Cultural lineage
Independent Theatre
One of the through-lines connecting these venues — part of what each of them is known for, not just what's on this week.
2 venues in Manchester working in this tradition
Venues
Waterside
1 Waterside Plaza
Waterside is Trafford's multi-purpose arts centre on the Bridgewater Canal in Sale, programming theatre, comedy, live music, film screenings, exhibitions and…
The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre
Manchester Road
The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre is a charity-run venue in Chorlton programming small-scale professional and family theatre alongside cinema screenings, classes,…
Upcoming
Full programme →Mum’s The Word Comedy Club
The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre · Fri 4 Sept · 13:00 · £12
The 39 Steps
Waterside · Fri 4 Sept · 19:30
Graham Parker
Waterside · Tue 8 Sept · 19:30
Film - Hamnet (2025)
Waterside · Wed 9 Sept · 14:00
Social Media Skills Workshop
Waterside · Tue 15 Sept · 11:30
Photography on a Budget Workshop
Waterside · Tue 15 Sept · 14:00