ABOUT US

Waterside Arts Centre History

Waterside Arts Centre was opened in April 2004 by Sarah Miles, wife of Robert Bolt. The first artistic programme was launched in November 2004.

The centre contains within it The Robert Bolt Theatre (350 seats), The Lauriston Gallery, The Chambers, The Corridor Gallery, The Gallery Bar and a variety of studios and workshop spaces. The centre also programmes events on the outdoor plaza area.

The complex forms part of Sale Waterside, which houses Trafford Council offices, Trafford Direct, Sale Library, Youth Talk Shop, Oca Restaurant and the Waterside Bar. The development is part of a unique PFI (Private Funded Initiative) between Cofathec and Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council.

The site of Waterside Arts Centre was originally Sale Civic Theatre which was an important facility for residents of Sale and Trafford. The centre was rebuilt and updated and was 10 years in the planning, Waterside is now seen as a major touring venue for visual and performing arts, whilst offering a wide range of resources to the local community.

Waterside Arts Centre is also home to Touchdown Dance and has also been the venue for Sale Nomads, Trafford College, Sale Chamber Orchestra, Trafford Youth Orchestra and numerous Trafford schools and many local dance schools. Our season brochure is... (the same copy as currently on the website).

Our season brochure is produced three times a year ( January - April, May - August and September to December) and is packed with a host of events, including drama, dance, music, comedy, film, exhibitions, workshops and classes.

SUBMISSIONS:

Waterside welcomes submissions from visual and performing artists: If you are interested in exhibition/performing here we require the following:

EXHIBITIONS

NEW: PROPOSALS FOR EXHIBITIONS

A new system is in place for artists/makers who wish to submit an exhibition proposal to Waterside Arts Centre. You will now need to complete an Exhibition Proposal form which is available from Box Office or to download here.

Full instructions on how to apply are given on the form, which can be sent with images (no larger than 15 mega bites in total if e-mailed) to visualarts@trafford.gov.uk or the Visual Arts Team, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF.

PERFORMANCES

A full proposal including a detailed description of your production Prices and fee's if applicable Previous touring information Press credits on this and other productions

Please send your proposals to:

PERFORMANCES: Operations Team, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF Or email: rosie.scott@trafford.gov.uk

Waterside Arts Centre Team

Debbie Cowley - Arts and Culture Manager
Rosie Scott - Arts Centre Development Manager
Gareth Starkey - Technical Manager
Louise Burgess - Venue Facilities Manager
Robina Sheikh - Arts and Cultural Development Officer
Julie Clarke - Visual Arts Officer
Rebecca Martin - Duty Manager
Emily Lyons - Marketing
Jeff Caffrey - Immerse Project Coordinator
Meg Cooper -  Administrator
Annette McGrory - Administrator
Sally Field - Box Office Reception
Jo Smart - Box Office Reception

Administration: 0161 912 5899
Ticket Office: 0161 912 5616