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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. 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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  2. Manchester Hypes: The Treatment

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    The Treatment is the new grime-theatre show from renowned MC, musician and performer Manchester Hypes.A series of theatrically-staged grime tracks tell a story of childhood hyperactivity: growing up via youth-club rap-battles and his dad’s…

    Co-Production

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  3. 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.

    Venue Hire

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  4. Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival

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    Coram Shakespeare Schools is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at Contact. Join us for an evening of Shakespeare as you’ve never seen before! 
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