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Queer Contact 2013

Queer Contact 2013

QUEER CONTACT 2013

Mon 4  to Sat 9 Feb 2013
Various times and prices

A week-long celebration of the best in LGBT art and culture

Next February, Contact, Manchester’s leading arts organisation for young people, celebrates LGBT History month with a week of theatre, cabaret, comedy, dance, spoken word and music.
Over six days audiences can enjoy comedy from Paul Sinha and Tom Allen; spoken word from Dean Atta; a unique Vogue exhibition battle between The House of Ninja (live from New York) and The House of Suarez (on stage in Manchester); internationally renowned drag fabulist Lypsinka; and a special live band concert from cabaret artists Bourgeois & Maurice - plus much more.

Female artists feature throughout the festival week and include comedians Debra-Jane Appleby and Heena Patel; poets Anna Freeman and Jasmine Cooray; new work-in-progress theatre from Debs Gatenby, Cheryl Martin and Sarah Evans (Art With Heart); and a photographic celebration of UK lesbian & bisexual women from Rachel Adams.

Supporting this year’s performance programme will be three exhibitions: The Modern Lesbian, Tranchester and Blank Media Collective; as well as a number of workshop and open mic opportunities for new and emerging artists to get a taste of performing alongside more established acts.

Barry Priest, Queer Contact Producer says:
“We’re extremely excited to once again welcome the best in local, national and international LGBT talent to Manchester, for a truly diverse festival line-up that is sure to delight and challenge our audiences!
“Queer Contact continues to grow from strength to strength each year, and with more events than ever - theatre, cabaret, comedy, dance, spoken word, music, exhibitions and workshops – at some of the lowest prices in town, we do hope you can join us for an amazing festival week!”

For the full list of programmed events..Click here.

Published: 22-Nov-2012: (1629)

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