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Emergency 26

Manchester’s 26th micro-marathon of the bizarre, the bold, and the beautiful takes over Contact from 12-10pm on Sat 26 Sep.

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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 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. Queered Up Now

    What happens when you use the past as a springboard to create new work? Hosted by Andrew McMillan, writers Louis Glazzard, Ella Otomewo, and Okechukwu Nzelu give their personal takes in responding to stories from the new Queer Up North…
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  3. Emergency 26

    Manchester’s 26th micro-marathon of the bizarre, the bold, and the beautiful takes over Contact on Saturday 26 September from Noon to 10pm. Join us for a day out for the curious presented by Word of Warning + Contact. 

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  4. Crush

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    A British-Somali rom-com to warm your heart and hit you right in the feels.
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