Nick Heyward
WED 23 OCT
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Hugh Cornwell: An Animated Discussion + Mighty Joe Young film screening
THU 24 OCT
As part of a season of events celebrating the Lost Worlds Of Ray Harryhausen exhibition at Waterside, CIT presents this ...
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The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen: Creatures, Martians and Myths
SAT 26 OCT - SAT 4 JAN
An exclusive dive into the extraordinary career of visionary animation and special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen
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Halloween Animation Workshop
Sat 26 Oct
Join us for a Halloween and Ray Harryhausen-inspired stop-motion adventure!
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ComedySportz
SAT 26 OCT
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss ...
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Nick Cope's Family Show
SUN 27 OCT
Nick’s live performances are legendary! He has a fanatical army of little and not-so–little fans from all over the world.
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Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?
THU 31 OCT
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Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator
THU 31 OCT
It’s the year 2024 and there’s a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk ...
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There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
FRI 1 NOV
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling is sure to surprise and delight children ...
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Puppet Masters Animation Conference 2024
SAT 02 NOV
CIT's annual conference for fans, students and practitioners of animation, puppetry and character design.
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JS80: Beauty And The Beast
TUES 5 NOV - SAT 9 NOV
Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, the Broadway musical, brought to you by the award ...
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Best of Buzz Comedy
SAT 9 NOV
Waterside's legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.
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ABC: An Intimate Evening with Martin Fry
SUN 10 NOVEMBER
An evening of stripped-back music and conversation to UK theatres in celebration.
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Le Vent du Nord
TUE 12 NOV
On stage these 5 musicians create intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking ...
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Gee Atherton: Hold Fast
WED 13 NOV
One of the toughest riders on the planet, Gee has walked away, and overcome serious injuries, from some insane crashes.
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Julia Fordham
THU 14 NOV
Julia Fordham returns to the UK for her first headline tour in seven years.
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Zeph Churchill: Is It Me Or Is It Hot In Here?
THU 14 NOV
An hilarious look at all stages of menopause in a light hearted, educational and witty way.
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Is That A Whip In Your Hand?
FRI 15 NOV
In the follow-up to his 007 pastiche, BOND- AN UNAUTHORISED PARODY, Gavin Robertson spoofs Treasure-seeking movies that have proved so ...
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The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen
SAT 16 NOV
Imagine Jackanory meets Whose Line Is It Anyway, Live.
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DirtBirds: Girls World Tour
SAT 16 NOV
After their last sell out tour, which received standing ovations across Ireland and the UK, DirtBirds are bringing their highly ...
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Wille Edwards
THU 28 NOV
Wille Edwards is one Cornwall’s most successful exports an eclectic songwriter, and frontman of internationally acclaimed band Wille and the ...
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Best of Buzz Comedy
SAT 7 DEC
Waterside's legendary monthly comedy night showcasing new and established talent.
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Comedysportz Improvised Panto (Tots)
SAT 14 DEC
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The ComedySportz team are back this Christmas for more Totally Improvised Pantomimes!
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Comedysportz Improvised Panto (Juniors)
SAT 14 DEC
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The ComedySportz team are back this Christmas for more Totally Improvised Pantomimes!
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Comedysportz Improvised Adult Panto
SAT 21 DEC
Bored of the same pantomimes every year? The ComedySportz team are back this Christmas for more Totally Improvised Pantomimes!
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COMEDYSPORTZ
SAT 25 JAN
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss ...
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Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
SAT 8 FEB
Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song. If you don’t know what he does ask your parents.
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Groove Onto The Moon
SUN 9 FEB
Strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling ...
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Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged
TUE 18 FEB
Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of ...
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The Little Prince
FRI 21 FEB
A collaboration between Lyngo Theatre and Norwich Puppet Theatre.
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Jack & The Beanstalk
SAT 22 FEB
Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come!
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COMEDYSPORTZ
SAT 22 FEB
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss ...
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Far From The Madding Crowd
TUE 4 MAR
This new adaptation of Hardy’s novel is presented by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast ...
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Arthur Smith & Clare Ferguson Walker: Two Poets & A Packet of Crisps
FRI 7 MAR
Two poets from different planets crash land onto stages across the U.K and Ireland, making a poetic and comedic show ...
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Angelica Sprocket's Pockets
SUN 9 MAR
Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by pop Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps ...
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Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!
FRI 14 MAR
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The Fureys
SAT 15 MAR
The legends of Irish music come to Waterside for a very special St Patrick's weekend concert
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Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays...and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays
SUN 16 MAR
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is ...
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Harriet: Trying To Get The Feeling Again
FRI 21 MAR
Trying To Get The Feeling Again transports audiences back to the 1970s where they are able to connect with each ...
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Romeo & Juliet
WED 26 MAR
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled from Oct 2024 to March 2025. All current ticket holders are ...
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Aled Jones - Full Circle, An Intimate Evening With...
THU 3 APR
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. Featuring never-before-heard music, tales from the decades and for ...
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CANCELLED Steve Harley: Come Up And See Me… And Other Stories
SAT 5 APR '25
This event has been cancelled. We are contacting all customers regarding refunds.
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The Smartest Giant in Town
WED 9 APR - THU 10 APR
A musical, puppet-filled adventure based on Julia Donaldson's heart-warming tale of friendship
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Hari Budha Magar: No Legs, No Limits
TUE 22 APR
From injured veteran to the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari shares his inspiring journey
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Home Service
TUE 20 MAY '25
Home Service arrives at the Waterside with Bob Fox at the helm. Touring their new album, A Live Transmission, they ...
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ADHD Unmasked
FRI 23 MAY '25
Join ADHD speaker, coach, former TV presenter and late diagnosed ADHDer Hester Grainger LIVE on the road with ADHD-UNMASKED. The ...
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The Manfreds
THU 5 JUN
Considered to be one of the best live bands on the touring circuit, The Manfreds, featuring original Manfred Mann members ...
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Kerry Ellis: Queen of the West End
FRI 26 SEP
Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les ...
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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
THU 16 0CT 2025
Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during ...
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Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics
SUN 9 NOV '25
An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.
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