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The Beautiful Warmth, 30 October – 1 November, 8pm

Welcome to our very special 10th anniversary season. To celebrate we are holding 10 very special events in the arts centre and spreading into Sale Town Centre and beyond – look out for the special W10 logo! A packed programme of fabulous music gigs, brilliant theatre productions, award-winning comedians and children’s theatre, such as WAC favourites Stuff and Nonsense, will make our 10th Birthday the biggest and best season yet.

We open this autumn season on Saturday 13 September with a BIG FAMILY BIRTHDAY PARTY to celebrate the arts centre’s 10th year. Free entry and activities including Meet a real-life Mermaid, Dance & Drama taster sessions, face-painting, ComedySportz, two theatre shows and much more! We look forward to seeing you there. The celebrations will continue throughout autumn including a performance on a canal boat and pop-up gallery shop in Sale shopping centre!

We’re really excited to have James and the Giant Peach coming to Waterside this Christmas – check out our Families brochure for all the dates and times.

Acclaimed textile artist Rachael Howard brings a wonderful exhibition to Waterside; Red Work opens Saturday 11 October and is not to be missed. There will also be a unique opportunity for young people to take part in The Big Draw event with Rachael in October.

Keep up to date with all our events and activities by signing up for our newsletter at watersideartscentre.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Rosie Scott Arts Centre Manager

Waterside Arts Centre is a unique venue to hold any sort of event: a wedding, naming ceremony, party, conference or rehearsal. We have a number of attractive and flexible spaces to suit any need. We can sit 150 for dinner in the Robert Bolt Theatre, host a drinks reception in the tranquil surroundings of the Lauriston gallery or set up your rehearsal in one of our studio rooms. From wedding receptions and dinner dances to business conferences and trade fairs we can help you make your event a special one. Email [email protected] or call her on 0161 912 5616 to discuss your requirements.

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ALBERT LEE & HOGAN’S HEROESThursday 11 September Doors 7.30pm £20 A seated show

Albert Lee, by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar players, needs no introduction to country music and rock fans.

He has worked with some of the world’s top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton.

Albert is a double Grammy award winning musician, whose talents continue to be in demand by fellow performers the world throughout.

Saltaire Live presents

FLOOKSunday 14 September Doors 7.45pm £14 / £7 A seated show

Flook’s ability to weave musical magic from seemingly minimal elements yields a sound unlike any other in Irish music. The flutes of Sarah Allen and Brian Finnegan swirl and soar with captivating brilliance over the rhythmic bedrock of Ed Boyd on guitar and bodhran master John Joe Kelly, all combining to produce in Flook’s own distinctively exciting and innovative sound. They are now back playing live and firing explosively on all four cylinders.

CHRIS WOODThursday 18 September Doors 7.30pm £12.50 Adv (Door price £14.50) A seated show

Nominated Best Original Song ‘None the Wiser’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014

Songwriter of the Year – Spiral Earth Awards 2014

Folk Singer of the Year & Best Original Song ‘Hollow Point’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2011

One of England’s most vivid and arresting song writers; with gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. Hollow Point is his chilling ballad of the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezez and Wood’s feel for the sheer “one thing after another-ness” of life allows us, for the first time, to see the event through the eyes of the victim. None The Wiser his fourth solo album delivers humble hymns and sweeping statements from Alzheimers to William Blake.

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

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular and the band now plays at venues and festivals all over the UK.

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.

The Gig Cartel presents

THE SOUTH + SPECIAL GUEST DAVID FORDFriday 10 October Doors 7.30pm £20 A standing show

When great British pop institution, The Beautiful South split in 2007, several members of the band weren’t ready to let it go. So two years later, singers Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler, alongside life long members Damon Butcher, Gaz Birtles and Tony Robinson, came out of retirement and formed the 9 piece band, The South.

T’PAUFriday 3 October 8pm start £17.50 A seated show

Fronted by fiery redhead Carol Decker, T’Pau were one of the first acts to have a number one single and number one album in the charts at the same time with China In Your Hand and Bridge Of Spies. Other hits include Heart And Soul, Secret Garden and Valentine.

Saltaire Live presents

LUNASASaturday 11 October 8pm start £14 / £7 (15 yrs and under) A seated show

Ireland’s masters of rhythm Lunasa return to Sale once again. The dynamic, envigorating approach they take in creating their music is a match for any, capturing the essential energy at the heart of the Irish tradition. Propelled by the engine room of Trevor Hutchinson on stand-up bass and new man Ed Boyd on guitar, who has joined the band since their last visit and brings his own rhythmic edge to the Lunasa sound.

BEVERLEY CRAVENThursday 9 October 8pm start £18.50 A seated show

Brit-award winning singer Beverley Craven is embarking on an extensive UK tour supporting the release of her brand new album, ‘Change of Heart’, launched in summer 2014, Beverley is back with a bang.

With a witty narrative and unforgettable melodies, her poignant sentiments will leave you with a warm glow of nostalgia, or maybe even the odd tear.This very special intimate concert is a rare opportunity to see Beverley up close.

LARRY MILLER BANDThursday 16 October 8pm start £12.50 Adv (Door price £14) A part seated, part standing show

Larry Miller is undeniably one of the must see blues/rock guitarists bringing his unique showmanship to every performance. He is famous for his mesmerising guitar playing and high octane shows. If you like Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Jimi Hendrix, you’ll want to see Larry Miller.

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NORTHSIDE Saturday 18 October Doors 7.30pm £15 A standing show

Northside originally formed in 1989 in Manchester amidst the scene that produced The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, The Inspiral Carpets and The Charlatans. The band split in 1992 but after the re-issue of their classic album Chicken Rhythms, in 2006, the band have reformed. They plan to bring a little of the late eighties, early nineties Manchester magic back to the stage.

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NERINA PALLOTMonday 3 November 8pm start £18.50 Adv (Door price £20.50) A seated show

Ivor Novello and Brit nominated singer songwriter Nerina Pallot stops off at Waterside as part of a nationwide UK tour. Jersey born Nerina proves her writing chops yet again with a new EP. She continues to build on her challenge to write, record and release 12 EPs in a year in style. Not content with just partaking in the writing and recording process, Nerina has also been handcrafting the artwork for each release.


FLEETWOOD BACFriday 7 November 8pm start £14 Adv (Door price £16) A seated show

A Fleetwood Bac tribute show isn’t just about performing the music of one of the worlds biggest bands, Fleetwood Bac replicate a full Fleetwood Mac rock show as it was back in the 70s and 80s. Having performed over 600 tribute shows Fleetwood Bac have spent decades perfecting that classic Rumours era sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry, all are portrayed with the passion and energy that got them the ultimate seal of approval from ‘Big Daddy’ Mick Fleetwood.

SALE BRASS BAND – THE GREAT WAR CENTENARY CONCERTSaturday 8 November 7.30pm £7 (Unreserved seating)

Sale Brass Band hosts a concert to commemorate the outbreak of World War One, a Community Event to mark this significant anniversary. Experience the music, stories and poetry of this epic landmark featuring Sale Brass Band, Meadway Youth Choir, Sale Grammar School Choir, Rocket Youth Theatre, Alderley District Scout Band and local youth organisations.

Proceeds to Broughton House Care Home for Ex-Service Men and Women in Salford and The Royal British Legion.

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MATT SCHOFIELD + SPECIAL GUEST BEN POOLEMonday 24 November 8pm start £17 Adv (Door price £19.50) A seated show

Matt Schofield continues to push the frontiers and reshape the boundaries of the British Blues tradition. Guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader. Ten years into his solo career, Schofield’s impact as one of the most influential and distinctive guitarists of his generation is unquestionable.

Three time ‘British Blues Guitarist of the Year’, ‘British Blues Album of the Year’ (Heads, Tails & Aces – 2010) and the first guitarist inducted into the ‘British Blues Awards Hall of Fame’.


FOCUS Wednesday 26 November Doors 7.30pm £17.50 Adv (Door price £19.50) A standing event with a limited amount of unreserved seating

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the 70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits Hocus Pocus, House of The King and Sylvia, as well as critically acclaimed albums Moving Waves, Focus 3 and Hamburger Concerto, the iconic Dutch music masters are back with their tenth album, which is guaranteed to please their legions of fans!


THE CLONE ROSES & CLINT BOONFriday 28 November Doors 7.30pm £12 Adv (Door price £14) A standing show

The Clones have been touring up and down the UK for over a decade, playing to sellout crowd’s week in week out. The band’s attention to detail is admirable, from the clothes and instruments to the Manc swagger and stage mannerisms, while the musical and sonic accuracy of their performance is second to none.

Inspiral Carpets keyboard player and XFM Manchester DJ Clint Boon has described them as the best Roses tribute in the business.

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THE DYLAN PROJECTSunday 7 December 8pm start £15 Adv (Door price £17) A seated show

Veteran rocker Steve Gibbons, in the company of Fairport Convention’s legendary rhythm section – Gerry Conway (drums) and Dave Pegg (bass) – join Phil Bond (piano, organ, accordion) and PJ Wright’s pedal steel and slide guitars to create an evening of Bob’s songs, artfully arranged and played by world-class musicians who now celebrate seventeen years of the Dylan Project.

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THE ROSSI QUARTETMonday 22 September 7.30pm £14 / £5 (Under 16s)

The Rossi Quartet, made up of past and present members of The Hallé, return to the Waterside with a lovely programme, including Mozart’s String Quartet K465, The Dissonance, and G major String Duo K423 for Violin and Viola, an arrangement of Dvorak’s ever popular composition, Silent Woods and the beautiful Andante Cantabile from Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No 1.


WATERSIDE SINFONIA AT SALE HIGH SCHOOLSunday 26 October 7.30pm £14 / £5 (Under 16s)

In a very special concert to mark the Waterside Arts Centre’s 10th anniversary, the leader of Manchester Camerata, Adi Brett, leads and directs an ensemble made entirely of professional musicians living in Sale, a town which is rapidly becoming home to some of the North West’s finest professional musicians.


KOKOSCHKA STRING QUARTET: DEATH AND THE MAIDENSunday 9 November 7.30pm £14/£5 (Under 16s)

Schubert’s magnificent Quartet in D minor. Written at a time when the composer was forced to accept his own inevitable demise, the quartet is an intense and menacing work, dancing with death throughout, and has deservedly become one of the most masterful pillars of the String Quartet repertoire.

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GATECRASH Thursday 2 October 6pm & 8pm £8 / £6

With his parents on holiday Sam’s having a house party. Nothing big, just a few close friends… at least that was the plan until you knocked on the door.

Zest Theatre’s groundbreaking, interactive production gives you control of the conversations you listen to through Silent Disco technology.

Put on your wireless headphones, step through Sam’s front door and experience the night unfold all around you as you Gatecrash the party.

Age 14+ | Contains strong language

Dog Kennel Hill Project presents

TUG Friday 26 – Sunday 28 September Various times throughout the day (see website for details) Add £10 for boat experience (limited space). Walking tour – free

A wild, innovative performance trip that happens on a contemporary showboat. This unique experience of sound, movement, design and natural occurrences chugs along the canal at 4 miles per hour on an adapted heritage work boat. Become part of an incredible world of incidental and unexpected performance around the Bridgewater Canal towpath at Sale alongside TUG.

UK Touring Theatre in association with Redbridge Drama Centre presents

A DOLL’S HOUSEBY HENRIK IBSEN DIRECTED BY MICHAEL WOODWOODWednesday 15 October 7.30pm £14 / £12

Following the success of their highly-acclaimed production of Strindberg’s Miss Julie in 2013, UK Touring Theatre returns to the Waterside Arts Centre with the World Premiere of a brand new English version of A Doll’s House; Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking play about marriage, money, and the freedom of women in the late 19th century.

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Sale and Altrincham Musical Theatre present by arrangement with Josef Weinberger

HOT MIKADOTuesday 11 – Saturday 15 November 2014 Matinee 2.15pm, Evening 7.30pm £12 / £8 (Tuesday Eve and Saturday Matinee)

East meets West head-on in this hilarious 1940s style update of a Gilbert and Sullivan favorite. Featuring an intoxicating mix of styles and influences, classics such as A Wand’ring Minstrel I and Three Little Maids are transmuted into show-stopping blues, swing, hot gospel numbers and scorching torch songs. Find out what happens when the clean lines and color of Japanese design combine with the big band sights and sounds of popular American song and dance!

David Adkin in association with Theatre Bench presents

OUR FRIENDS, THE ENEMY Wednesday 22 October 7.30pm £10 / £8

The Western Front, Christmas 1914: lights appear from the German trenches and soldiers meet between the firing lines. The events which follow are the most astounding stories of the Great War told through the eyes of one soldier. Private James Boyce takes us on a magical, haunting journey through the events surrounding the Christmas truce.

“Unlike anything which you may have heard before” – Broadway Baby

“A haunting and powerful work” – The Scottish Daily Mail

Lunabug Theatre in association with Little Mighty presents

PIGEONA SHOW FOR SCHOOLSTuesday 21 October 1pm £6 per pupil, teachers free

Travel back 100 years to the battle fields of the First World War, when pigeons saved lives by flying vital messages behind enemy lines. This is the incredible true story of one of those birds, who became known as ‘Cher Ami’.

First there was an egg and in that egg was a tiny little pigeon. The pigeon hatched and grew and learnt to fly. But soon the call came. This young bird was growing in a time of terrible war. Every man was needed to fight, and every pigeon was needed too.

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LipService, Britain’s favourite literary lunatics, present their multi award winning cult show

WITHERING LOOKS!Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24 January 7.30pm £16 / £14

Withering Looks takes an “authentic” look at the lives and works of the Bronte sisters – well, two of them actually, Anne’s just popped out for a cup of sugar. Who is the Bronte’s mysterious neighbour, Mr Moorcock of Ravaged Heath House, and what does the maniacal laughter coming from his attic mean? Do unfulfilled souls really wander the wild and heathe clad moors? Who should Cathy marry, Heathcliff or David Niven? Withering Looks has won a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award and the Critics Award for Comedy at the Edinburgh Festival. LipService have just won the Stage Door Foundation Award for Excellence.

THE BEAUTIFUL WARMTHBY ADAM GILMOURA WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE THEATRE COMMISSIONThursday 30 October – Saturday 1 November 8pm £8 / £6

TK would like nothing more than for you to invest in his Uncle’s fireplace business. In fact, it might just save his skin if you do. Join him for his last ever sales pitch in this dark comedy, which explores consumerism, humanity, and the desire for success.

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ANGELBY KEVIN DYERFriday 17 October 7pm £8 / £6

Angel is the story of Bill who returns an old woman’s shopping bag on an afternoon when she had nothing better to do and finds her life is never the same again. The old woman, Miriam, lives between then and now. She keeps her watch in the fridge, plays guns with bananas and has an imaginary dog called Satan. She may be losing her marbles, but she definitely isn’t losing her sense of humour.

This brilliantly funny and heart-warming new play about childhood and ageing is a fantastic piece of new writing for audiences aged 10 years and above.

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HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI: HARDEEP IS YOUR LOVE Saturday 27 September 8pm £12 / £10

Following a hugely successful spring leg, the comedian, broadcaster, journalist, and chef extends his hilarious stand up show with additional dates added for this Autumn. In addition to being a regular voice on BBC Radio 4, Hardeep has also been seen on television shows ranging from Question Time nand This Week, to The One Show and Celebrity Masterchef. Join Hardeep as he offers his take on life, love and finding romance in middle age.

“Immensely funny” – Daily Express

LUISA OMIELAN: WHAT WOULD BEYONCE DO?Thursday 23 October 8pm £12

All the single ladies, all the single ladies, Its the debut stand up hour from comedian Luisa Omielan, it is one of the most successful debut shows to come out of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With 2 sell out Edinburgh’s, five runs in the main house at Londons Prestigious Soho Theatre as well as sell out shows in Belfast, Finland, LA, New York and Singapore. Its the ultimate party with jokes in. This is What Would Beyonce Do?

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Saturday 4 October

Australian Mickey D is a world-class comedy talent, charmingly gregarious, and with such bawling gusto that it’s a joy to experience! He is a winner of Best Comedy Award at Adelaide International Festival.

Joke-telling Scottish stand-up Ray Bradshaw is a fast-rising star, and his twisted punchlines are much admired by Frankie Boyle.

David Longley proves that comedy can say something intelligent and important, and yet still crucially be intensely funny.

Resident compere Agraman the human anagram returns with more prolific puns.

Saturday 8 November

Inventive stand-up John Simmit is streetwise yet subtle, smart yet silly, smooth yet sardonic. He has promoted new comedy talent from America, Africa, and the Caribbean, whilst still having the time to play Dipsy from Teletubbies!

Kate Smurthwaite is a powerhouse of observational wit. She is an engaging and eloquent defender of feminism, atheism, and left-wing principles, and bags of fun.

Chris Purchase has been making people laugh for the last few years but nowadays it is on purpose and fully clothed.

Saturday 6 December

Performing on his first tour of England, Brad Tassell is an American entertainer who is silly, slapstick, and positively crazy. Brad has been voted the best ever act by Carnival Cruises, and has also written several top-selling humorous books.

Scott Bennett is a lively and hilariously funny observational comic and is going to be a big name in future.

Paul Ricketts brings sharp satire on race and culture, plus strange tales of ordinary domestic mayhem. His comment about chicken is Stewart Lee’s favourite joke!

Lakin McCarthy in association with Traverse Theatre presents

MARK THOMAS: CUCKOOEDWRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY MARK THOMAS DIRECTOR: EMMA CALLANDERWednesday 19 November 7.30pm £15 / £10

A comedy of betrayal. Mark Thomas tells his true story of how Britain biggest arms manufacturer (BAE Systems) came to spy on a comedian. A tale of hubris, planes, demos and undercover deceit told by an award winning performer. As usual plenty of laughs, some weird characters, documentary styles, probably a tear or two and the vague possibility that Mark might get beaten up in the making of it as he tries to find out if he wants revenge or if he can forgive a friend.

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MARY POPPINS (1964)(U) Tuesday 28 October 11am

A magic nanny comes to work for a cold banker’s unhappy family.

NOAH (2014)(12A) Wednesday 8 October 2pm

A man is chosen by his world’s creator to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world.

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014)(15) Wednesday 24 September 2pm

The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy.

MALEFICENT (2014)(PG) Tuesday 28 October 2pm

A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess – the only person who can restore peace to their troubled land.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS WRITERS’ CONFERENCE

Saturday 25 October 10.15am – 4.30pm £30 / £25 creativeindustriestrafford.org/ events/northernlights @CITrafford

Creative Industries Trafford and MLF present the second Northern Lights Writers’ Conference, a one day conference for emerging and established writers.

Will Self will give a special masterclass exploring his work and inspirations ahead of the release of his new novel, Shark.

There will also be a series of talks and panel discussions including ‘making writing pay’ with author Joanna Kavenna (The Ice Museum) and poet Jo Bell. Writers can also get practical advice on issues including fundraising with author David Gaffney, book marketing with Louise Rhind-Tutt (LRT Publicity) and representation from literary agents Juliet Pickering (Blake Friedmann Agency) and Louise Lamont (LBA Books). The event will close with a networking session where participants can meet the speakers and dicusss the day’s themes.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES TRAFFORD Professional development events and opportunities for artists and creatives everywhere

• Theatre-makers

• Visual artists

• Craft and Design

• Literature and scriptwriting

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THE BOOK THIEF (2014)(12A) Wednesday 10 September 2pm

While subjected to the horrors of World War II, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others.

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THE LITTLE RED HENThursday 30 October – Sunday 2 November 11.30am & 2.30pm £8 / £6

An early learning classic for ages 3–7 and parents too.

“Who will help me plant these grains of wheat?” “Not I” said the Pig. “Not I” said the Rat. “Not I” said the Cow. “Fair enough,” said the Little Red Hen, “I’ll do it myself!”

Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farm yard animals lent a hand! An adaptation of the nursery favourite, featuring a host of animal puppets, sing-along songs and comic routines. It’s a treat for the whole family with no scary bits!

“A truly enchanting hour for children – and their parents” – The Stage

Age 3–7 | Running time 60 mins

Friday 12 December – Saturday 3 January 2015 11am, 2.30pm and 7pm £16 / £14 / £12 / £10 School shows available – please contact box office

James Trotter’s Mum and Dad were eaten by an escaped rhinoceros, so he lives with his Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker – truly the most hideous Aunts in England. He has to work all day and never gets to play with other children. Then a mysterious old man gives James a bag of very, very strong magic – perhaps his life will get better after all. But James drops the bag and the magic spills under an old tree. All appears to be lost until, on the tree, a single peach begins to grow… and grow… and grow – and soon extraordinary things start to happen. Join James and some incredible new friends on the adventure of his life at Waterside Arts Centre this Christmas!

Running time 1 hour 45 minutes including interval

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POP! A MAGICAL COMEDY SHOWSunday 5 October 2.30pm £8 / £6

A lovely day at the seaside takes a turn and things don’t quite work out as planned…

Age 3–8 and their families Running time 50 mins, no interval

CELLO BABIESFriday 10 October 10.30am: Babies not yet walking 12.00: Toddlers 1.30pm: Mixed £5 per child, adults free

Helping babies communicate, explore, create and make sense of the world through sound.

OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARMSunday 16 November 2pm £8 / £6

This fun filled farmyard tale brings to life all the best loved characters from the nursery rhyme with a magical medley of games, giggles and sing along songs.

Age 4+ | Running time 1 hour

SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERSaturday 29 November 11.30am & 2.30pm £8.50 / £6.50

Who will help to save Christmas?

Young Albert Tuttle is nearly 7 years old, - far too old to believe in Santa! How does a big fat man wearing bright red pyjamas fit down the chimney, anyway? But, Albert is in for a big surprise. For as he sleeps on Christmas Eve, a big fat man wearing bright red pyjamas tumbles down his chimney like a roly poly pudding. It’s Santa, – he’s come for Albert’s help!

Age 3–7 Running time 55 mins

FIDDLESTICKS! A SALLOW TREE FAMILY CONCERTSaturday 8 November 11.30am £8 / £6

Find out how your ears can weave a magic spell, and get the chance to cast some noisy spells of your own...

All ages | Running time 1 hour

COMEDYSPORTZSaturday 20 September Saturday 11 October Saturday 15 November Saturday 13 December 6.30pm £7 / £5 Age 8+

This long-running, fast-paced improv comedy show will have you rolling in the aisles as teams battle it out for laughs.

THE 5TH ANNUAL MANCHESTER COMEDY IMPROV TOURNAMENT - HOSTED BY COMEDYSPORTZSaturday 18th October 4pm & 7pm £7 / £5

Teams from all over the country descend on Waterside Arts Centre to take part in the competition to see who is the funniest group in the area. Last year ComedySportz won the plate... who will win this year? Teams from Yorkshire, London, Liverpool, Scotland and even further afield will take part in this family friendly comedy competition.

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RED WORK: RACHAEL HOWARDThe Lauriston Gallery Saturday 11 October – Saturday 31 January Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm (8pm on performance nights) Admission free

Red Work is a major solo exhibition by acclaimed textile artist Rachael Howard. Rachael records and celebrates the joys and frustrations of everyday family life in new large-scale work inspired by 19th century redwork story quilts – for her the Instagram of their day.

Curated by Jenny Waterson for Waterside Arts Centre with funding from Arts Council England this is a fun and engaging exhibition for visitors of all ages, with plenty to see, hear and do!

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OUR HEROES The Gallery Bar Monday 4 August – Tuesday 11 November Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Admission free

The First World War (1914–1918) touched the lives of everyone in Great Britain and marked a period of great change for the country.

Our Heroes illustrates how the ‘Great War’, as it became known, affected the lives of the men, women and young people who lived in the towns and villages that are today part of Trafford. It gives a brief insight into their personal contribution and the sacrifices they made, whether in the field of conflict, or on the Home Front.

Using original photographs, archives and memorabilia from the period we can reveal some of the personal, often poignant stories which have remained hidden for over 100 years.

SKETCH MY WORLD – A FAMILY FRIENDLY BIG DRAW EVENT Saturday 18 October 10.30am – 12.30pm for accompanied children aged 4–8 1.30pm – 3.30pm for accompanied children and young people aged 8-14 £1 per child | Limited numbers Booking required

Join textile artist Rachael Howard for a fun session of sketching your world and contribute to a communal art work to be displayed in the gallery. Using a variety of media, take part in a series of energetic, sketching exercises and produce expressive interpretations of your subjects – delightful drawing!

All materials provided. Please bring with you an object from home that you would like to draw.

ARTISTS’ TALK: RACHAEL HOWARD WITH SOUND ARTIST NIGEL PIPER Thursday 27 November 7–9pm A Creative Industries Trafford event Free | Booking required

Rachael Howard will discuss her experience of developing a body of new work for a touring solo show and Nigel Piper will talk about the audio labels he created for Rachael’s artworks, followed by informal discussion.

COVETOUS COVERED BUTTONSSaturday 8 November 1pm – 4pm For adults and young people aged 14-18 £8 / £5 Limited numbers | Booking required

Working with textile artist Rachael Howard make your own silk button collection in this afternoon workshop. Take part in fun, fear free drawing exercises and create images to embellish your buttons. Explore a variety of textile techniques, including carbon transfer, appliqué and hand stitching. All materials provided.

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EXHIBITION OPENINGSaturday 11 October 2–4pm

Meet artist Rachael Howard and curator Jenny Waterson at the exhibition opening. Welcome speech 2.30pm. Refreshments served. Free.

CURATOR’S TALK Saturday 15 November 2pm – 2.45pm Free. Limited places Booking required

Exhibition curator Jenny Waterson will lead a tour of the exhibition and talk about working with artist Rachael Howard, and about the process of developing an exhibition to tour.

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BRINGING THE LIGHT LANTERN PARADESaturday 29 November

The parade will take place during the Sale Christmas Lights Switch On event.

Join us for a special Christmas Lantern procession by local children who will be accompanied by musicians and performers as they bring the light to Sale for this year’s Christmas Lights switch-on.

You can take part with your child, come along to our Family Club session on 15 November to make a lantern. See families brochure or website for more details.

POP UP GALLERY SHOPLate November – Mid December

Contemporary art, craft and design from talented artists from across Greater Manchester. Find ceramics, textiles, prints, painting, jewellery, photography and much more in Sale precinct for 12 festive days.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACHFriday 12 December – 3 January Various times and prices (see page 16)

THE BEAUTIFUL WARMTHThursday 30 October – Saturday 1 November 8pm £8 / £6

NORTHERN LIGHTS WRITERS’ CONFERENCESaturday 25 October 10.15am – 4.30pm A one day conference for emerging and established writers. (see page 15)

OUTDOOR THEATRE SHOW – THE WIND & THE SUNThe wind and the sun is an exciting and thrilling two person outdoor circus theatre show based on the original fable by Aesop.

TUGFriday 26 September – Sunday 28 September £10 for the boat experience (limited space) Walking tour – free. Various times throughout the day

Become part of an incredible world of incidental and unexpected performance around the Bridgewater Canal towpath at Sale and Stretford alongside TUG – a wild, innovative performance trip that happens on a contemporary showboat.

BIG DRAW EVENTSaturday 18 October 10.30am – 3.30pm

Join textile artist Rachael Howard for a fun session of sketching your world and contribute to a communal art work to be displayed in the gallery. (see page 18)

INDOOR THEATRE SHOW – ARTHUR’S DREAMBOATOne night Arthur has an amazing dream… a magical and playful children’s show with fun puppets, so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur in his dream boat! Age 2–8

Come and join us to celebrate with a fabulous programme of TEN special arts activities, performances, exhibitions and commissions for the whole community.

The 10th anniversary celebrations will begin with a BIG birthday party on Saturday 13 September and will carry on throughout the autumn season. There is something for everyone!

RED WORK: RACHAEL HOWARD Saturday 11 October – Saturday 31 Janaury (see page 18)

WATERSIDE SINFONIA AT SALE HIGH SCHOOLSunday 26 October 7.30pm £14 / £5 (Under 16s)

MEET A MERMAID– Meet real mermaid Toni and

her trusted companion Captain Redbeard!

DANCE AND DRAMA TASTER SESSIONSFACE-PAINTINGCIRCUS SKILLSBALLOON MODELLINGCOMEDYSPORTZMUSIC AND PARTY GAMES* Some activities may incur a small charge

Saturday 13 September 11am – 5pm A full schedule of the day will be published on our website

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WRITE OUT LOUD OPEN FLOOR POETRY EVENING16 Septmber, 21 October, 18 November 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 with learning disabilities.

WILD COLOURS ART GROUP1pm – 3pm £2 (price includes materials)

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

BODY CONTROL PILATES7–8pm & 8–9pm

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

TAI CHI7.30pm – 8.20pm £4

Drop-in class; beginners welcome. Call 0161 905 2659 for more information.

VISIBLE DANCE10.30am – 12pm (mild and moderate) 1.30pm – 3pm (integrated session, mixed ability open to all) £2.50 for all attendees including support staff. Book in advance if large groups attending.

Dance for adults with learning disabilities. For more information, call 0161 912 4057.

WILD COLOURS ART GROUP10am-12pm & 1-3pm £2 (price includes materials)

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

ROCKET7pm – 9pm

Adult drama class. For more information, call 07788 723570 or got to www.rockettheatre.co.uk

DANCE DISCOVERY 10.30am – 12.30pm £3

Over-50s creative dance class. Groups need to book as places are limited. For more information, call 0161 912 4057.

ARTFUL VOICES CHOIR7.30pm – 9pm £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 DANCE25 September, 16 October, 12 November, 11 December 1.30pm – 3.30pm £3 (price includes tea and biscuits)

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

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SEPTEMBER10 The Book Thief 2pm

11 Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes 7.30pm

13 BIG FAMILY BIRTHDAY PARTY 11am – 5pm

14 Flook 7.45pm

18 Chris Wood 7.30pm

20 ComedySportz 6.30pm

22 The Rossi Quartet 7.30pm

24 The Grand Budapest Hotel 2pm

26–28 TUG various

26 The Smiths Ltd 7.30pm

27 Hardeep Singh Kohli 8pm

OCTOBER2 Gatecrash 6pm & 8pm

3 T’Pau 8pm

4 Best of Buzz Comedy 8pm

5 POP! A Magical Comedy Show 2.30pm

8 Noah (2014) 2pm

9 Beverley Craven 8pm

10 Cello Babies various

10 The South + Special Guest David Ford 7.30pm

11 Red Work: Rachael Howard Exhibition Opening 2pm


11 Lunasa 8pm

15 A Doll’s House 7.30pm

16 Larry Miller Band 8pm

17 Angel 7pm

18 Sketch My World: Family Big Draw Event 10.30am & 1.30pm

18 ComedySportz Improv Tournament 4pm & 7pm

18 Northside 7.30pm

21 Pigeon 1pm

22 Our Friends, The Enemy 7.30pm

23 Luisa Omielan: What Would Beyonce Do? 8pm

25 Northern Lights Writers’ Conference 10.15am–4.30pm

26 Waterside Sinfonia at Sale High School 7.30pm

28 Mary Poppins (1964) 11am

28 Maleficent (2004) 2pm

30– The Little Red Hen 11.30am & 2.30pm 2 Nov

30 – The Beautiful Warmth 8pm1 Nov

NOVEMBER3 Nerina Pallot 8pm

7 Fleetwood Bac 8pm

8 Fiddlesticks! 11.30am

8 Rachael Howard: Covetous Covered Buttons 1pm – 4pm

8 Best of Buzz Comedy 8pm

8 Sale Brass Band – The Great War Centenary Concert 7.30pm

9 Kokoschka String Quartet 7.30pm

11 – 15 Hot Mikado 2.15pm & 7.30pm

15 Rachael Howard’s Curator’s Talk 2pm


16 Old MacDonald Had a Farm 2pm

19 Mark Thomas: Cuckooed 7.30pm

24 Matt Schofield + Special Guest Ben Poole 8pm

26 Focus 7.30pm

27 Artists’ Talk: Rachael Howard with Nigel Piper 7pm

28 The Clone Roses & Clint Boon 7.30pm

29 Santa’s Little Helper 11.30am & 2.30pm

DECEMBER6 Best of Buzz Comedy 8pm

7 The Dylan Project 8pm

12– James and The Giant Peach various 3 Jan


JANUARY21–24 Withering Looks! 7.30pm

EXHIBITIONSMonday 4 August – Tuesday 11 November Our Heroes The Gallery Bar

Saturday 11 October – Saturday 31 JanuaryRed Work: Rachael Howard The Lauriston Gallery

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

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 (except show nights, 5pm). £2.50 transaction fee per booking. Tickets post-ed up to one month before a show.

BY TEXTBOX0161 912 2102(option 4). Ext 5899

Waterside Arts Centre, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford M33 7ZFWe 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 multistorey car park is within easy walking distance on Broad Road which you can claim a 20% discount for with a voucher from our Box Office. For sat nav directions, please use Q-Park’s postcode M33 2AE.

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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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