Waterside is a thriving and vibrant arts venue in the heart of Sale in Greater Manchester. Comprising a theatre, art galleries, studios and workspaces, the centre is an important regional hub for both performance and visual art.
It is a major touring venue for theatre productions, music groups, comedians and art exhibitions, while at the same time providing a vital resource for the local community. The centres hosts classes, seminars and workshops on subjects ranging from drama to salsa and poetry to tai chi. It also regularly serves a base for regional music and performance groups including Touchdown Dance, Sale Chamber Orchestra and Trafford Youth Orchestra. A brochure containing a full list of all the centre’s performances, exhibitions, classes and events is produced three times a year (January - April, May - August and September to December).
The centre is supported by Trafford Council, Arts Council England, Manchester Airport and Lauriston School Trust. It’s partners are Cofely, PANDA and All About Audiences. Waterside forms part of the Sale Waterside Complex which overlooks the attractive Waterside Plaza and Bridgewater Canal. Also housed in the complex are the Waterside Bar and OCA Restaurant as well as Sale Library, Youth Talk Shop and Trafford Direct and Trafford Council Offices.
