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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. Diabolico

    We are excited to welcome Laura Lootens to the stage this summer, emerging as one of the most exciting voices of the classical guitar. 
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  2. Trompe l'Oeil

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    A hilarious circus and musical romp - combining queer theatre, cabaret, circus and illusion.Trompe l'Oeil is an American drag queen's journey through a surreal Wizard of Oz / 2016 American landscape - with drag kings and queens,…
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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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