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Works Ahead 2026

Our annual sample of new performance returns with new works-in-development from n:u (melissandre varin) in May and Nathan Birkinshaw in June; Lisa Ford is also developing an idea for future presentation…

Thu 11 Jun19:00Contact Theatre

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Social Experiment

Social Experiment is a gathering at Contact for anyone interested in Live Art and contemporary performance to meet, chat, and try ideas out…A free and informal, semi-regular evening event with the next on Thursday 11th June from 6pm to 9pm — followed by 19 November 2026.

Thu 11 Jun19:00Contact Theatre

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Festivals & Events

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.

Fri 12 Jun20:00Contact Theatre

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Diabolico

We are excited to welcome Laura Lootens to the stage this summer, emerging as one of the most exciting voices of the classical guitar.

Thu 18 Jun20:30Contact Theatre

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The 5th Chapter

The 5th Chapter marks a powerful milestone for 0161 Studios: Five years of relentless creativity, growth, and impact. This hip hop dance theatre showcase brings together the very best talent from across the UK, uniting professionals and…

Sat 19 Sept20:30Contact Theatre

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Kim Blythe: Puzzle

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle. And listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly.CLUES - Single Item (1) Foolish Bird…

Thu 22 Oct20:30Contact Theatre

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Las Vegas in Manchester

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…

Mon 9 Nov20:00Contact Theatre

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Social Experiment

Social Experiment is a gathering at Contact for anyone interested in Live Art and contemporary performance to meet, chat, and try ideas out…A free and informal, semi-regular evening event with the next on Thursday 11th June from 6pm to 9pm — followed by 19 November 2026.

Thu 19 Nov18:00Contact Theatre

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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…

Thu 29 Apr20:30Contact Theatre

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