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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. Victorious

    An evening with V.E. SchwabWe are delighted to welcome global bestseller V. E. Schwab, celebrating the highly anticipated release of Victorious. The third deliciously wicked instalment in Schwab's bestselling Villains series, Victorious…
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  2. Crush

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    A British-Somali rom-com to warm your heart and hit you right in the feels.
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  3. 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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  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 Thursdays 19th November and 11th…

    Contact Presents

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