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Trompe l'Oeil The Musical

A hilarious circus and musical romp, combining queer theatre, cabaret, circus and illusion.

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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. Music and Mental Health with Hypes

    Manchester-based grime artist, rapper and performer Hypes is one of the leading figures in the northern urban music scene, known for his complex lyrics addressing topics such as mental health, education and the legacy of the Windrush…

    Workshop

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  2. (I) Miss America

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    In partnership with SICK! Festival 2026 we are premiering (I) Miss America a live art film by Hannah Ballou and Peter Case.   Girls are safe in the USA...... until they are born    ( I ) Miss America is a multidisciplinary live art project…
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  3. Bears Bears Bears

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    If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise…After committing a violent act with her partner, Jake, feminist Jen becomes obsessed with a survey asking women if they’d rather be alone in a forest with a man or a…

    Contact Presents

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