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Join us this December for a magical Manchester panto like no other.

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Inspiring creativity in young people and audiences since 1972, Contact is a charity, arts venue and theatre based in the centre of Manchester that puts young people at the heart of everything we do.

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  1. Rumpelstiltskin Pantomime

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    The Big Tiny bring magic, mayhem and above all, true love as Cupid comes to Contact this Christmas for a Pantomime like no other. Featuring a diverse and all-local cast, join us to find out whether Cupid can overcome the wicked tricks of…

    Contact Presents

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  2. Tiny Tim

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    Tiny Tim isn’t a retelling. It’s a rebellion.
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  3. Social Experiment

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    Social Experiment is a gathering at Contact for anyone interested in Live Art and contemporary performance to meet, chat, and try ideas out…A free and informal, semi-regular evening event with the next on; Thursday 27 November, with 2026…

    Co-Production

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