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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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  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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