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Contact Theatre

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A magnificent example of landmark cultural architecture on Oxford Road, Contact Theatre stands as a premium creative landmark reflecting the artistic innovation and vibrant community pride of Greater Manchester. Originally constructed in 1972 and completely transformed through a recent multi-million-pound eco-friendly redevelopment project, this striking venue features an iconic, castle-like facade topped with unique eco-ventilation chimneys. The cutting-edge property seamlessly integrates its dramatic theatrical character with high-connectivity digital infrastructure and sustainable building design, placing it in the top tier of environmentally conscious public spaces. The venue delivers exceptional corporate and hospitality versatility, functioning beautifully for large interactive professional conferences, high-profile media production projects, collaborative stakeholder seminars, and elegant performance events. The exquisite interior styling pairs naturally ventilated, light-filled public areas and open creative spaces with state-of-the-art performance technology and comprehensive accessibility. Positioned right in the heart of the University of Manchester campus enterprise zone, the destination offers exceptional public transport accessibility, sitting a short walk from Oxford Road Station. By hosting flagship projects here, corporate organizers submerge business clients within an inspiring, ethically conscious creative ecosystem backed by professional production networks and versatile on-site catering setups.

10-290 guests

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The vibrant ground-floor events and cabaret environment offers an exceptionally flexible open-plan platform tailored for dynamic professional assemblies. Equipped with its own integrated presentation stage, wheelchair accessibility, and customizable lighting infrastructure, this fluid modern canvas functions beautifully for relaxed delegate product showcases, creative panels, or interactive corporate workshops hosting 70.

Space 1

Space 1

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The breathtaking flagship auditorium environment showcases a spectacular tiered theatrical footprint equipped with world-class production technology. Featuring wheelchair-accessible staging arrays, built-in hearing loops, professional theatrical lighting systems, and comprehensive sound reinforcement, this versatile main auditorium provides an inspiring, high-performance canvas that converts into an exceptional setup hosting 290.

Space 2

Space 2

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The highly adaptive and beautifully engineered secondary studio environment showcases a contemporary open layout outfitted with a professional semi-sprung floor layout. Designed with comprehensive acoustic insulation properties, independent data access connections, and media screening systems, this flexible workspace serves as an outstanding background for interactive training modules or seminars hosting 70.

Space 3

Space 3

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The sprawling and bright rehearsal room offers a pristine self-contained working floor flooded with exceptional natural light feeds. Featuring beautifully polished wooden flooring installations, independent ambient temperature adjustments, and flexible furniture configurations, this contemporary corporate canvas serves perfectly for focused advisory board panel meets or academic presentation sessions hosting 70.

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Space 4

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The striking and contemporary top-floor studio space showcases a unique layout characterized by a high vaulted ceiling framework and a large bay window installation. Benefiting from magnificent natural daylight and a highly creative atmosphere, this bright corporate canvas provides an excellent setting for high-profile collaborative breakout seminars hosting 40.

Media Lounge

Media Lounge

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The specialized and beautifully engineered audio production studio provides a cutting-edge creative sanctuary for modern corporate digital content creation. Featuring a fully acoustic-insulated voice control room, a standalone microphone live booth array, and premium recording equipment grids, this unique technical installation serves perfectly for high-end corporate podcast recordings hosting 10.

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Meeting Room

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The highly sophisticated and quietly positioned private meeting boardroom sanctuary provides a professional layout specifically engineered for high-level corporate interactions. Outfitted with integrated media displays, a central conference table, and high-speed three-hundred-and-sixty-degree video conferencing technology hubs, this private footprint guarantees absolute confidentiality and focus hosting 30.

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