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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. Sofie Hagen: I Think Some Of This Is My Fault

    Sofie won Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015 and she thinks you all stopped talking about it too soon. Remember TV? Yeah, she did that too. You may know her from that, but it's more likely you know her from the internet, where…
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  2. See My World Film Festival

    A day dedicated to Pan-African and Global Majority films from the North of England at the first ever SEE MY WORLD FILM FESTIVAL.

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  3. Hip-Hop Magic - Face Theatre

    Join us for the second edition of Hip Hop Magic, an electrifying evening celebrating hip hop and theatre through movement, music, and storytelling. Face Theatre ‘Hip Hop Magic Live on Stage’ showcases community, youth, and professional…
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  4. Festive Wreathmaking Workshop

    Spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon making your very own festive wreath. Full tuition will be provided before you get stuck in making and decorating your seasonal foliage filled wreath. Decorate it to your taste choosing from a selection of…

    Workshop

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