Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Baby Boo is Horse + Bamboos early years programme of work, directed by Zoe Harty and Sue Auty. It runs fortnightly Thursdays. Come along to Baby Boo open ended play sessions where we will explore different ways to play with all sorts of sensory materials and objects chosen to encourage your little ones to use their imaginations and to create their own worlds! We play around with environments and themes and have fun designing surroundings to play in! There is no specific format, just come along and explore at your own speed! At Baby Boo we believe that babies and children should be given time and space to explore and play in their own way. Morning Session runs : 10am - 11.30am Afternoon Session runs : 1pm - 2:30pm Age: 0 - 4 years

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives. Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography.

Live Music in the Theatre at Horse + Bamboo from Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey are celebrated musicians in the realm of Celtic folk music, renowned for their exceptional skills and innovative approaches. Former BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year Michael McGoldrick is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer. Born in Manchester to Irish parents, he is a master of the wooden flute, low whistles and uilleann pipes, making him a go-to contributor for many artists. Mike has collaborated withMark Knopfler since 2009 and been a core member of the Transatlantic Sessions since 2007. Steeped in Irish traditional music, he has, from his ground-breaking 2000 solo albumFusedonwards, assimilated a wide range of musical styles into his work including jazz ,funk, African and Indian rhythms. Mike has made an immense contribution to the Irish and UK folk scenes through his many solo and collaborative projects including being a founder member of the supergroup Lnasa and later through his work with Capercaillie. Recently nominated as Best Folk Instrumentalist at the2024 RT Radio 1 Folk Awards, Mikes reputation as one of the leading musicians of his generation is undeniable. Tim Edey is a guitarist & melodeon player, a BBC musician of the year & BBC Scotland best traditional musician winner. Having spent years touring with acts like The Chieftains, Seamus Begley, Brendan Power, Natalie MacMaster to name a few, Tim is now an accomplished soloartist and joins Mike, a huge musical influence, having first met him at Rochester Sweeps Festival in 1996. The duo is a special meeting of old friends bringing together virtuosity and sheer musical magic. Stream the new albumJamland [https://michaelmcgoldrick1.bandcamp.com/album/jamland] Tim Edey : Website [https://timedey.com/home] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/tim.edey/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therealtimedey/] |Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN 4uUN ZQg&t=8s] Time Bar open from 7pm | Music from 8pm Price General Admission : 18 Concessions : 16 PWYC Available Age Suitability 16+

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

General Admission 3 Family Ticket 10 - Admits x4 Under 3's No ticket required

Join us for an unforgettable week of creativity, confidence, and fun at our annual Summer Stage School! Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Led by professional theatre practitioners, participants will dive into a wide range of engaging activities including acting, musical theatre, script work, improvisation, movement, and props/costumes. Whether your child is a budding performer or just looking to try something new, theyll build skills, make friends, and create unforgettable memories in a supportive and inclusive space; all whilst having lots of fun. Throughout the week, our young performers will work towards a showcase performance to share their hard work and creativity with family and friends on the final day all on a real stage, with lights and sound! What to expect: Fun-filled theatre workshops Singing, acting, dancing & devising Creative costume and set activities Team-building games & confidence-building A final performance in a professional theatre A safe, friendly, and inclusive environment for all For ages 6-15yrs

We are delighted to welcome backHeavy Salad + Lazlo Babyas part of Waterfoot Wakes Festival! Support Act :Iguanas on the Floor Heavy Salad Heavy Salad formed in Manchester in Autumn 2018 charged up on a myriad of musical influences, create a cosmic slop of melodic 90s tinged rock and psychedelic 60s inspired pop infused with the bands eclectic love of surf rock, electronic pop, funk, jazz, gospel and folk. Lazlo Baby Lazlo Baby are bringing their bouncing bazzing-buzzy beats, beaming in from far Eastern Stockport. Balkanic-folksy-ska with high octane exuberance, dabbling in the delights that klezmer, gypsy and trad Irish music have to offer, Lazlo Baby stitch together pounding melodies thatll clobber you with their enthusiastic brouhaha. Support Act : Iguanas on the Floor Iguanas On The Floor is a Liverpool-based band that toes the line between upbeat and manic, writing funk rock music that is easily identifiable by its skilfully synchronised guitar parts and bass lines, as well as poignant lyrics and magnetic drum beats. The band is made up of music students at Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, namely: Eve O'Riordan on vocals, Max Holden on lead guitar, Ethan Calouro on rhythm guitar, Ethan Carson on bass and Hannah Gibney on drums.

The Quest for Planet P! A brand-new adventure brought to you by KNOTTED HAWK PRODUCTIONS (Hawk Dance Theatre & The Knotted Project Theatre Company)! Follow Ozmo & Orbi, two brave little aliens, as they set off on an amazing journey to find the perfect planet! When cracks start appearing and chaos hits their world, the grown-up aliens can't agree on how to fix things. So, it's up to Ozmo & Orbi to lead the way and find a new, perfect planet to live on. Along the way, they discover that the solution might be closer to home than they think. A heartfelt, dynamic and inspiring story about fighting for the planet we love and showing how even the smallest voices can make a BIG impact Time Two different show time to chose from Show 11am Show 3pm Run Time 30 minutes Price 8.50 / 6.50 (Conc.) Age Suitability 3-10yrs + Families This event is part of Waterfoot Wakes | 11th -19th July 2025 Parade | Theatre | Music | Cinema | Craft | Workshops | & more Head tohorseandbamboo.org/waterfootwakes [//horseandbamboo.org/waterfootwakes] for more details! Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WaterfootWakes] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/waterfootwakes/]

Join Mark Haig from Gizmobots to build your own Robot at our Waterfoot Wakes festival. The theme this year is Inventions and Innovations! You can choose bits from a vast collection, or bring your own and Matt will show you how to use the tools and equipment to create your very own robot! Time: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm Age suitability : 7+ Duration : 1hr 30min Gizmobots :Website [https://www.gizmobots.co.uk/workshops] | Facebook | [https://www.facebook.com/Gizmobots]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gizmobots1/] [https://www.instagram.com/gizmobots1/] This event is part of Waterfoot Wakes | 11th -19th July 2025 Parade | Theatre | Music | Cinema | Craft | Workshops | & more Head tohorseandbamboo.org/waterfootwakes [https://horseandbamboo.org/explore/waterfoot-wakes/]for more details! Facebook | Instagram

Ever wanted to create your own unique sounds? This workshop, guided by artist Tom Richards offers a fun introduction to electronic music creation, no prior experience or soldering skills required. We'll guide you through building a simple synthesizer inspired by the Theremin, a classic instrument controlled by hand movements. However, our version uses light! At the end of the workshop, you'll be able to take your new DIY instrument home with you. Workshop Leader, Tom Richards is an artist, musician, DJ, researcher and instrument designer, who has built his own idiosyncratic modular electronic music system, with which he creates slowly evolving and heavily textured polyrhythmic improvisations. Duration 2 hour workshop Age Suitability 12+ years to adult This event is part of Waterfoot Wakes | 11th -19th July 2025 Parade | Theatre | Music | Cinema | Craft | Workshops | & more Head tohorseandbamboo.org/waterfootwakes [https://horseandbamboo.org/explore/waterfoot-wakes/]for more details! Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WaterfootWakes/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/waterfootwakes/]

Join us for an unforgettable Pride Cabaret Extravaganza featuring drag artists, burlesque and variety entertainment. Expect jaw-dropping performance and a whirlwind of laughter and allure. Our fabulous drag artists and variety acts will leave you spellbound! Time Doors 7pm, Event 7:30pm Price 10 Age Suitability 16+ This event is part of Waterfoot Wakes | 11th -19th July 2025 Parade | Theatre | Music | Cinema | Craft | Workshops | & more Head tohorseandbamboo.org/waterfootwakes [//horseandbamboo.org/waterfootwakes] for more details! Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WaterfootWakes] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/waterfootwakes/]

Under's 3's do not require a ticket

Under's 3's do not require a ticket

Rushcarts are a distinctly northwest folk custom. Traditionally built from Juncaceae rushes and pulled through the streets during wakes week celebrations and other mill holidays, there are still annual rushcart festivals in Saddleworth, Whitworth and Sowerby Bridge. This year, the artist Lucy Wright is building a rushcart for Waterfoot, as part of her ongoing Future Folk Archetypes series. Combining the dazzling aesthetics of the Lancashire carnivals, past and presentwith a contemporary 'cart' built around a supermarket trolleyall elements of the cart's decorations will be made by hand. Come along and create spangly rosettes and other adornments, and learn how you can help pull (or push!) the cart in the Waterfoot Wakes parade on 12 July! Date Friday 4th July Time 7:00pm - 9:00pm Suitable for 12+ and adults Price Donations only