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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Coming to Contact NEXT WEEK! Next Wed 9th April we’ll be hosting Brews biggest comedy night yet! Headlined by queer Welsh comedian Morgan Rees. Grab a ticket, have a laugh, enjoy Detroit-style pizzas, plus the usual great drinks! 📅 9th April, 7:30pm 🎟 contactmcr.com/events/brew-...
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Exciting to have Blossoms and Harry from the traitors visit our creative men’s mental health group with week!
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Theatre Reviews North @trnorth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Long term member of Manchester's Contact Theatre, Jack Dale-Dowd, has become the theatre's new CEO @contactmcr.bsky.social www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/jack-da...
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Greater Manchester Law Centre @gmlawcentre.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Can't go that day? You can support in other ways - 1. Read and share the story about the case at Public Interest Law Centre's blog: pilc.org.uk/blog/the-peo... 2. Book a ticket for the Block the Block play at @contactmcr.bsky.social theatre at 3.30 and 7.30 on 25/03/25.
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Manchester City Council challenge in High Court •
PILC have been instructed by Block the Block Campaigners who want to stop profit hungry developers destroying their community. Thanks to Roger from Block the Block Campaign in Manchester for submittin...
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🎥February Rewind Feb events incl. @britishacademy.bsky.social lecture w/ Peter Sellers, the Mark George Memorial Lecture w/ @theguardian.com David Conn, IMLD events w/ @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social & Lang Diversity Collective, & research cafes at @contactmcr.bsky.social! 💬
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
🔵 DANCE NEXT MONTH… fluidly lyrical, effervescently acrobatic, or eccentrically innovative, let #Turn2025 transport you into a frenzy of #dance ℹ️ WATCH eight short dance-works @contactmcr.bsky.social on 4 April. turnmcr.org 🎟️ BOOK NOW via contactmcr.com/book/instance/358758 & #PayWhatYouDecide /1
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"TURN 2025 — a night of new dance at Contact on 4 April"Photo of dance artist Dais Leach, due to perform in Turn 2025 at ContactPhoto of dance artist JP Hon, due to perform in Turn 2025 at ContactPhoto of a dance artist from KUDERA + MPEARSONATOR, due to perform in Turn 2025 at Contact, by Noel Jones
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
🔵 NEW DANCE COMING SOON as our annual whirlwind of north west #dance returns to @contactmcr.bsky.social ℹ️ SEE EIGHT SHORT WORKS in #Turn2025 on Friday 4 April from 7pm… turnmcr.org 🎟️ PAY WHAT YOU DECIDE via contactmcr.com/book/instance/358758
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“Fluidly lyrical, effervescently acrobatic, or eccentrically innovative, let Turn 2025 transport you into a frenzy of dance…
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Dais Leach · Emmy Lahouel (Meraki Collective) · JP Hon · KUDERA + MPEARSONATER · Maelstrom Theatre · NéaSynergy · Rachel Yan Ting Li · UMAMI‑i!‑MOVEMENT
Participating artists subject to change.”
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circlesandstalls.bsky.social @circlesandstalls.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Great to see campaigning, socially engaged theatre-making at @contactmcr.bsky.social with BLOCK THE BLOCK. Nathaniel McBride's play asks challenging questions around what power citizens have, if any, as Manchester is remade around us - & the script-in-hand performance had real impact. More please!
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Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Welcome to Team Four-Day Week @contactmcr.bsky.social 😀
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Manchester's Contact Theatre moves to four-day-week model
Contact Theatre in Manchester has become the latest theatrical organisation to permanently adopt a four-day working week with no loss of pay
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
⚠️ WEEKLY WARNING Discover new #performance to watch across #Manchester & the north in our latest signpost to the bizarre, the beautiful, and the best upcoming shows and events… *NB* Kellie Colbert's show @contactmcr.bsky.social is now sold-out.
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warnmcr: dedicated...
Just as the days are getting longer, I'm dedicating most of my next week to a black box and Kellie Colbert's Dedicated To The One I Love, which I've just discovered is sold-out! Before that... ...
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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
🔵 APRIL DANCE — watch eight new #dance works in #Turn2025 at @contactmcr.bsky.social on 4 Apr, 7pm ℹ️ turnmcr.org 🔵 FEATURES — Dais Leach · Emmy Lahouel (Meraki Collective) · JP Hon · KUDERA + MPEARSONATER · Maelstrom Theatre · NéaSynergy · Rachel Yan Ting Li · UMAMI‑i!‑MOVEMENT (subject to change)
Photo of two dance artists from company UMAMI-i!-MOVEMENT, due to perform in Turn 2025 at Contact, by Joel Chester Fildes.
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
2 WEEKS: Methods for Urban Civic Participation and Partnerships 🏙️ Join us with UoM Urban Institute to explore the methods and approaches to urban partnership and civic participation in research 🗓️ 19 March ⏰ 12.30pm 📍 @ContactMcr 🎟️ FREE: ow.ly/UY1p50UVE0O @heritagemcr.bsky.social
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Curious Minds @curiousminds.org.uk · 06/03/2025
It's a wonderful day at @contactmcr.bsky.social running our Curiosity Outside the Classroom training with teachers and school staff. The training focuses on how education settings can run engaging trips and visits that benefit their children and young people. #NCulturalEd #Teachers #training
A group of people with a woman prominently featured smiling whilst holding some pieces of paper. A smiling man sat down with peices of paper in front of him. Other people are talking.A man with a colourful piece of paper in their hands. In a room with people stood around and paper on the tables.A woman stood declaring something to a room and looking animated in front of a large yellow wall.
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📢 Announcement! Contact adopts a permanent four-day-week. Read more here: contactmcr.com/news/contact...
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Contact Adopts a Four-Day Week | Contact, Manchester
After a successful year-long trial, Contact is proud to announce that we are permanently adopting a four-day working week on a 100:80:100 model, 100% pay f
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
We're excited to present our newly commissioned show alongside @warnmcr.bsky.social... Kellie Colbert: Dedicated To The One I Love is based on Kellie’s experience & explores anxiety, love, deception, & survival. 📅 Thu 13 March, 7:30pm 📍 Contact 🎟️ #PayWhatYouFeel → contactmcr.com/events/kelli...
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Kellie Colbert: Dedicated To The One I Love | Contact, Manchester
And tell all the stars above. This is dedicated to the one I love. An exploration of anxiety, love, deception, and survival. (Love can never be exactly l
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Lucy McGlennon (she/her) @lucymcglennon.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Gearing up for our 2nd Anti-Racism CLPL as part of our Teacher Development Funded project. We’ve been working with @contactmcr.bsky.social on this and it’s been super valuable already. Today we’ve got teachers joining from all over the North West of the Highlands. #EveryoneIsAnArtist
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
SPRING SEASON wordofwarning.org/current/2025 #KellieColbert: her exposing and relatable #performance explores anxiety, love, deception, & survival at Contact on 13 MARCH #Turn2025: a whirlwind night of new NW #dance takes over Contact on 4 APRIL 🎟️ are #PayWhatYouDecide via @contactmcr.bsky.social
Photo of Kellie Colbert, a white woman with long dark hair wearing a red dress, stood on a stage in a black-box studio with her eyes closed & mouth wide open as she shouts, holding up two placards with black text on white card that read: "DEPRESSION NEVER SLEEPS" and "NAUGHTY LITTLE INDIVIDUALITY".Photo of dance artist Lizzy Owen performing in Turn 2023 at Contact.
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circlesandstalls.bsky.social @circlesandstalls.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Strong women, working class bingo, dormant desires, Rachael Gooch's uninhibited singing, & who would have thought bubbles would bring such pure joy to a roomful of adults! No shortage of creativity & connections at @warnmcr.bsky.social's first SOCIAL EXPERIMENT at @contactmcr.bsky.social last night.
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
MANY THANKS to all who gathered at Thursday's inaugural #SocialExperiment — and to artists Chloe & Josh, Harley, J., Rachael, @parisbubbles.bsky.social — and to our partner @contactmcr.bsky.social 🧬 APPLY — if you'd like to test out an idea at a future event pls go to socialexperiment.posthaven.com
Social Experiment logo: an image of blue DNA, overlaid with white text "Social Experiment"
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
ONE WEEK: Join us for Int'l Mother Language Day with @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social! A series of fun free events at @contactmcr.bsky.social, incl multilingual readings & discussion & at MCR Museum w/ UoM LDC for a talk on accentism & language trail Book: ow.ly/2wnz50UGVnF #MCRIMLD25
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
NEXT MONTH WATCH #KellieColbert' exploration of anxiety, love, deception, & survival (Love can never be exactly like we want it to be) wordofwarning.org/current/2025/colbert #DedicatedToTheOneILove is a Pay What You Decide show @contactmcr.bsky.social 13 March 🎟️ contactmcr.com/book/instance/358558
Photo of Kellie Colbert, a white woman with long dark hair wearing a red dress, stood on a stage in a black-box studio with her eyes closed & mouth wide open as she shouts, holding up two placards with black text on white card that read: "DEPRESSION NEVER SLEEPS" and "NAUGHTY LITTLE INDIVIDUALITY".
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
INTERESTED in #LiveArt & #contemporaryperformance? JOIN US TOMORROW for #SocialExperiment — a free, informal evening gathering, 6pm-9pm @contactmcr.bsky.social
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Getting ready for our first sell-out #QueerContact comedy night with Brew.mcr!
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
🧬 THURSDAY's #SocialExperiment is the first in a series of free, informal gatherings @contactmcr.bsky.social for #LiveArt #contemporaryperformance 🧬 6 FEB ARTISTS, 6-9pm Harley Keasey, J. Edgar Staubsauger, Rachael Gooch, @parisbubbles.bsky.social, Malandra Jacks wordofwarning.org/socialexperiment
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Steven Lindsay @stevenlindsay.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Great news
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Jack Dale-Dowd @jackdaledowd.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Some exciting news!
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
🧬 THURSDAY's #SocialExperiment is a new gathering for #LiveArt & contemporary performance at @contactmcr.bsky.social 🧬 A free, informal evening with artists Harley Keasey J. Edgar Staubsauger Rachael Gooch @parisbubbles.bsky.social + special guests Malandra Jacks wordofwarning.org/socialexperiment
Social Experiment logo: an image of blue DNA, overlaid with "Social Experiment" in white text.
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Congratulations to Jack Dale-Dowd for his appointment as CEO of our partner @contactmcr.bsky.social 🙌 We are delighted about this announcement and are looking forward to working with him and his team.
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Odd Arts @oddartsuk.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
🎉 Congratulations to Jack Dale-Dowd on his appointment as permanent CEO of Contact! We’re thrilled for you and excited to continue collaborating. Wishing you all the best as you lead Contact into this exciting new chapter! 🙌
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Today we announce the appointment of Jack Dale-Dowd as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Contact. Read the full statement here: contactmcr.com/news/a-new-c...
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A New CEO for Contact | Contact, Manchester
Today we announce the appointment of Jack Dale-Dowd as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Contact, following a thorough recruitment process in Autumn
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Caridad Svich @csvich.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
We’re very proud to be the first theatre in England to install Auracast, a groundbreaking Bluetooth technology that will transform accessibility for our audiences! Find out more here... contactmcr.com/news/contact...
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Contact Becomes the First Theatre in England to Introduce Auracast | Contact, Manchester
Contact Becomes the First Theatre in England to Introduce Auracast, a Groundbreaking Accessibility Innovation. At Contact, our commitment to inclusion and
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
🔵 FINAL CALL for #NorthWest dance artists — #Turn2025 will platform NW dancers and #dance makers at @contactmcr.bsky.social on Friday 4 April. 🔵 DEADLINE this Friday 31 January, 5pm — APPLY via turnmcr.posthaven.com
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Creative Manchester @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
We’re happy to be part of @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social series of fun free events for Int'l Mother Language Day! Join us at @contactmcr.bsky.social for multilingual readings & discussion & at Manchester Museum w/ UoM LDC for a talk on accentism & language trail Book: ow.ly/2wnz50UGVnF #MCRIMLD25
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
🏳️‍🌈 After a year off #QueerContact is back with a focus on community & connections. contactmcr.com/whats-on Big Gay Pub Quiz Takeover 4Feb - 8.00pm brew. haha: Queer AF Comedy Night 5Feb - 7.00pm Queer Contact: Connections 8Feb – 2.30-5.00pm So La Selects Live: Queer as Cupid Cabaret 8Feb - 7.00pm
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
❤️ Looking to create unforgettable memories this Valentine’s? Treat yourself & your loved one to an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience right on our main stage! ✨ 7 courses. Candlelight. Fine dining. Theatre magic. ✨ Just £59 per person. Limited places. Book here: www.brew.contact/valentines
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Jackie meant a lot of things to a lot of people: award-winning playwright, performer, poet, activist, friend and Magical Animal... but what Jackie loved was a lively, messy poetry night. So, join us for a celebration of Jackie Hagan: the original Magical Animal. contactmcr.com/events/magic...
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
For #QueerContact and to celebrate #LGBThistoryMonth we are hosting a special time banking event to celebrate and connect members of the LGBTQ+ community on 8th February. The event is free, drop in between 2.30pm and 5.30pm at Contact on Oxford Road. More info: www.instagram.com/p/DFNbJi1o8VS/
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
📢 CALLING GREATER MANCHESTER ARTISTS 🧬 #SocialExperiment is a new gathering at @contactmcr.bsky.social for anyone interested in #LiveArt and contemporary #performance to meet, chat, and try ideas out… 🧬 FINAL CALL TO APPLY FOR FIRST EDITION on Thu 6 Feb >>> wordofwarning.org/socialexperiment
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Libby from Biscuit @thisisbiscuit.org.uk · 24/01/2025
Anyone in Manchester? I just found out about this and unfortunately can't afford to attend myself, but @contactmcr.bsky.social is doing a tribute to Jackie Hagan, an absolute superstar poet and writer who sadly died in 2024 and who performed at several bi+ community events
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Magical Animals: A Tribute to Jackie Hagan | Contact, Manchester
Jackie meant a lot of things to a lot of people: award-winning playwright, performer, poet, activist, friend and Magical Animal... but what Jackie loved ev
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
We were excited to see our Space 1 theatre feature in every episode of series 14 of Something Special on @bbc! If you'd like to hire one of our spaces, from meeting rooms to a 300 seat theatre, get in touch with our hires team today. 👇 contactmcr.com/hire-us
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Join our team as the new Sales and Audiences Manager! Deadline: 27Jan 💷 £27,892 📍 Hybrid & Manchester ⏰ Full Time (100:80:100 / 4 day week) Find out more... contacttheatre.teamtailor.com #ManchesterJobs #ArtsJobs #contactmcr #JoinOurTeam #theatrejob #theatrejobsmanchester
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MADE @mademcr.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
✍🏻 BLOG POST UP ✍🏻 Thanks to GMCA, we got #digitalarts equipment for the #creativeinfluencers to make animations. They've kicked things off with storyboarding and research sessions at @rxtheatre.bsky.social, @contactmcr.bsky.social & @42ndstreet.bsky.social. Read more on our blog! t.co/ljZypNk1Zg
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Theatres Trust @theatrestrust.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
🎭 In October 2024 we enjoyed a day of discussions with colleagues from across the sector at our conference Making Theatres Thrive at The Lowry. We also worked with Manchester theatres including @contactmcr.bsky.social to provide behind-the-scenes tours the day after the conference
October 2024: Speakers on stage for the Capital Lightning Round at our conference.
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Creative North West @creativenorthwest.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Contact are looking for a Sales and Audiences Manager! Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026 with potential to extend Deadline: Monday 27th January 2025 contacttheatre.teamtailor.com/jobs/5409423... @contactmcr.bsky.social #ArtsJobs #ManchesterJobs #TheatreJobs
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Rosie Sergent @rosiesergent.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Tech rehearsal in progress for This Town ✨ @contactmcr.bsky.social
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
WE'RE HIRING! Producer for The Agency Programme Join us in empowering young people to create social change through creativity! 💷 £100-£175 🗓️ Deadline 20 Dec Passionate about youth, arts & community impact? Apply 👉https://contacttheatre.teamtailor.com/jobs/5276624-the-agency-producer-2025
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Word of Warning (hÅb) @warnmcr.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
🔵 OPEN CALL FOR NEW NW DANCE — #Turn2025 will platform North West dancers & #dance makers next April at Contact #Manchester 🔵 TurnMcr.org 🔵 PARTNERS: hÅb/ @warnmcr.bsky.social, @contactmcr.bsky.social, Company Chameleon, Dance Consortia NW, Project Auske, @artscouncilengland.bsky.social supported.
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Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Welcome to Contact! 🎭Manchester Arts Centre 🎟️Theatre•Art•Music•Events 🥂Food•Drink•Co-working•Hires 👉DMs not monitored 24/7, email boxoffice@contactmcr.com
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