Not long now until The Bell Curves!

The protagonist, Nana, a budding biologist, wants to use her research to secure her future with her partner, Henri, but at what cost?

18-20 April
Book Now: bit.ly/3PXWRjU

From 17-20 April So La Flair and MissMatch present Is This Thing On? ❤️

What's better, sad songs or sh*tty poetry? Meet flatmates Mary and Liz, one a musician and the other a poet, as they battle over integrity, ownership and the spotlight🎤
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THIS IS YOUR REMINDER: Is This Thing On? opens a week today at @contactmcr 📣

Here’s a taster of our rehearsals this week. Captured by @hi_dawgg on insta!

The tour is supported by National Lottery public funding via @aceagrams & supported by Mab Gwalia 🌟

MissMatch ❤️

We had the best session with Nikki ! Thank you so much ❤️
GET YA TICKETS 🔥🔥🔥
First up Contact Theatre 17th-20th April

Our event Mind, Body and Soul at Contact Theatre was a hit! Check out what the people who attended had to say about their experience.

.Dr Jenna C. Ashton, Creative Manchester refresh theme lead, welcomes a full house Contact, for today’s Research Café: Plants in Civic Futures 🌿

Today we will hear presentations from: Dr Anke Bernau and Dr Ingrid Hanson followed by a discussion on plant lives & plant thinking

This Sunday 14th April Contact host a huge celebration of Hip-Hop including live performances, DJ workshops, street art, dance workshops, panel discussions, and hip-hop art workshops.

Grab your tickets here! contactmcr.com/events/hip-hop…

Boys & Love sessions 🫶🏾

For *Boys/Men of colour aged 16-25 in GMcr

11th April/9th May/13th June at Contact

exploring self-love, solidarity, masculinity, feminism, love of community & beyond!

sign up:
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*inc. cis boys, trans boys & non-binary ppl

Huge thanks to Nikki & Aiyisha from Contact for hosting an impactful anti-racism session with our board & staff recently. It ignited important discussions among our team & we have lots to reflect on before our follow-up session next month #AntiRacism

HEDDA OPENS TONIGHT
Contact

Just back from a 'wonderful' honeymoon Hedda and Tesman are settling into their beautiful new home.

But Hedda is bored and when Hedda is bored, Hedda is dangerous and within 36 hours her entire life will unravel...

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We’re excited to be teaming up with SICK! Festival for such a great line up of events for the 2024 festival!

Get your tickets here contactmcr.com/book-now

On April 14th Contact host a huge celebration of Hip-Hop including live performances, DJ workshops, street art, dance workshops, panel discussions, and hip-hop art workshops.

Grab your tickets here! contactmcr.com/events/hip-hop…

April 2-6 Contact

6 Days until Hedda arrives in Manchester...

“The question is, will George Tesman ever come down to earth again?”

George (David Hubball)

#Hedda

Book: tinyurl.com/5af5aswn

April brings us an exciting line-up of gigs, concerts, live literature, theatre, festivals and new exhibitions. We've rounded up some of the best things to do.

Find out what's on and start making plans 👇

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This new play by Keisha Thompson looks at DNA, Gene-editing, CRISPR and race, 18-20 April Contact
contactmcr.com/events/the-bel…

Friends! Ticket link now live for 🧬 'DNA' show Contact 17 April contactmcr.com/events/bright-…

Get ready to be swept off your feet into a whirlwind of laughter...

Bailey J Mills makes a triumphant return to the stage with their highly-anticipated touring show, “Bailey J Mills: Unfiltered and Scummy!”

📅18-19 April

🔗Book now: bit.ly/3T5KR0z

Get ready to be swept off your feet into a whirlwind of laughter...

Bailey J Mills makes a triumphant return to the stage with their highly-anticipated touring show, “Bailey J Mills: Unfiltered and Scummy!”

📅18-19 April

🔗Book now: bit.ly/3T5KR0z

Who will be joining us at Contact in 2 days?

Hear about and discuss ways to create healthy and sustainable working environments, whether in live music, workshop settings, or simply for yourself as an artist

This Wednesday 20 March, 1-3pm 🔗 brightersound.com/get-involved/o…

On a rainy day, we are comfortably sheltered in Contact for our second in-person day of our Leading The Arts In Your School course.

Our eager teachers have been learning about partnerships, advocacy and how to be a better communicator. #LTA