Waterside Arts, Trafford Videos

Kyla Brox Refract Festival 26 July
The finest female blues singer of her generation, Kyla Brox blurs the boundaries between pleasure and pain with her tender, urgent voice and gritty lyrics. 🎟£20, book now https://www.refract.org.uk/kylabrox

Manchester Made Summer Craft Fair
This Saturday! Our fantastic craft fair is back! Join us from 11:00 - 17:00 for the Manchester Made Summer Craft Fair for a selection of 24 high quality artists and makers, including ceramics, jewellery, photography, print and homewares. This selected one day fair offers a great opportunity to see and buy unique items not found on the high street - come and join us for some fabulous craft shopping! Waterside has been working with Jo Lavelle of A great find and co-founder of Sale Arts Trail to organise the fair.

Street Games at Refract Festival 25 and 26 July
🤸‍♀️🛹🤼Although things didn't quite pan out for the England Men's team last night, we still have a sensational summer of top flight sport to look forward to. 🥋🏸🏋️🏊‍♀️ To get you in the mood for gold medal glory in Paris, we've got the amazing Street Games by Autin Theatre on 25 and 26 July at Refract Festival. Expect fun, accessible games from around the world (including Fiji, Bangladesh, UK, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Barbados) hosted by three fabulous Game Hosts and party music sets from EIF Sound and Music. No need to book, just turn up and get stuck in! 📅2.30pm and 5pm 🎟Free https://www.refract.org.uk/streetgames #UKSPF

Unboxed at Refract Festival 27 and 18 July
Don't miss the free performances of Unboxed, a explosive work by Linden Dance, at Refract Festival. 🧨 A mixed-race man and a white woman set themselves in opposition to two giant wooden cubes, in a physical representation of their battle with prejudice and judgement. The work explores how bias and judgement can affect the way we view ourselves and the relationships we form, moving towards a place of understanding and togetherness that brings hope for the future. The toxicity of the subject matter reverberates in the pulsing soundtrack and the performers’ athletic physicality which draws on Afro-fusion and contemporary movement styles. Simply incredible. 📅27 and 28 July 2.30 and 5.30pm 🎟Free, no need to book. https://www.refract.org.uk/unboxed #UKSPF

The Untold Orchestra x Refract Festival July 2024
Tickets are now on sale for The Untold Orchestra at Refract Festival on Thursday 25 July.🎤 Featuring guest vocalists Nicole Battick and Dija Bhlue, they'll be serving up summery soulful classics from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and more 😎 Tickets cost £20, book online https://www.refract.org.uk/summerofsoul #UKSPF

The Running Showers come to Refract Festival
Do you like to belt out a bit of Beyonce in the shower? Put on a performance like you're headlining Glastonbury? Would you dare to do it...outside?🛁 Catch The Running Showers on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July as they sprint through Sale town centre, bringing their squeaky clean, super sudsy, high energy performance to Refract Festival. Expect singing, dancing and a heap of silliness with their free, interactive performances each day at 12pm and 3pm, 5pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. Free, fun for all the family. No need to book. 🧽 Teatro Pomodoro

MANCHESTER MADE SUMMER CRAFT FAIR Sat 20 July | 11:00 - 17:00 Manchester Made Summer Craft Fair returns this July with a selection of 24 high quality artists and makers, including ceramics, jewellery, photography, print and homewares. We have a great line up of both returning makers, alongside newcomers who will be showing their work for the first time with us. All from Greater Manchester, this selected one day fair offers a great opportunity to see and buy unique items not found on the high street. Waterside has been working with Jo Lavelle of @agreatfindmcr and co-founder of Sale Arts Trail to organise the fair. Images: @its_linear @wire_and_wood_jewellery @petal_soup @rebeccalawleysilver @lisawatso @studio_critical watersidearts.org/manchestermade

Refract Festival 2024
🌟Refract Festival is back for 2024, bringing the very best in live music, outdoor spectacles, dance, experiential performances, family friendly fun and a sprinkling of actual magic 🧙‍♂️ 🎶From yoga raves and Sri Lankan street games, to fire breathing dragons and award-winning soul music, join us for Manchester's most eclectic festival this summer 🐉 #Refract24 #WatersideArts #FestivalMagic 📅 23-28 July 📍 Waterside https://www.refract.org.uk/

The best-selling children's book, The Lion Inside, is now live on stage! Don't miss this joyous new show, packed with puppetry, music and song - the perfect treat for all the family! At Waterside on Sunday 07 July at 13:30 & 16:00 Suitable for ages 3+ Book now! watersidearts.org/thelioninside

ComedySportz (The Totally Improvised Company )are back this weekend for their last match of the season. You decide who wins the trophy as the red and blue teams go for gold with gags and games guaranteed to get you giggling! Sat 08 Jun 18:30 watersidearts.org/comedysportz

Six Chick Flicks... OR A LEGALLY BLONDE PRETTY WOMEN DIRTY DANCED on the BEACHES while writing a NOTEBOOK on the TITANIC. Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody! The New York comedy hit is finally on tour in the UK after a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe, and Off-Broadway run. Grab your besties, your cinephile pals, or even your brunette nemesis for a night of fun, frothy comedy. Wed 19 June | 20:00 watersidearts.org/sixchickflicks 'Six Chick Flicks celebrates our favourite Hollywood rom-coms with a funny, feminist and frenetic show.' Muddy Reviews 'It is witty, fast-paced and places every person in the audience into fits of giggles, leaving the venue with nothing but smiles on their faces.' Adventures in Theatreland 'Ipema and Apple's nuanced performances, coupled with the show's adept handling of complex subject matter, make for a truly memorable theatrical experience.' Westend Bestfriend 'Six Chick Flicks is slick and quick. Two experienced actors from the New York improv scene (Kerry Ipema and K.K.Apple) bring their immaculately crafted take on films in this hilarious show.' The Reviews Hub

This Wed 29 May the fantastic Genticorum come to Waterside for one night only! With impeccable musicianship and an infectious joie de vivre, Genticorum are among the most distinctive voices in traditional Québécois music, seamlessly melding fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, foot percussion and voices. Don't miss their unique sound! watersidearts.org/genticorum

The Cocoa Butter Club make a triumphant return to Pride in Trafford this week! Enjoy jaw dropping, booty popping cabaret, alongside a hoop workshop, DJs and more! Fri 17 May 19:00 - late prideintrafford.org

Excited to have Sound of the Sirens joining us live on stage tomorrow night. One of the UK’s finest folk acts, Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood’s music ranges from beautiful, emotive ballads to up best foot stomping anthems. It’s not too late for tickets! watersidearts.org/soundofthesirens

Join us for a night of exemplary dance as Emergence 24's Triple Bill takes to the stage. Three adrenaline-fuelled dance works, performed by a new company of extraordinary dancers, make this an evening of captivating dance you won't want to miss. Thu 23 May 19:30 watersidearts.org/emergence

Families can escape the cold and rain this Saturday when Treasure Island comes to Waterside! Come aboard the Jolly Roger for a swashbuckling pantomime adventure. Get ready to cheer for your favourite heroes, boo the dastardly villains, and sing along to catchy tunes that will have you tapping your feet! Sat 20 Apr | 14:00 | age 5+ watersidearts.org/treasureisland

Widely regarded amongst his peers as one of the most innovative pipers, Leonard Barry comes to Waterside with multi-award winning fiddle player Andy Morrow, and the illustrious Seamie O’Dowd on vocals, guitar, and bouzouki. "a masterclass in uillean piping, with top-notch, varied accompaniment" KLOF Mag See Leonard Barry Music perform live at Waterside in Sale Sun 21 April. watersidearts.org/leonardbarry

You're Bard
Shakespeare like you’ve never seen. Four actors. Four Shakespeare shows. Endless possibilities. You – the audience – decide everything, from the play to the performance style. Even which actor plays which part. You're Bard is an unforgettable evening of Shakespeare unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! Sat 27 Apr 19:30 watersidearts.org/bard

Here is Documentary Photographer and Photojournalist @Denise Laura Baker Photography talking about Deeds, Not Words, her current exhibition at Waterside which celebrates women's roles in protest movements. Running until Sat 13 April. watersidearts.org/exhibitions

Listen to award-winning photographer @roxanaallison talk about her current exhibition Hope.Despair.Miracles which is on display in Waterside's Lauriston Gallery. If you haven't yet had a chance to visit this extraordinary exhibition, you have until Sat 20 April. watersidearts.org/exhibitions