Rich and varied events on offer at Waterside Arts Centre
A 10-day summer programme that is challenging locals to see things differently launches today (July 21) at Waterside Arts Centre in Sale, Greater Manchester.
Refract:17 is taking place until Sunday July 30 and a whole host of performances, live music and events for all ages are taking to the stage at the venue.
Performances include inside a giant bird’s nest, theatre on a trampoline, intimate shows in a static caravan and interactive gaming.
There will also be live music gigs from acclaimed artists and festival favourites, including Salford powerhouse Ren Harvieu, who has appeared on Later with Jools Holland and performed with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys will also be making an appearance at the venue. In a year which marks their 30th on the road, the internationally acclaimed band boast a phenomenal career that includes opening for B.B. King, Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, Ray Charles, and tours with the Blues Brothers Band.
Comedian Jan Ravens comes to Refract:17 with a preview of her brand-new Edinburgh Fringe Show, as well as comic poet genius John Hegley and award-wining comic Andy Kirkpatrick.
As well as a whole host of events for children to enjoy, the programme also has plenty for teenagers to enjoy, including WiFi Wars and a play titled Mobile that explores our sense of home and the realities of social mobility.
Darren Adams, Arts centre manager said: “We are absolutely thrilled to present this eclectic and exciting ten-day event, with many acts and performers new to the venue. We want to challenge our loyal audiences, whilst inviting new audiences to see how our vibrant building and all of its spaces can be used in innovative, surprising and creative ways.
“Refract:17 offers something for all ages and all tastes as visitors can embrace the obscure and the quirky in order to see things differently this summer at Waterside.”
Other Refract:17 delights include Dylan Thomas’s timeless masterpiece, Under Milk Wood and Waterside faves Comedysportz, plus drop in activities for all throughout the ten days.
