Comedy, adventure and animation: What’s on at Waterside this February half-term
Looking for things to do with the kids in Sale this February half term?
The popular Waterside has a programme of family-friendly shows and exhibitions running across the holiday, including comedy shows, animation workshops and a penguin-themed adventure play for young ones.
Take a look at what your local arts venue has to offer this half-term:
The Noise Next Door: The Mysterious Mansion of Mystery
Sunday 12th February, 11.30 and 2.30pm
£9.50 / £7.50
Age 5+
60 minutes no interval
Take a tour of the world’s most bewildering building with comedy heavyweights The Noise Next Door.
The Noise Next Door: The Mysterious Mansion of Mystery [image: Waterside]
Who knows what lurks in the curious corridors and bizarre boudoirs of this ancient manor house? You do! What you say goes in this hour of anarchic entertainment that is fun for literally everyone.
Tango’s Big Adventure
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February, 11am and 2pm
£9.50 / £7.50
Age 3+
55 minutes no interval
Join Tango the penguin on her exciting adventure through Central Park Zoo. Based on the true story that inspired the much-loved book And Tango Makes Three, this brand-new play uses puppetry and comedy to celebrate difference and diversity.
Tango’s Big Adventure [image: Waterside]
Madame Zuzu is the greatest zookeeper in the world and she brings to life the story of Tango – a baby penguin raised by Roy and Silo, two male Chin-strap penguins. Tango grows up and sets off on an adventure across the zoo, meeting some extraordinary animals along the way.
Introduction to Animation [image: Waterside]
Introduction to Animation Workshop
Saturday 18th February, 10.30am and 1.30pm
£8
Suitable for all ages from age 8+
90 – 120 mins
Explore how to animate hand-drawn pictures and create moving images from a set of drawings in this Introduction to Animation workshop. By the end of the session, each participant will take home their own digital animation and set of drawings.
All materials are included. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Comedysportz [image: Waterside]
Comedysportz 4 tots and Comedysportz
Saturday 25th February
3pm, age 6 and under - £5 / £3
6.30pm, age 7+ - £8 / £6
45 mins (first show) | 2 hours inc interval (second show)
Little kids are guaranteed plenty of silly songs, stories and adventures in ComedySportz for Tots and in the later show, two teams of comedians will go for gold with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs in this all-improvised show. Who wins? You decide!
Mackinnon & Saunders: 30 Years and Beyond [Image: Waterside]
Mackinnon & Saunders: 30 Years and Beyond
Until Saturday 11th March
Free
Open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm plus Sunday 12th February 10am-5pm
Celebrating 30 years of the Altrincham-based animation studio, this exhibition is testament to the skill and artistry of these incredible local animators and model-makers, who have brought so many iconic characters and wonderful stories to life, from Pinocchio to Corpse Bride, Bob the Builder & Fantastic Mr Fox.
