What's On /
Tue 30 Jun - Wed 01 Jul
Join us for a magical and heart warming performance of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
Thu 02 Jul
CIT and the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive present Ben Jackson, Baz Sells and Sanna Rasanen from One6th Animation in conversation with host Ric Michael (University of Salford).
Fri 10 Jul
A dark, absurd and fiercely hopeful exploration of human connection in the Information Age.
Tue 21 Jul - Wed 22 Jul
A TV variety show live on stage with surprise guests, games, live music & more.
Wed 22 Jul
An enchanting pop up performance for families.
Wed 22 Jul - Thu 23 Jul
Part chat show, part game, part live performance
Thu 23 Jul
A new stand-up show with Kate Butch, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
Fri 24 Jul - Sat 25 Jul
An immersive and interactive experience blending folklore, mysticism and play.
Fri 24 Jul - Sat 25 July
Blend of circus, invention and humour
Fri 24 Jul
A joyful and hopeful outdoor dance performance
Felix Hagan and his Operation Mincemeat band perform live at Refract!
Sat 25 Jul - Sun 26 Jul
A high-impact, high-skill circus show using UK grown bamboo and human bodies.
Sat 25 Jul
A travelling cult collective with one goal: to get you happy.
Sun 26 Jul
Global Grooves bring the carnival spirit to Refract26!
Thu 17 Sep
The Maes bring their irresistible modern folk sound to Waterside for the first time.
Thu 24 Sep
Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.
Fri 16 Oct - Sat 17 Oct
A play about sex, heartbreak…and toilets.
Sun 01 Nov
Critically acclaimed folk duo Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage join forces with virtuoso double bassist Jon Thorne for a special one-off UK tour.
Thu 05 Nov
A brand new stand up show from multi-award winning international stand up comedian.
Thu 12 Nov
One thing that is always evident at a Carrivick Sisters performance is their joy in playing together, in singing in close harmony and in delighting an audience.