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Comedy At Contact

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

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We are contact

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. The 5th Chapter

    The 5th Chapter marks a powerful milestone for 0161 Studios: Five years of relentless creativity, growth, and impact. This hip hop dance theatre showcase brings together the very best talent from across the UK, uniting professionals and…
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  2. 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…
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  3. Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

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    We're thrilled to be welcoming The Big Tiny back to Contact's castle for another year of Pantomime fun following their hilarious (and award nominated) 2025 show Rumpelstiltskin. Get ready for even more magic, mirth and mischief, as we…

    Contact Presents

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