DR Feelgood and the highly rated blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor are among the attractions in the Waterside Arts Centre's new season.

Iconic rhythm and blues act Dr Feelgood will rock Trafford will rock Trafford on September 25 and the highly rated Shaw Taylor plays the WAC on October 2.

Other musical highlights include soul legend Geno Washington on October 24 and Ian McCulloch will play stripped down versions of Echo and the Bunnymen classics on October 22. A must see show for an indie music fan like me.

The stage version of We're Going On A Bear Hunt visits Sale from October 17-20 and award-winning cameraman Doug Allan, whose worked extensively with legendary wildlife broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, will talk about his work on November 15.

This year's Christmas show is Moominland Midwinter and will run from December 8 to January 3. The show is suitable for the over 5s.

* Anyone interested in finding out more should call 0161 912 5616 or visit watersideartscentre.co.uk.