lives and songs of some of our best loved guitar legends.
MUSIC
Corrie McGuire Management presents PETE FIRMAN: TRIKTOK
Fri 27 Oct 19:30
£19 / £17 | Age 11+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Terry Christian presents THE WORD IS TERRY
COMEDY
Expect an evening of jaw-dropping magic and laugh-out-loud comedy which takes Pete's magic from the small screen to the stage and gives audiences a chance to see his critically-acclaimed magical skills in the flesh.
CHRISTIAN: THE NAUGHTY 90s & MORE
Sat 28 Oct 19:30
£20 | Age 18+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Gareth Armstrong presents SHYLOCK
Fri 27 Oct 20:00
£10 | Age 15+
In the Chambers
Join award-winning broadcaster, comedian and WORD host Terry Christian as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this iconic and quintessentially 90s ground-breaking and controversial TV show. Relive the 90s! Relive The Word!
COMEDY
THEATRE
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.
COMEDYSPORTZ
Sat 28 Oct 18:30
£8 / £6 | Age 7+
In the Chambers
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!
Nick Cope presents NICK COPE’S FAMILY SHOW
Sun 29 Oct 11:00 & 14:00
£14 / £11 | Age 2+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Nearly sold out! CBeebies’ star Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years - he performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds.
FAMILY FAMILY
DISCOVERING ANTARTICA: HEROIC TALES OF SHACKLETON, CREAN & SCOTT
Thu 02 Nov 19:30
£15 / £13
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance. Discover the riveting stories of the only man who served standing alongside Scott and Shackleton in three of the most daring and challenging expeditions.
Lewys Holt presents EMPTY ORCHESTRA
Sat 04 Nov 19:30
£15 / £13 | Age 14+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Three dancers perform their favourite karaoke hits. As each dancer takes their turn at the mic, the remaining two take to the space, becoming backing dancers, encouraging each other into the spotlight.
BEST OF BUZZ COMEDY
Sat 04 Nov 20:00
£13 / £11 | Age 18+
In the Chambers
Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.
Alex Boardman is a prolific writer with a freeflowing performance style, audience interaction, and acerbic wit.
The Halls of Ridiculous push the boundaries of improvisation: expect gleeful sketches and crazy quirky characters.
storytelling, and quips aplenty.
Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre presents
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR
Tue 14 Nov 19:30
Wed 15 Nov 14:30 & 19:30
£19 / £17
£9.50 schools | Age 11+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Wildly satirical, visually stunning and deeply moving, Oh What a Lovely War is a theatrical experience like no other; a fusion of live music, movement, songs and sketches bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War.
COMEDY THEATRE
Ben McGarvey presents MINUTE TAKER
Fri 17 Nov Doors 19:30
£20 | Age 14+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Immerse yourself in an 80s dream with this captivating live performance from Minute Taker.
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will perform songs from his recent nostalgic synthpop album Wolf Hours, along with a selection of inventive cover versions from the era.
MUSIC
The Gig Cartel presents FOCUS
Sun 19 Nov Doors 19:30
£25 | Age 14+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Best known for hits
Hocus Pocus, House of The Kin and Sylvia, the iconic Dutch music masters are back with a rejuvenated passion amongst the band, which is guaranteed to please their legions of fans!
MUSIC
Dan Nightingale Ents presents DAN NIGHTINGALE’S SPECIAL
Sat 18 Nov 19:30
£16 | Age 16+
In the Robert Bolt Theatre
Dan has spent the last two years changing the comedy industry from the inside out, paving new career paths for himself and many others; whilst being one half of the smash-hit podcast Have A Word.
COMEDY
COMEDYSPORTZ
Sat 25 Nov 18:30
£8 / £6 | Age 7+
In the Chambers
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!
FAMILY
BEST OF BUZZ COMEDY
Sat 02 Dec 20:00
£13 / £11 | Age 18+ In the Chambers
Waterside’s legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.
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