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Discover our Autumn programme...

From book talks and markets to immersive shows and comedy, there's something for everyone at Contact this Autumn!

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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.

COMING UP

  1. Salaam Festival presents Düa

    Palestinian artist Reem Anbar and Pakistan’s Imran Rahat Ali Khan will close the festival for a specially curated and unique evening. 
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  2. Salaam Festival presents Dhīkr

    Join us for a heartfelt and huge evening of remembrance through rhythms.
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  3. Artist Talk - Quarantine

    Celebrated artist group Quarantine host a talk on their approach to creating work that brings people together who might not usually share a space – and their latest project, The Questions.
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