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Trompe l'Oeil The Musical

A hilarious circus and musical romp, combining queer theatre, cabaret, circus and illusion.

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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. Rekindling Nello James: The Final Gathering

    Join us for a special gathering celebrating the Rekindling Nello James project and the legacy of the Nello James Centre through film, exhibition and performance.
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  2. Music and Mental Health with Hypes

    Manchester-based grime artist, rapper and performer Hypes is one of the leading figures in the northern urban music scene, known for his complex lyrics addressing topics such as mental health, education and the legacy of the Windrush…

    Workshop

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  3. Bulletpoints

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    Join us for a vibrant evening of new writing! Hosted and curated by the award-winning Ricochet Theatre and featuring emerging writers, actors and directors from the across North West, it promises to be a wild and wonderful night of…
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