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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. Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

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    We're thrilled to be welcoming the award winning The Big Tiny back to Contact's castle for another year of Pantomime fun following their hilarious 2025 show Rumpelstiltskin. Get ready for even more magic, mirth and mischief, as we bring…

    Contact Presents

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  2. The Observer Book Club with Min Jin Lee

    Manchester Literature Festival is delighted to present acclaimed Korean American author Min Jin Lee, internationally celebrated for the bestselling Pachinko, to discuss her long-awaited new novel, American Hagwon.  
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  3. Las Vegas in Manchester

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    The curtain rises for Siegfried + Joy: With glowing energy and golden euphoria, the king tigers of the magic scene storm the stage to enchant everyone! With fabulous tricks, wild stories and, above all, charm, humour and a great love of…
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  4. Kim Blythe: Puzzle

    Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle. And listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly.CLUES - Single Item (1) Foolish Bird…
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