CHRISTMAS AT WATERSIDE

Wrongsemble presents THE SNOW QUEEN

Sat 02 Dec

– Sat 30 Dec Various times

£16 / £14 / £7 low income

£12 Schools

Age 4+

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Family

Small changes make a big difference, and young voices speak the loudest truth

At the top of the world lives the Snow Queen who is supposed to control the weather. But the seasons aren’t behaving. The world is getting warmer. And it hasn’t snowed for years...

Lumi gazes up at the stars and worries about the world. The adults don't seem to have noticed that the seasons aren’t behaving, or that it hasn’t snowed for years. This is an emergency! So, it’s time to take the issue straight to the top (of the world) and find the Snow Queen she has heard so much about...

This vibrant musical re-telling of The Snow Queen is reimagined in an exciting adventure for the whole family.

PRISM: A WINTER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

&

Light

Fri 01 Dec – Sun 31 Dec

Free entry

In and around Waterside

Immerse yourself in Waterside’s Winter Festival this December with dazzling light projections and captivating outdoor performances. – a winter extravaganza that will make your spirits soar!

Event

Comedysportz Improvised Pantomimes

For Kids, Fri 08 Dec 19:00

Sat 09 Dec 16:30 & 18:30

£7.50 / £5.50 | Age 7+

For Tots, Sat 09 Dec 14:30

£5 / £3 | Age 6 & under In the Chambers

FAMILY

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!

For Adults, Fri 15 & Sat 16 Dec 19:30 | £9.50 Age 16+ In the Chambers

COMEDY

Christmas

Colour The Clouds Theatre Company presents LITTLE PENGUIN’S FIRST

Tue 12 – Fri 15 Dec 10:00, 12:00, 14:00

£16 (one adult and one baby)

£8 (additional adult/baby)

Age 0 – 3 years

In the Chambers

An immersive, festive experience for babies aged 0 - 36 months and their grown-ups! Filled with puppetry, original music and sensory delights to stimulate and captivate, this show is a perfect first theatrical experience for your little one.

Christine Bovill presents PIAF

Fri 26 Jan 19:30

£18 / £16

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Piaf is a moving theatrical homage to one of France’s most endearing icons; celebrating some of her best known songs, threaded with Piaf’s story, and Christine’s own remarkable journey in the world of chanson.

Theatre

GreenMatthews presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT

Tue 12 Dec 19:30

£15 / £13

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

This unique retelling of Dickens’ heartwarming tale uses an array of traditional and modern instruments and authentic musical arrangements. It brims with warmth, wit and wonder.

Family Music

January 2023

Nunkie Theatre Company presents OH WHISTLE: TWO GHOST STORIES

BY M.R. JAMES

Fri 26 Jan 20:00

£12 | Age 12+

In the Chambers

Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad – a tale of nocturnal horror on the Suffolk coast – is considered by many to be M. R. James’s masterpiece. It is beautifully complemented here by The Ash Tree, a story of witchcraft and vengeance down the generations.

Theatre

Comedysportz

Sat 27 Jan 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

WILD TRACKS WITH STEVE BATE MBE

Wed 31 Jan 19:30

£16 / £13

In the Robert

Paralympic gold medallist cyclist, Steve Bate MBE shares the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro with fellow Paralympic gold medallist, Karen Darke MBE.

FEBRUARY

Tortive Theatre Ltd presents SHAKESPEARE’S FOOL

Fri 02 Feb 19:30

£10 / £7.50 schools | Age 12+

In the Chambers

Join Will ‘Cavaliero’ Kempe - gentleman player, juggling jester, headmaster of Morris dancers and London's finest clown - as he gives his final performance to an audience of a mouse and a marrote, and tells us what really happened between him and William Shakespeare.

Theatre

Best Of Buzz Comedy

Sat 03 Feb 20:00

£13 / £11 | Age 18+

In the Chambers

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

Hyperactive and hilarious Rob Rouse is a born clown, a latter-day Stan Laurel.

Pete Teckman is the selfdeprecating winner of the national competition 'not so new comedian of the year 2023'.

Jack Gleadow is an anarchic entertainer with stunts, impressions, and daft demonstrations.

John Osborne presents

The New Blur Album

Sat 10 Feb 20:00

£10 | Age 14+

In the Chambers

Theatre

A story of remembering where you were the first time you heard the new Blur album. From being at school to first jobs and relationships, this is John’s story of life, love, friendship and growing older.

Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company presents THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

Tue 13 – Thu 15 Feb 11:00 & 14:30

£12 / £10 | Age 3+

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Speakers from the Edge present PETE

WHITTAKER: NO ROPES

Tue 20 Feb 19:30

£17 / £14

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Pete Whittaker explores the art of free solo climbing taking you on a journey of where soloing started out for him, right up to his 800m big wall free solo of Kjerag in Norway.

Dangerous to Know Theatre Company presents

On Me

Fri 23 Feb 19:30

Pay What You Can – see website Age 15+

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Three problem-solving pigs call on you to save their bacon! This joyful retelling of a classic tale is told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets that will make you howl!

GTA Music presents PAUL JONES & DAVE KELLY

Sun 18 Feb Doors 19:30

£28

Family Music

In the Robert Bolt Theatre Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s tangled and colourful roots go way back into the true undergrowth of the tradition. A live acoustic set by this dynamic duo is an occasion you’ll remember. If you’re a true Blues fan, everything you need is here.

On Me follows Shona and Christian, two actors working on a 'gritty' true crime docudrama. As the pair develop feelings for each other, they must navigate the challenges of being role models, allies, spontaneous romantics and potential victims all at once when chasing love in the post-#MeToo era.

Comedysportz

Sat 24 Feb 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!

Impatient Productions presents JUSTIN MOORHOUSE: STRETCH

& THINK

Sun 25 Feb 19:30

£15 / £5 | Age 14+

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Exhibitions

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

THE LAURISTON GALLERY Free entry

Comedy

Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. A brand-new show that may contain: Yoga, getting older, Madonna, shoplifters, Labradoodles, middle-aged cyclists, The Menopause, running, hating football fans but loving football. And he’s got a new suit. Come, it’ll be fun.

Scene On Screen

Sat 23 Sep – Sat 06 Jan

This new exhibition from the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive will explore animated worlds, sharing recent acquisitions to the archive, including original design drawings and concept artwork from The BFG, Count Duckula and Fool of the World and the Flying Ship. The show will also feature props and set pieces from stop motion favourites such as Postman Pat.

HOPE. DESPAIR. MIRACLES – ROXANA ALLISON

Sat 27 Jan – Sat 30 Mar

Hope. Despair. Miracles. is a photographic project that celebrates the grassroots organisations and individuals that contribute towards positive change, especially in working-class multi-ethnic neighbourhoods.

Photographer Roxana Allison grew up in Mexico City. Her photographic work is strongly influenced by her mixed cultural upbringing focusing on themes of place, belonging and community.

Wed 28 Feb 19:30

£19 / £15 Under 16s / £10 Schools | Age 11+

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

Enjoy Shakespeare's classic tale as portrayed by William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular sword fights!

Dementia Friendly Film Screenings

Monthly on Wed | 14:00 (see page 31)

£6

Creative Industries Trafford

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

In the Robert Bolt Theatre

To make cinema more accessible to local dementia communities we are providing a fun and inclusive experience to enable people living with dementia, their families and carers to attend the cinema in a safe and welcoming environment. watersidearts.org/films

This season’s events include a networking event for artists and scientists, a photography session for designer makers and visual artists and a series of advice surgeries for moving your creative project on. watersidearts.org/cit