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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 twice a year
(March-August and September-February) 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
A full proposal including images of your work (ideally
hi-res on CD) Descriptions of your work, medium
and date and size of work CV including your previous
(if any) exhibitions
We have a variety of spaces used for professional
and non-professional artists.
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:
EXHIBITIONS: Visual Arts Team, Waterside Arts
Centre, Sale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF
Or email:
rosie.scott@trafford.gov.uk
PERFORMANCES: Operations Team, Waterside
Arts Centre, Sale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF Or email:
rosie.scott@trafford.gov.uk
Waterside Arts Centre Team
Debbie Cowley
- Principle Arts and Culture Manager
Rosie Scott - Waterside Arts Centre Development
Manager
Gareth Starkey - Technical Manager
Louise Burgess - Acting Operations Manager
Rebecca Martin - Assistant Operations Manager
Jeff Caffrey - Immerse Project Coordinator
Annette McGrory - Administrator
Meg Cooper - Administrator
Mike Higgins - Ticket Office & Reception Assistant
Administration: 0161 912 5899
Ticket Office: 0161 912 5616 |
