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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. Manchester Literature Festival presents An Evening with Asako Yuzuki

    Join us for an electrifying evening with Asako Yuzuki, bestselling author of global phenomenon Butter, as she returns to Manchester Literature Festival to discuss her gripping new novel Hooked. 
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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…

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  3. 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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