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See panto in a real life castle this year!

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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. Festive Wreathmaking Workshop

    Spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon making your very own festive wreath. Full tuition will be provided before you get stuck in making and decorating your seasonal foliage filled wreath. Decorate it to your taste choosing from a selection of…

    Workshop

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  2. Shrek Junior

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    The Drama MOB presents Shrek Junior. Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical.

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  3. See My World Film Festival

    A day dedicated to Pan-African and Global Majority films from the North of England at the first ever SEE MY WORLD FILM FESTIVAL.

    Festival

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  4. 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 19 November 2026 from 6pm…

    Contact Presents

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