Emergence is the touring company formed from MA dance students from the University of Salford. Led by Artistic Director Joss Arnott and Programme Leader Deborah Milner

The deepest part of the flooded old quarry has never been reached, and so the obsession to conquer it is fathomless.

“How can we find hope when the world feels like it’s in such a mess?”

‘I can’t fault this show. It’s a brilliantly crafted piece … quite literally never a dull moment, and that’s really quite rare.’ Always Time For Theatre

‘The play aims to shine a light on our experience as working-class young people growing up today. I think there’s a problem with working-class representation being simplified to prams and tracksuits, and that’s just not the full picture.

“a raw, honest and personal account of just one reason we need feminism. Arnstein will make you laugh and she made me cry.” ★★★★★ Fringe Guru

Pop Idol’s Michelle McManus returns to Waterside for an exclusive performance of her one-woman show

“Perhaps the best sketch show at the fringe” ★★★★★ FringeBiscuit