Manipulate Festival: Opening Party

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Come and celebrate the opening of Manipulate Festival 2024 with dancing, puppets and drinks on 1st February!

About Manipulate Festival: Opening Party

Featuring exclusive pop-up performances, live music, sneak peeks of highlights from across the festival and the opportunity to mix and mingle with artists, audiences, supporters, enthusiasts and friends from across the sector. Hosted in Fruitmarket’s beautiful warehouse space, we’ll be kicking off the festival in style as the organisation begins a year of celebrations for our 40th anniversary.

Tickets are suggested donation only for those who are in a position to pay for them.

Age 18+

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