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Wednesday 9 March

Welcome to our first season of 2016 with what promises to be a fabulous programme.

We are delighted to welcome for the first time to Waterside sensational music artists The Puppini Sisters with their unique classic style as well as the acclaimed Red Hot Chilli Pipers and headline acts Space, Hazel O’Connor and Colin Blunstone (of The Zombies).

Comedy stars Tony Jameson and Gary Delaney are certain to have you rolling in the aisles this season and we continue to bring the legendary Buzz Comedy nights to you every month.

Our new to the stage theatre programme in the atmospheric Chambers studio space offers a range of contemporary new work, while we bring back to our main theatre company favourites The Reduced Shakespeare Company and LipService with Move Over Moriarty.

The exhibition Puppet Masters: Celebrating Animation is one not to be missed, showcasing original puppets and artworks from acclaimed puppet makers Mackinnon and Saunders including, Corpse Bride, Clangers, Bob the Builder and Mars Attacks! For the fifth time we offer established

and emerging artists the opportunity be part of our biennial Open exhibition in April.

Plus, there is plenty of fantastic family theatre, Family Club sessions and film screenings – just pick up a copy of our families brochure for the full programme.

We look forward to welcoming you this Spring!

The Waterside Arts Centre Team

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. Just email [email protected] or call 0161 912 5616 to discuss your requirements.

Download our wedding brochure from our website for more information about Weddings and Civil Partnerships at Waterside or call 0161 912 3110 or email [email protected]

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MAGIC OF MOTOWNFriday 26 February Doors 7.30pm £23.50 Adv (Door price £25.50) A standing show

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

GS Promotions present

QUADROPHENIA NIGHTSaturday 27 February 8pm | £12 Adv (Door price £14) A standing show

This club night and tribute to the iconic film Quadrophenia, includes live music from The Atlantics playing all the film hits, with ex-The Specials and Prince Buster DJ Drew Stansall spinning the best in Mod, Ska, Soul, R&B and 2tone and featuring Bellboy, special live guests and other DJs. Dress code – handsome!

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MARTYN JOSEPHThursday 28 January Doors 8pm | £16 Adv (Door price £18)

Martyn Joseph is a performer like no other. He’s a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, a powerful show stopping voice, and has been called ‘The Welsh Springsteen’, with shades of John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews. He stands in his own right, though, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.

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ABSOLUTE BOWIESaturday 5 March Doors 7.30pm | £14 Adv (Door Price £16) A standing show

Absolute Bowie are Europe’s finest David Bowie tribute. The five piece have toured all over Europe for the last eight years, faithfully performing the music of David Bowie with uncanny accuracy. The audience are taken on a journey experiencing the different personas of Bowie, from Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane through to The Thin White Duke and the late 80s.

“As close to the real thing that you’ll get. Enjoy.” Woody Woodmansey (Spiders from Mars)


NEARLY DANFriday 11 March Doors 7.30pm | £15 Adv (Door price £17)

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed, but as tight as their namesakes. The 9-piece bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert and promise all the Steely Dan favourites, featuring tracks from the celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho including Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly.


AN EVENING WITH HAZEL O’CONNORSunday 6 March 7.30pm | £17.50 Adv (Door price £19.50)

A very special evening with award-winning singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor, joined here by Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) on sax and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards. The superb blend of the three voices and stunning musicianship add a sweet touch of class to their vibrant performance. Live onstage, her unforgettable songs from the iconic film Breaking Glass, including Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother, If Only and more seem even more relevant in our present times. The performance is followed by a Meet & Greet. There will be no supporting act.


AN EVENING OF GENESIS MUSIC BY MAMASaturday 26 March Doors 7.30pm | £14 Adv (Door price £16)

Mama faithfully reproduce the sights and sounds of the high octane, contemporary Genesis rock concert with fantastic musicianship from well acclaimed musicians. British Supergroup Genesis are among the highest selling recording artists, with over 130 million albums sold worldwide inducting them into the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ in 2010. Mama will take you on a journey from Genesis’ early Peter Gabriel years, through the Phil Collins’ era of the 70s and 80s and right up to their final studio album with Phil Collins, We Can’t Dance.

Neil O’Brien Entertainment present

THE PUPPINI SISTERSWednesday 9 March Doors 7pm | £24 Adv (Door price £25)

In the eight years since their inception, The Puppini Sisters (Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins and Emma Smith) have received accolades from fans as disparate as Prince Charles and Cyndi Lauper, have been awarded Gold and Multi-Platinum discs, have performed on iconic stages all over the world and have collaborated with ‘banging’ Electro-Swing groups as well as traditional orchestras.

With a combination of their own arrangements of classics from the 30s to the 50s, jazzy reinventions of pop hits, and self-penned original songs they are sure to thrill fans old and new.


THANK YOU FOR THE MUSICSaturday 9 April 8pm | Adv £23.50 (Door price £25.50)

The world’s favourite ABBA concert show comes to town with its all-new, sequin-spangled spectacular. Entertaining the nation for longer than ABBA in their prime, the international smash-hit show’s all-star cast has delighted the world with Lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship for longer than ABBA during the 70s and 80s. Enjoy a night of non-stop hits: Dancing Queen; Super Trouper; Mamma Mia; Knowing Me, Knowing You; Gimme, Gimme, Gimme; The Winner Takes It All; Thank You for the Music and more.

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DEREK RYANThursday 14 April Doors 7.30pm | Adv £21.50 (Door price £23.50)

Derek Ryan’s rise to become one of the biggest stars of Irish Country music has been phenomenal. In just over five years few artists have made such an impact on the Irish country scene like the Co. Carlow singer songwriter. Having played to sell out concert audiences around the world with Irish boyband D-Side, the young heartthrob has brought a distinctive fresh sound to Irish country.

Derek’s ‘One Good Night’ concert tour includes a mix of old favourites, classic country and Derek’s own original material.


COLIN BLUNSTONE BAND (THE ZOMBIES)Tuesday 19 April Doors 7.30pm | Adv £20 (Door price £22)

Acclaimed solo performer and original lead singer of The Zombies, Colin Blunstone comes to Waterside for one night only. Blunstone’s superb vocals were one of the key factors in making The Zombies first single She’s Not There become a world-wide hit, and was followed by three successful years with the group. He went on to become an acclaimed solo performer. Now on tour with his solo group, Blunstone will again remind you of his key component in The Zombie’s sound.


LIMEHOUSE LIZZYFriday 22 April Doors 7.30pm | Adv £14 (Door price £16) A standing show

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore. From actually being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 21st year with their most explosive show and critically-acclaimed line-up yet

“If you’re sceptical about tribute acts, you won’t be after seeing Limehouse Lizzy” Radio Times

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Saltaire Live present

ALTAN Saturday 23 April 8pm | £15 (Under 15s £7.50)

Altan, one of the truly heavyweight names in Irish traditional music today, make a welcome return to Sale. Fronted as ever by twin fiddles and beguiling female vocals, the band have recently added Martin Tourish on accordion, bringing a new dimension to the stirring, heartwarming Altan sound. Altan’s music is steeped in the heritage of County Donegal, but their latest album has also explored new flavours, with an impressive roster of US guests such as Gerry Douglas, Tim O’Brien and Mary Chapin Carpenter. With traditional ballads, deeply moving airs, toe-tapping jigs and fiery reels, this is Irish music from the very top drawer.

The Gig Cartel present

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERSFriday 29 April Doors 7pm | £20 Adv (Door price £22) A standing show

The past ten years have seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band... ever! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that carries its own health warning, the band’s achievements have reached incredible heights with their groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems which they proudly call ‘Bagrock’. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a genuinely unique experience.


FROM THE JAMThursday 5 May Doors 7.30pm | £20 Adv (Door price £22) A standing show

The Jam exploded onto the punk scene in 1977 and became the sound of the British youth and one of the greatest and biggest selling bands in British history. From The Jam have gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary ‘live’ performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Expect to hear classic The Jam hits such as Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, Going Underground, Town Called Malice and The Modern World as well as some live favourites and songs from Bruce’s solo career.

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CHINA CRISISFriday 13 May Doors 7.30pm | £16 Adv (Door price £18) A standing show

China Crisis formed in 1979 with a core band of vocalist/ keyboardist Garry Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon and their distinctive pop songs spent a total of 92 weeks in the 80s charts. The band was signed to Virgin Records and recorded their debut album, Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms: Some People Think It’s Fun To Entertain in 1982. A re-release of African & White became China Crisis’ first hit in the UK, reaching number 45 in the UK Singles Chart. When the follow-up single, Christian made UK number 12 in early 1983, this brought them to national prominence along with Wishful Thinking.


SPACESaturday 14 May Doors 7.30pm | Adv £15 A standing show

Space came to prominence in the mid-1990s and have since released 10 top 40 singles and have sold over 2 million albums world-wide with hit singles including Female of the Species, Neighbourhood, Avenging Angels and The Ballad of Tom Jones. Hear classics from their top performing albums as well as new gritty songs from their 2015 album Attack Of The Mutant 50ft Kebab, with the usual signature quirkiness and SKA and punk added to the mix.


BIG GIRLS DON’T CRYFriday 10 June Doors 8pm | Adv £23.50

Oh what a night awaits for all music fans... during the 60s and 70s number 1 hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry saw the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli propelled to super stardom. Big Girls Don’t Cry authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. Drawing from a repertoire that includes Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, Who Loves You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin you’re never more than a song away from another classic hit.

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FILMNorth West Film Archive present

TRAFFORD ON FILMWednesday 27 January 7.30pm £5 Adv (Door price £6)

A chance to see film from the archive’s collection of the local area over the last 100 years, showcasing industry traditions and cultures. Presented by a member of the archive’s staff, this event is sure to be popular with all lovers of local history.

In conjunction with the exhibition Puppet Masters: Celebrating Animation we present 3 stop-motion animation films on Wednesday 17 February featuring work by Mackinnon and Saunders.

Join a special guest from Mackinnon and Saunders at 10.30 am and 6pm for a special introductory talk to the films.

THE FANTASTIC MR FOX (2009)(PG; 87 mins) Wednesday 17 February 11am

This adaptation of a Roald Dahl classic tells of an urbane fox who returns to his farm-raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers’ retaliation.

THE CORPSE BRIDE (2005)(PG; 77 mins) Wednesday 17 February 6.30pm

When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.

MARS ATTACKS! (1996)(12; 106 mins) Wednesday 17 February 8.30pm

Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humour. Directed by Tim Burton.

THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (2015)(PG; 122 mins) Wednesday 2 March 2pm

As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy, posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals, Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

JURASSIC WORLD (2015)(12A; 124 mins) Wednesday 2 March 7pm

A new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park. Everything is going well until the park’s newest attraction escapes containment.

WOMAN IN GOLD (2015)(12A; 109 mins) Wednesday 27 April 2pm

Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.

GREASE SING-A-LONG (1978)(12A; 124 mins) Wednesday 27 April 7pm

Come and sing-a-long to one of the most popular screen musicals of all time starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John!

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Chloé Déchery presents

A DUET WITHOUT YOUThursday 7 April 8pm | £10 / £8 In the Chambers

This performance explores friendship, labour, and long-distance relationships. Re-enacting a pas-de-deux without a partner, Chloé embarks on a series of intermittent conversations with international artistic collaborators Pedro Inês, Simone Kenyon and Deborah Pearson. Beyond distance and despite absence, Chloé and her friends try to experience what drives us apart and what brings us together.

Age guidance 16+ | 60 mins

Newbury Productions (UK) Ltd present

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

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

Age guidance 8+

LipService present

MOVE OVER MORIARTYWednesday 20 – Saturday 23 January 7.30pm | £16 / £14

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

Lakin McCarthy present

MARTIN ROWSON: HUNG, DRAWN AND QUARTERED Thursday 4 February | 7.30pm (workshop 3pm – see page 17 for more

info) | £14 / £12 In the Chambers

In this entertaining and unapologetic talk, award-winning cartoonist, Martin Rowson takes us on a romp through a 32,000 year old history of visual satire, the life and work of William Hogarth and the power of giving and taking offence, along the way exposing the techniques, practice and purpose of caricature.

Age guidance 16+

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to the stage is a network for theatre-makers produced by Waterside Arts Centre and CIT (Creative Industries Trafford). In addition to commission opportunities, events and training, we also programme exceptional and experimental regional and touring work in our unique Chambers Studio space. to the stage develops our studio theatre audience and provides our local and associated artists with access to the very best in contemporary theatre.

Rabbit Theatre present

DRACULAThursday 3 March 7.30pm | £10 / £8 In the Chambers

Beware. He is coming. Keep your windows locked and gather in the garlic. The team that brought you the award-winning Great Expectations have got their teeth into Bram Stoker’s classic tale of the vampire with a one-man performance of Dracula. Be warned: this monstrous, disturbing and completely batty tale of dark deeds and the Un-Dead, will thrill and seduce you!

Age guidance 12+

Plunge Theatre present

PRIVATE VIEWThursday 17 March 8pm | £10 / £8 In the Chambers

Prepare to be plunged into the funny, filthy and grotesquely honest world of the twenty-something female. Fusing dance, verbatim text and a vast amount of chocolate cake Private View is the stark, combined account of three young women who are just trying to work out, quite frankly, what the hell is going on. Part love song and part hate mail, Izabella Malewska, Tutku Barbaros and Lilly Pollard are ready to confront the addictive and futile pursuit for perfection as three friends attempt to beat, or at least tussle with, their personal demons in a search to find their true selves.

Age guidance 12+

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TONY JAMESON: FOOTBALL MANAGER RUINED MY LIFEThursday 28 April 7.30pm | £12 In the Chambers

Tony Jameson feels he’s now at the mid-point of his life. He believes he’s achieved some good things in his life, but there’s still the nagging voice in the back of his head that wonders, ‘Could he have achieved more had he not spent the last 20 years playing video games?’ Join one of the north-east’s hottest talents for silly stories and references to players you may / may not remember. NB It’s not all about Football Manager don’t worry.

“Terrific… Wonderful… Life affirming stuff…” The Skinny

Age guidance 14+

CKP present

GARY DELANEY: THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT GARYThursday 10 March 7.30pm | £14 / £12 In the Chambers

...and that something is he likes to write jokes. An awful lot of them. Gary thinks a good joke should be like a drunk Glaswegian, short and punchy. His new tour show is not only great for people who like lots of jokes but also fun for people who enjoy getting offended by jokes too.

“An endless flow of top quality jokes” The Guardian

“I laughed and I laughed and I laughed… A master craftsman” The Times

Age guidance 16+

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Using a multi-track-looper Vince Atta creates live hip-hop-reggae-techno-weirdness and fuses it with stand-up to create unique hilarious songs and manic mayhem!

Andrew Bird writes beautifully observed and insightful comedy: he has been tour support for Rhod Gilbert, Jon Richardson and Lee Hurst: and he scripts many television panel shows

The smiling assassin Chris Cairns is a friend to audiences but a deadly enemy to stray hecklers. Joyfully near-the-knuckle jokes and a spontaneous wit really pack a punch-line!

SATURDAY 5 MARCH

Julian Deane brings a stream of seriously good gags which even exceed expectations by twisting and turning into sharp and original punchlines.

El Baldiniho brings a mind-bogglingly daft magic and spoof mind-reading act presented with a suitably charismatic charm.

Kieran Lawless exudes an effortless wit and bonhomie as might be expected from an experienced Irish raconteur.

SATURDAY 2 APRIL

Phil Walker is arguably the funniest member of a famous comedy family. He radiates an infectious cheeky energy which keeps audience interaction alive, and has some great running jokes.

Hayley Ellis made her name on the Manchester circuit before scoring success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is warm, quick-witted, and a bit wacky.

Phil Reid used to be a holiday park bingo caller but has now hit the comedy circuit. He employs a brilliant prop to guarantee laughs.

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Watershed Productions present

GORILLA BY ANTHONY BROWNESaturday 2 – Monday 4 April 11.30am & 2pm (Sun 3 Apr 11.30am – relaxed performance) | £8

Hannah loves gorillas. With her birthday coming, she longs for a very special present: her own real gorilla to play with. But her dad gets her a toy version, then something magical happens – her toy gorilla comes to life, and they embark on a thrilling, moonlit adventure. Meet the world’s friendliest gorilla this Easter as we present the sell-out Polka Theatre production of the award-winning picture book, from the people who brought you Charlie and Lola.

Age 4–7 | 50mins

Stuff and Nonsense present

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES Saturday 13 – Tuesday 16 February 11.30am & 2.30pm daily £8.50 / £6.50

Stuff and Nonsense return with a brand new romp through a classic, eccentric tale, telling the story of an Emperor who loves clothes more than anything. But despite a wardrobe the size of Paris he hasn’t got a stitch to wear! When two ‘tailors’ promise to create him an outfit that’s “never been seen before”, our eccentric Emperor doesn’t quite realise the spectacle he is about to make.

Age 3+ | 60 mins

Engine House and LipService present

SNOW WHITE Tuesday 12 April, 4pm Wednesday 13 April 11.30am & 2.30pm £8.50 / £6.50

With endless meals to prepare, a never ending pile of dishes to wash... not to mention that huge and ridiculous mirror that needs polishing morning, noon and night... life’s never easy for the royal servants downstairs at the palace. And why does the Queen keep asking for more apples? This brand new show, adapted for stage by Olivier Award winning writer Mike Kenny, will delight children and their families.

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BABES IN THE WOODSFriday 8 – Sunday 17 January Various times £12 / £10 / Family ticket £36With goodies to cheer, baddies to boo and hiss as well as dancing and singing, this is a traditional family pantomime for all ages.

Light Theatre present

THE MAGIC BEANSTALKFriday 18 March schools perfs 10.30am & 1.30pm (£6 per pupil Group discount available) Call the Box Office on 0161 912 5616 for more details Saturday 19 March 11.30am & 2.30pm £8.50 / £6.50Jack, his mum and their cow Daisy are in trouble. Their house is leaking, the phones cut off, there’s no food in the fridge - and they’ve got nits! Something’s got to change and what happens next is an exciting adventure for all girls and boys who believe in magic.

Age 5+ | 60 mins

Ruthie Boycott-Garnett and Big Imaginations present

THE ADVENTURES OF POMFriday 12 February | 10am & 11.30am £5 adults / £3 (2–4 yr olds) / Free (0–2 yr olds)An adventure with Pom for babies and little ones, exploring the sensory world of Spring through moving images, storytelling, music and sensory objects.

Age 0–4 | 45 mins

COMEDYSPORTZSaturday 16 January, Saturday 20 February, Saturday 26 March, Saturday 23 April | 6.30pm | £7 / £5An all ages, all improvised show where two teams battle it out for laughs as players create quick-witted sketches, scenes and songs from whatever suggestions are thrown at them by the audience.

Age 8+

Half Moon Theatre present

LULLABY LANESunday 10 April 11.30am & 2.30pm £8.50 / £6.50Pulsating with the energy of a music festival, this charming show uses song to explore friendship, community and dancing feet!

Age 3-6 | 45 mins

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WATERSIDE OPEN 2016

We are delighted to announce our

fifth biennial Open exhibition and

National Exhibiting Opportunity.

Waterside Open 2016 will showcase

a wide range of high quality and

contemporary art, craft and design

from established and emerging artists,

designers and makers from the North

West and across the UK.

PRIZES & AWARDS

A variety of prizes will be awarded and prize-winners will be announced at a special preview event on Friday 1 April. Visitors to the exhibition also have a chance to vote for their favourite piece of artwork in the Visitors Choice Award. There will also be a group exhibition for the 2016 winners at the Waterside Arts Centre in 2017.

• Best in Trafford £500

• Judges 1st Prize £500

• Judges 2nd Prize £250

• Judges 3rd Prize £125

• Recent Graduate £125

• Visitors Choice £125

PUPPET MASTERS: CELEBRATING ANIMATION Until 27 FebruaryThis unmissable exhibition brings animation to life by showcasing the work of world-renowned puppet makers Mackinnon and Saunders – acclaimed creators of puppets for Corpse Bride, Mars Attacks!, Clangers and Bob the Builder.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Work can be submitted in any medium except live art. This includes 2D and 3D visual arts, textiles, crafts, furniture, photography, print, installation, sculpture and digital media. Entry forms will be available to download from January 2016.

SUBMISSION DATES

Friday 11 March 4 - 7pm Saturday 12 March 10am – 4pm Sunday 13 March 12 – 3pm

For further information, our terms and conditions and to download an application form, please visit our website watersideartscentre.co.uk or call Box Office on 0161 912 5616.

Saturday 2 April – Saturday 2 July

Corpse Bride © Warner Bros

Bob the Builder © HIT Entertainment Plc/Keith Chapman

THEATRE DIRECTING WORKSHOP WITH BOX OF TRICKS THEATRETuesday 26 January 2-5pm | £5

Take part in this exciting practical workshop with Hannah Tyrell-Pinder of Box of Tricks. Discover how directors collaborate with actors, writers and designers to take a play off the page and onto the stage.

WORKSHOP WITH MARTIN ROWSON Thursday 4 February 3 - 5pm | £5

Calling all cartoonists! Want to give offence more effectively? Join Martin Rowson, leading UK cartoonist and political satirist, in a practical workshop involving plenty of rigorous drawing in horrible ways.

CIT SHORT STORY COURSE LED BY SARAH SCHOFIELD Tuesdays 23 February, 15 March, 5 April 6.30–9pm £30

Over the course of three workshops, you will get the chance to have your writing professionally and peer critiqued, develop your craft and storytelling techniques and explore new genres and approaches. We will try some writing activities and share our ideas in a relaxed, fun, inclusive and positive way. All who have an interest in creative writing are welcome, no matter how much or little writing experience you have.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IDEAS Monday 14 March 5.30–7.30pm | £5

In the modern digital world, it is vital for artists to promote themselves online, but when doing so how do you protect your work? Join our panel of legal and creative experts for this event exploring how to protect your intellectual property, both online and offline. The discussion will cover contracting, licensing, crediting and royalties and will be suitable for artists working in all fields.

SPEED MENTORING FOR ARTISTS, DESIGNERS & CRAFT MAKERS Thursday 25 February 7–9pm | £5

CIT is planning our 2016 mentoring scheme and we want to see work from contemporary artists, designers and craft-makers. Come and discuss your work with a panel of established artists and curators, in an

informal set up where you can present your portfolio to a number of arts specialists in 10 minute sessions. Limited places available. For information on how to apply visit www.creativeindustriestrafford.org

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WRITE OUT LOUD OPEN FLOOR POETRY EVENINGS19 Jan, 16 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr | 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) £3.50 for all attendees including support staff

Drama for adults of mixed abilities.

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

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

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

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

VISIBLE DANCE10.30am-12pm (integrated session, open to all) £3.50 for all attendees inc. support staff

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

SING & SIGN1.30-3pm (integrated session, open to all) £3.50 for all attendees inc. support staff

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

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

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

DANCE DISCOVERY 10.30am–12.30pm £4

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

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

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

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

WEEKLY CLASSESMONTHLY CLASSES

TEA DANCE14 Jan, 11 Feb, 10 Mar, 14 Apr 1.30–3.30pm £3 (price includes tea and biscuits)

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

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JAUNUARY8–17 Babes in the Woods times vary

16 ComedySportz 6.30pm

20–23 Move Over Moriarty 7.30pm

27 Trafford on Film 7.30pm

28 Martyn Joseph 8pm

FEBRUARY4 Martin Rowson 7.30pm

12 Adventures of Pom 10am & 11.30am

13–16 Emperor’s New Clothes 11.30am & 2.30pm

13 Best of Buzz 8pm

17 Fantastic Mr Fox 11am

17 Corpse Bride 6.30pm

17 Mars Attacks! 8.30pm


26 Magic of Motown 7.30pm

27 Quadrophenia Night 8pm

MARCH2 Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2pm

2 Jurassic World 7pm

3 Dracula 7.30pm

5 Absolute Bowie 7.30pm

5 Best of Buzz 8pm

6 Hazel O’Connor 7.30pm

9 Puppini Sisters 7pm

10 Gary Delaney 7.30pm

11 Nearly Dan 7.30pm

16 Reduced Shakespeare 7.30pm

17 Private View 8pm

19 Magic Beanstalk 11.30am & 2.30pm


26 An evening of Genesis 7.30pm

APRIL2–4 Gorilla 11.30am & 2pm

2 Best of Buzz 8pm

7 A Duet Without You 8pm

9 Thank You For The Music 8pm

10 Lullaby Lane 11.30am & 2.30pm

12–13 Snow White times vary

14 Derek Ryan 7.30pm

19 Colin Blunstone 7.30pm

22 Limehouse Lizzy 7.30pm


23 Altan 8pm

27 Woman in Gold 2pm

27 Singalong Grease 7pm

28 Tony Jameson 7.30pm

29 Red Hot Chilli Pipers 7pm

MAY5 From The Jam 7.30pm

13 China Crisis 7.30pm

14 Space 7.30pm

EXHIBITIONSUntil Saturday 27 February 2016

PUPPET MASTERS: CELEBRATING ANIMATIONThe Lauriston Gallery Open Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm

Saturday 2 April – Saturday 2 July 2016

WATERSIDE OPEN 2016The Lauriston Gallery and Gallery Bar

BOX OFFICE: 0161 912 5616

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IN PERSONMon – Weds 10am – 8pm Thurs – Sat 10am – 5pm (show nights 7pm)No booking fee for cash and debit card payments over £10. A £1 booking fee is payable for all debit card charges under £10. A 1.6% transaction charge will be payable for all credit card bookings.

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

BY PHONE0161 912 5616All major credit cards accepted. Times as above. £2.50 transaction fee per booking. Tickets posted up to one month before a show. A 1.6% transaction charge will be payable for all credit card bookings.

BY TEXTBOX0161 912 2102(option 4). Ext 5899.

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

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

• 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre

• Opposite Sale Metrolink Station

• Just off the A56; junction 7, M60

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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