REVIEW – Sisters 360 at Waterside Arts — A Fun, Feel-Good Family Theatre Trip with the Kids 🛹✨
- Apr 15
- 4 min read
Updated: May 2
Our Family Theatre Trip to See Sisters 360 at Waterside Arts
On Tuesday 14th April, we headed to Waterside Arts in Sale for a family theatre trip to see Sisters 360 — and it ended up being such a lovely, easy day out.
We got the tram there, and it’s honestly so convenient for us — only two stops away. Once you get off, Waterside Arts is right across the road, which makes it ideal when you’re travelling with kids (no long walks or complicated directions!).
We were going to the 11:30am showing and arrived at around 11:15am. I picked up a free little programme from the box office, which is always a nice touch, and not long after we arrived the auditorium opened, so we headed straight in to find our seats.
We were sat on the front row (seats 13–16) and had such a fantastic view. It also meant the children got a bit of interaction during the show, which made it even more special — Alice and Leo both got a handshake from Salima at the beginning, and Alice also got a fist bump at the end, which she absolutely loved.
What Is Sisters 360 About?
Sisters 360 follows step-sisters Fatima and Salima, two young skateboarders who dream of winning a big competition together. They’re full of energy, determination and sisterly chaos — and you can really feel how close they are.
But when their family situation changes and they’re faced with the possibility of living apart, everything suddenly feels uncertain. Their dream is put at risk, and they have to find a way to hold onto both their goal and their bond as sisters.
It’s a story that mixes humour with some more emotional moments, and it explores themes of family, change and resilience in a way that still feels very accessible for children.
What We Thought
This was such a high-energy, feel-good show. The performances were full of personality, and the relationship between the two sisters felt really natural and believable — lots of playful moments, a bit of bickering, and plenty of warmth.
The set was designed like a mini skatepark, with ramps and levels that gave the show a really fun, urban feel. The lighting was bold and colourful, which helped bring lots of energy to the stage, and the costumes felt modern and expressive.
There were also some really fun visual moments throughout — including a bright, colourful bat puppet that both Alice and Leo absolutely loved.
For Alice, this was a really special theatre experience. She was completely transfixed on the stage from start to finish and fully immersed in the story. Getting that interaction with Salima at the beginning and end just made it even more memorable for her.
Leo enjoyed it too, especially the fun and energetic moments, although he did say afterwards that he wished there had been some actual skateboard tricks on stage.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this was a lovely, uplifting theatre trip for us. It’s fun, full of energy and has a really positive message about sisterhood and sticking together through change.
It’s also really refreshing to see stories like this on stage, with characters that feel relatable, modern and full of personality.
If you’re looking for a family-friendly show that’s easy to get to (especially if you’re local to Sale or Manchester), this is definitely one to consider.
Booking & Tour Information
Sisters 360 is at Waterside Arts, Sale until Wednesday 15th April 2026. Tickets are available for purchase Here
Sisters 360 is touring the UK until the end of June 2026. If you’d like to find out more or see if the show is visiting a venue near you, you can find full tour dates and venues on the official Turtle Key Arts website.
If you’d like to read our more detailed theatre-focused review of Sisters 360, you can head over to our sister site, All About Theatre.
🎥 Watch Our Visit in Weekly Vlog #450
If you’d like to see what we got up to during our family theatre trip to see Sisters 360 at Waterside Arts, you can watch it in Weekly Vlog #450 below.
Our visit to the show begins right at the start of the vlog (0:00), along with some other family moments from our week.
🎟️ At a Glance
📍 Location: Waterside Arts, Sale (right opposite the tram stop)
📅 Dates at Waterside Arts:Tuesday 14th – Wednesday 15th April 2026
🚋 Getting there:We travelled by tram — only 2 stops for us, and super easy with kids. Once you get off, the venue is just across the road.
⏰ Show times:11:30am & 2:30pm
💷 Ticket prices:Adults £14Children £12(10% discount available for Waterside members)
⏱️ Duration:55 minutes (no interval)
👨👩👧👦 Age recommendation:Ages 8–12 (but suitable for families)
🎭 Our seats:Front row (Seats 13–16) — fantastic view and great for interaction with the performers
✨ Good to know:
Free programmes available at the box office
Smaller, relaxed venue — easy to navigate with children
Some audience interaction from the stage
*Our tickets for this show were kindly gifted in exchange for an honest review.
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