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Philosophy Of The World

Ridiculed in their own lifetime but revered as proto punk icons years later by Kurt Cobain and Frank Zappa, The Shaggs finally met their fate.

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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. F*CK MACHINE

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    Baby, sick of her boring day job, decides to take her first steps into the world of online sex work, guided by Bunny, a seasoned professional in the industry. But as she becomes a star, Baby has to shine harder - just how far will her…
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  2. A Revolution Without Dancing Is Not Worth Having

    We are joining forces with Girl Gang Manchester and DJ The Taxidermist to bring you the official after party for SICK! Festival CPR - Beat One.
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  3. Rage Room

    Step into IN BED WITH MY BROTHER’s: Rage Room, a space that welcomes women, trans and non-binary people to get raged up. The world’s on fire and we all need a release. 

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