WHAT'S ON AT WATERSIDE, MANCHESTER
What's On at Waterside, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Waterside, Manchester
What's On at Waterside, Manchester
You're Bard!
Saturday 27 April 2024
This hilarious, unpredictable new show, featuring actors whose past experience includes the RSC, Bristol Old Vic, Cheltenham Everyman, Dubai and the West End promises an unforgettable evening of Shakespeare unlike anything you've ever seen ...
COMEDYSPORTZ
Saturday 27 April 2024 - Saturday 22 February 2025
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss this all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show! Two teams battle it out for laughs with quick-witted gags, games, ...
The Little Prince
Sunday 28 April 2024
Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful songs the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life and real happiness. Has a sheep on a star eaten a rose?' If that sounds silly then you might be like the King and the...
Singin' In The Rain (PG)
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Experience the dazzling dance sequences and breathtaking musical numbers on the big screen as Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor & Debbie Reynolds star in this musical classic from 1952. One of the greatest musicals ever filmed, musician Don Lockw...
On Me
Thursday 2 May 2024
Written by Caroline Lamb and presented by Dangerous To Know Theatre Company, 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 chall...
Sound Of The Sirens
Friday 3 May 2024
'Sound Of The Sirens' are a foot stomping, tear jerking, crowd engaging female folk/rock duo whose strengths lie in their passion, conviction and chemistry. ...
Best of Buzz Comedy
Saturday 4 May - Saturday 7 December 2024
Waterside's legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent upstairs in the Old Courtroom Chambers. Buzz Comedy is a long-running, well-respected, and award-winning comedy night fronted since 1989 by the veteran wit...
Tommy Blaize - The Voice of Strictly Come Dancing
Sunday 5 May 2024
Toxteth, Liverpool, vocalist Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he's sung live each week to up to 12 million people. And in a remarkable caree...
Divorced, Beheaded Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII
Sunday 5 May 2024
'The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has halted here to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have 'audience' with their Sovereign Lord and King'. This one-man...
Happy Fathers Day
Friday 10 May 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONHappy Father?s Day is a reflective coming-of-age piece with a comedic edge created by Dani Harris-Walters. A heart-stirring journey that focuses on a vital relationship from an unexpected point of view. With the use of Hip ...
Making Waves: A Celebration of New Queer Work
Wednesday 15 May 2024
EVENT INFORMATION?Susan Kerr + Hunter Millington + Laurie Williams + Reece BennettAn opportunity to watch four brand new works by LGBTQ+ artists in Greater Manchester in partnership with Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts & Culture Network, del...
Laugh Riot: Pride In Trafford
Thursday 16 May 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONAn evening of the very best in alternative comedy featuring: multi-award nominated comedian, presenter, actor and writer Stephen Bailey, whose indecorous brand of gossipy humour has singled him out as one of the UK?s most s...
Pride In Trafford: Block Party Friday
Friday 17 May 2024
To book weekender tickets, click?hereEVENT INFORMATION?The Cocoa Butter Club + DJ, Workshop, Short Films & Chillout SpaceStep into the electrifying atmosphere of the Ballroom as we proudly present a night like no other, celebrating the vibr...
Pride In Trafford: Block Party Saturday
Saturday 18 May 2024
To book weekender tickets, click?hereEVENT INFORMATIONBongo?s Bingo Festival Experience + DJ + Chillout SpaceAs the festival draws to a close, we have one final hurrah in our Ballroom. Prepare?to close the festival for another year, dust of...
Allie Bailey - Running Won't Save You
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Allie Bailey has spent the past decade running Ultramarathons and sinking beers in every corner of the world. In 'Running Won't Save You', she gives a frank, shocking and, at times, darkly funny account of what it was like to be a functioni...
EMERGENCE DANCE
Thursday 23 May 2024
The Emergence postgraduate dance company - a collaboration between Joss Arnott Dance and the University of Salford - work with internationally acclaimed choreographers to produce a programme of new performance work each year. Celebrating...
The Silent Stream (Wisdom Of A Brighton Whore - Part 1)
Friday 24 May 2024
Something Underground Theatre Company presents the first part of their multi-award winning Well Trilogy, a tale of the murky, sordid and dangerous depths of Brighton's Underworld. George is a king in waiting. Kept to the wings and given no ...
The Apex Singers
Friday 24 May 2024
? Book Now EVENT INFORMATIONThe Apex Singers are an 8-part vocal ensemble renowned for their innovative arrangements and distinctive sound. With over 50 bespoke arrangements, their repertoire s...
The Selfish Giant
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 May 2024
Inspired by the touching children's story 'The Selfish Giant' by Oscar Wilde, and created in collaboration by Tiny & Tall Productions and Soap Soup Theatre, Bristol's two leading family theatre experts are combining forces to explore an unu...
Betsy (Wisdom Of A Brighton Whore - Part 2)
Saturday 25 May 2024
Something Underground Theatre Company presents the second part of their Well Trilogy, a tale of sex, seduction and survival: journey into the murky, sordid and dangerous depths of Brighton's Underworld, an evocation of memories and past liv...
The Detective Dog
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 May 2024
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who ...
Genticorum
Wednesday 29 May 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONWith impeccable musicianship and an infectious joie de vivre, Genticorum are among the most distinctive voices in traditional Qu?b?cois music, seamlessly melding fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, foot percussion and voices....
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Friday 31 May 2024
A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy perfo...
Fishing For Rainbows
Sunday 2 June 2024
Featuring fearless fishing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring girl-hero, this funny and heart-warming show from Mancunian children's author Oliver Sykes will reel the whole family in for an unforgettable ...
FILM: Viva Las Vegas
Wednesday 5 June 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONA race-car driver preparing for the Grand Prix wiles his time in Las Vegas working as a waiter to pay for his new engine and soon strikes up a romance with a beautiful young woman. ACCESSIBLE FILMS FOR ALLOur Friendly scree...
The Christians
Friday 7 June 2024
Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits such as Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, What's in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, The Bottle and many more, Liverpool pop soul band The Ch...
Sale Festival: Artful Playground's Minifest
Saturday 8 June 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONMiniFest is a fun, live musical experience for children that adults will love too!With original songs written especially to stimulate young imaginations and encourage physical activity, and some familiar favourites too, pla...
Sale Festival: Hootin Annie's Big Band
Saturday 8 June 2024
Early bird tickets available until May 31!EVENT INFORMATIONUp Close & Personal with Amy Webber promises to be an utterly entertaining experience with an artist unleashed to do what she does best. This one off show will be a first for Amy, w...
Sale Festival: Trafford Music Service Young String Players
Sunday 9 June 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONTrafford Music Service Intermediate String Ensemble will perform a programme of pieces, in addition to solos from young string players in the service. RUNNING TIMESTBCMEDIA@WatersideArts#SaleFestival...
Professor Anna Scaife - Artificial Intelligence and Aliens
Monday 10 June 2024
What do we expect the echoes of alien civilisations to look like? Why are radio telescopes a promising way to search for them? The radio Universe is a noisy place and separating out interesting signals that may point to extra-terrestrial in...
Sale Festival: Monday Night Blues Live
Monday 10 June 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONShowcasing some of the North?s best contemporary blues artists including guitar and vocal feature artist Dr Tom Attah with Mat Walklate, Alex Haynes and James Lawley. Greater Manchester?s premier blues dancers, The Honeybee...
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Tuesday 11 June 2024
A hard-hitting story of how a girl and her community are preyed upon and gutted through county lines drug trafficking, making chaos look like a walk in the park. Written from authentic voices and lived experiences of coercive control in tee...
Sale Festival: Primary School Choir Celebration
Wednesday 12 June 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONChoirs from Primary School in Trafford take to the platform to perform songs of their own choice, and then come together to sing ?en masse? under the direction of Clare Cooper. An hour and half of uplifting songs!RUNNING TI...
All That Is Irish
Thursday 13 June 2024
The Manchester Irish Community cherishes its vibrant musical identity and this evening the House Devils, The Sonas Irish Dancers and the Fianna Phadraig Pipe Band join together in a celebration of Irish dance, music, and song that will set ...
Flat Pack Music - The Marriage of Figaro
Friday 14 June 2024
Get ready to laugh out loud with Flat Pack Music's hilarious production of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" in English! Join us for an evening packed with comedy, romance, and catchy tunes. Follow the adventures of Susanna, the clever maid...
Six Chick Flicks
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody! Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show. From the deck of the Titanic to the glitt...
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Saturday 22 June 2024
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Saturday 22 June 2024
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...
Sale Festival: Showtime 2024
Friday 28 June 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONCome along and support our local groups in this spectacular evening of artistic performance led by host Billy Scouse. Enjoy Spotlight Drama Youth Theatre?s collection of stories, poetry and drama scenes, Cadmans dancers, Sa...
Sale Festival: Sallow Tree Concerts
Saturday 29 June 2024
Early bird tickets available until May 31!EVENT INFORMATIONFollowing on from the success of last year?s sell-out String Quartet recital at Sale?s Waterside Arts Centre, Sallow Tree Concerts and Sale Festival are delighted to welcome back th...
FILM: Calamity Jane
Wednesday 3 July 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONThe story of Calamity Jane, her saloon, and her romance with Wild Bill Hickok. ACCESSIBLE FILMS FOR ALLOur Friendly screenings aim to make cinema more accessible to local communities by providing a fun and inclusive experie...
The Swing Commanders with special guests - The Artful Voices
Wednesday 3 July 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONThe Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, ?50s Jump Jazz and more! Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays a...
Onyx Academy Of Dance: Rhythm Nation
Saturday 6 July 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONOnyx Academy of Dance is presenting a full performing art show which covers dance, drama and singing called ?Rhythm Nation? 2024. Onyx Academy of Dance has recently celebrated 15 years and we are looking forward to everyone...
The Lion Inside
Sunday 7 - Monday 8 July 2024
Nicoll Entertainment present a Rose Theatre, Curve, MAST Mayflower Studios, and Unicorn Theatre production based on the best-selling story by Rachel Bright & Jim Field. A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mo...
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Saturday 13 July 2024
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...
Hero & Leander
Friday 6 September 2024
Sing, dance and cry with us in this bittersweet gig-theatre show, told through songs encompassing folk, indie, sea shanties and choral music from Jack Dean & company. A story of bad rulers, worse weather, and how we keep going when everythi...
Johnny Hates Jazz
Saturday 7 September 2024
In 1988 London synth-pop act Johnny Hates Jazz released their debut album 'Turn Back The Clock'. The album sold over 4 million copies and went to number one in the UK. The single "Shattered Dreams was also a huge success in the US and reach...
FILM: Anything Goes
Wednesday 11 September 2024
EVENT INFORMATIONBill Benson and Ted Adams are to appear in a Broadway show together and, while in Paris, each discovers the perfect leading lady for the plum female role. Each promises the prize role to the girl they selected without infor...
Most Popular Shows and Events at Waterside, Manchester
