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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 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
Please send performance proposals to Rosie Scott,
Arts Centre Development Manager, Waterside Arts
Centre, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF.
Performance proposals should include:
- Description of production and images
- Previous touring information
- Weblinks
- Technical Specification
- Fees
- Press credits
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
Jo Smart -
Box Office Reception
Ticket Office: 0161 912 5616 |
