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-...

Exciting to have Blossoms and Harry from the traitors visit our creative men’s mental health group with week!

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...

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.

🎥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! 💬

🔵 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

🔵 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

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!

Welcome to Team Four-Day Week @contactmcr.bsky.social 😀

⚠️ 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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🔵 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)

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

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

📢 Announcement! Contact adopts a permanent four-day-week. Read more here: contactmcr.com/news/contact...

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

INTERESTED in #LiveArt & #contemporaryperformance? JOIN US TOMORROW for #SocialExperiment — a free, informal evening gathering, 6pm-9pm @contactmcr.bsky.social

Getting ready for our first sell-out #QueerContact comedy night with Brew.mcr!

🧬 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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🧬 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

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.

🎉 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! 🙌

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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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...

🔵 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

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

🏳️‍🌈 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

❤️ 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

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...

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/

📢 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

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

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

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

✍🏻 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

🎭 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

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

Tech rehearsal in progress for This Town ✨ @contactmcr.bsky.social

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

🔵 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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