- 9 May 2018
Young Identity and Contact: One Mic Stand
BookYoung Identity are Manchester’s finest young spoken word performers.
- 17 - 18 May 2018
Works Ahead 2018
BookDouble bill of new works in development from Emma Geraghty + Vijay Patel.
- 23 - 24 May 2018
CYC Auditions 2018
BookWe are looking for new Contact Young Company (CYC) members to join us!
- 31 May 2018
Contact and The Lowry present: Sophie Willan – Branded
BookSophie Willan brings her award-winning, Contact commissioned show home as part of her UK tour.
MAKING CONTACT: Our Transformation
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Poetry Workshops: Temporary Monument, Permanent Protest
In 1988, the UK government introduced Section 28, legislation that stated that councils should not ‘intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality’ in its schools or other areas of their work. As part of RE:CON's commemoration of the protests against the Clause, they invite LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 to create new poetry that will be presented at a celebratory event in Manchester this May.
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Keeping In Contact: Making Contact
This edition celebrates the launch of our capital redevelopment campaign, Making Contact.
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WE’VE GOT A CONTRACTOR, NOW LET’S GET BUILDING!
We are pleased to announce the appointment of award-winning contractors F Parkinson Ltd for our major £6.75million building redevelopment, which began at the end of March 2018. The project will transform the building for the next generation of audiences, artists and young people.
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Mila Patel's Work Experience
Find out what Mila thought about her week's work experience at Contact.
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Our city-wide events during building transformation
Contact has announced an exciting performance programme during our building transformation, at Palace Theatre, Manchester Academy, Museum of Science & Industry, The Lowry, and a working sari shop on Curry Mile.
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Diverse Actions commission 2018: Nima Sene
Contact and Live Art UK have selected Nima Sene as the Diverse Actions commissioned artist for 2018.
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The Agency Announces Year 5 Projects
We are pleased to announce the latest projects for The Agency, our creative entrepreneurship programme that supports young people to make their ideas a reality.
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