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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.

COMING UP

  1. Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

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    We're thrilled to be welcoming The Big Tiny back to Contact's castle for another year of Pantomime fun following their hilarious (and critically acclaimed) 2025 show Rumpelstiltskin. Get ready for even more magic, mirth and mischief, as we…

    Contact Presents

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  2. Spiral Creative Theatre Workshop

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    We are Spiral, a free theatre collective for adults with a passion for the creative arts.Spiral is a space to develop, play and reconnect with your creativity through drama, visual art, and movement. Here’s what our first year looked like!

    Workshop

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  3. 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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