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Want To Hire Contact?

Thursday 2 September

Did you know that the spaces within Contact are available for hire? Spaces range from a 300-seat theatre to a state of the art intimate media lounge, and can host a range of events including conferences, product launches, wine receptions, and business meetings. The building benefits from high-speed broadband internet and in-house catering facilities, and our team’s combined experience of successfully planning and managing events with flair and professionalism means that you know you’re in safe hands. We offer delegate packages which incorporate all you’ll need to run a successful event with minimum hassle, or our events team can work to create a unique bespoke package to suit your individual needs. For more information, please contact Fergus Evans, Creative Sales Manager, on 0161 274 0628 or fergusevans@contact-theatre.org. ************************************************************* ************************************************************* Space 1 Space 1 is our dramatic proscenium-style theatre with a variable capacity of 232 to 334 (the standard capacity is 290 seated). It has fixed red velveteen seating and is fully equipped with a variety of lighting, sound, and A/V equipment. It is particularly well-suited for conferences and large lectures. Please note that as seating is fixed there is little capacity to change the layout of the room. ************************************************************* Space 2 Space 2 is our dynamic black-box style theatre with a variable capacity of up to 100 standing (standard end-on seated capacity is 70). It is and is fully equipped with a variety of lighting, sound, and A/V equipment, and is particularly well for small lectures, large meetings and workshops. *********************************************************** Space 3 Space 3 is our purpose-built bright and airy rehearsal room. It has polished wooden floors and a large window.  It is particularly well for small lectures, large meetings and workshops. *************************************************************** Meeting Room Our meeting room is a neat and professional and can comfortable sit 8 around a large round wooden table. The room also benefits from a large flatscreen wall-mounted monitor, a PC with wireless keyboard, a webcam, and high speed broadband. It is particularly well-suited for small business meetings, interviews, and video conferencing. ************************************************************* Media Lounge Our Media Lounge is a state-of-the-art digital editing suite and recording studio. The Media Lounge features four Mac computers, a large flatscreen wall-mounted monitor and a soundproofed booth suitable for recording. The Media Lounge is particularly well-suited to IT and media related workshops and media production. ************************************************************* Contact Lounge Contact Lounge is our stylish in-house bar and restaurant. It serves fair-trade teas and coffees, delicious seasonal food, and a variety of beers, spirits and wines. The Lounge can comfortable accommodate around 80 patrons. It also benefits from a sunny beer garden with additional seating for about 25 more people. The Lounge is particularly well-suited for networking events and celebrations. ...

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Support the work of Contact

Friday 13 August

WE ARE A CHARITY Contact is a registered charity, number 501953. Our work with young people is at the heart of everything that we do,and is internationally acclaimed. We support and develop young people through creative activity; increasing...

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Support The Arts

Friday 30 July

Baba Israel, Artistic Director of Contact, introduces the views of several young people who will potentially be affected by the proposed cuts to arts funding.

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Contact Video Blog 15/07/2010

Thursday 15 July

Contact's Artistic Director, Baba Israel, previews Contacting the World 2010, Contact's pioneering theatre festival for young people. This year's week long celebration of young theatre makers features companies from Denmark, India, Indonesia, Iran,...

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Contact Video Blog 01/07/2010

Thursday 1 July

Contact's Artistic Director, Baba Israel, previews the upcoming weekend with Doin' Moon starring Akiel Chinelo and Anwen Lewis; Eat Your Heart Out fresh from Glastonbury; and Community at Contact, while the musical takeover of Band on the Wall begins as...

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Contact Video Blog 23/06/2010

Wednesday 23 June

It's a busy week ahead as Contact's ArtisticDirector, Baba Israel, gives you the lowdown on Insanity Isn't with RudiGoblen and Young Identity who come to townthis Thursday night! There's also info on The Lost Lizard from Manchester's Contactingthe World...

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Contact Video Blog 27/05/2010

Thursday 27 May

Contact's Artistic Director, Baba Israel, discusses Outspoken with Dominic Berry, Gerry Potter and more; Desert Boy and UNSUNGfest.

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Contact Video Blog 13/05/2010

Thursday 13 May

Contact's Artistic Director, Baba Israel, gives you the lowdown on all things FutureEverything including GloNet, Moldover, PlayEverything and A Day On The Tiles. Plus a sneek peak at what to expect from Mouth Music.

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Contact Video Blog 10/03/2010

Wednesday 10 March

Contact's Artistic Director, Baba Israel, gives you the lowdown on 20 Stories High's Ghost Boy including interviews with the cast and feeback from audiences.

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Contact's Artistic Director Interviewed In Hotline

Wednesday 17 February

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NEW FOR 2010 - EARLY BIRD BOOKING!

Thursday 24 December

It's a brand new decade and if you're feeling the pinch don't worry because we've got some great ways to help you see fantastic shows for a lot less! We’ve always had some of the lowest ticket prices in town and as well as our normal...

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Contact Video Blog 25/11/2009

Wednesday 25 November

Catch up with the latest news from our Artistic Director, Baba Israel in our latest Video Blog. This edition features: Poetic Pilgrimage On location at Riksteatern in Sweden #follow_me 20 Stories High present Blackberry Trout Face

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Contact Video Blog 17/11/2009

Tuesday 17 November

Baba Israel continues his weekly look at what is coming up at Contact and gives you the lowdown. Check it out!

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Contact Video Blog 4/11/2009

Wednesday 4 November

Contact’s Artistic Director, Baba Israel continues his weekly round-up of what’s coming up at Contact and gives you the lowdown. Take a look!

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Contact Video Blog 27/10/2009

Tuesday 27 October

Baba Israel gives a sneak peek at what to expect from the coming week.  Take a look!

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Find us and join the conversation...

Thursday 15 October

It is now even easier to get connected with Contact. Find us on: ...

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Contact Announces New Artistic Director

Tuesday 17 March

Born and currently living in New York, Baba Israel is a director, producer, poet, emcee, theatre and hip hop artist. He has toured across the US, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia, performing with artists such as Outkast, The Roots, Rahzel, Ron...

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Get Your FREE Tickets here!

Monday 16 February

Contact will be giving away FREE tickets to young people under 26 until February 2011 as part of the Free Ticket Initiative. Contact has been successful in our application to Arts Council England's A Night Less Ordinary free tickets initiative....

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