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Inspiring creativity in young people and audiences since 1972, Contact is a charity, arts venue and theatre based in the heart of Manchester that that puts young people at the heart of everything we do.

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  1. Social Experiment

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    Social Experiment is a new 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 Thursday 22 May from 6pm to…

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  2. The Nello James Centre: A Documentary Screening

    The Nello James Centre was established during the 1970s by members of Manchester’s Caribbean community and named after celebrated Trinidadian activist and author Cyril Lionel Robert James, known by many as C. L. R or Nello James. This…
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  3. Miss Brexit

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    A satirical musical parody of a beauty pageant. Hosted by a sexy, flamboyant, and unforgiving MC, five exotic Europeans compete to assimilate into English culture. YOU will eliminate impostors and crown the ultimate queen. Who will YOU…
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