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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. Shrek Junior

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    The Drama MOB presents Shrek Junior. Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical.

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  2. Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival

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    Coram Shakespeare Schools is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at Contact. Join us for an evening of Shakespeare as you’ve never seen before! 
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  3. Comedy at Contact

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    Join us for our regular evening of hilarious stand-up comedy, featuring a line-up of established and emerging North West comics curated and hosted by Ben Hodge. 

    Contact Presents

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  4. 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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