Factory International

Factory International

Figures in Extinction
Experience a moving and timely new work from choreographer Crystal Pite and director Simon McBurney – the culmination of their award-winning dance trilogy exploring the age of disconnection | 19 - 22 February
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What's On ↓
A group of five performers dancing on stage during CYCLES, dressed in loose-fitting, modern streetwear, against a dark background.
21 - 22 March
Cycles
The Olivier award-winning Boy Blue return to Manchester with a tenacious exploration of hip hop dance
A dancer performs on stage during WAKE, wearing gold shorts and a sheer black crop top, illuminated by colorful stage lights.
17 - 21 April
WAKE
This electrifying new show comes to Manchester with glitter, beats and banging tunes – this Irish WAKE is the ultimate celebration of life.
The cover of Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief – which is a collage of colourful text blocks stacked on top of each other. The text has been replaced by words from Hamlet.
27 April - 18 May 2025
Hamlet Hail to the Thief
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet haunted by Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief

Opening Hours

With a venue like ours, every night is different. Make sure to check our opening hours ahead of your visit to get the most up to date times.

  1. Thursday 20 Feb
    10AM – 11PM
  2. Friday 21 Feb
    10AM – 11PM
  3. Saturday 22 Feb
    10AM – 11PM
  4. Sunday 23 Feb
    10AM – 6PM
  5. Monday 24 Feb
    Closed
  6. Tuesday 25 Feb
    10AM – 6PM
  7. Wednesday 26 Feb
    10AM – 6PM

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Explore online

  • Factory Settings

    Switch on and step into Factory Settings and access a whole new dimension to Aviva Studios through inventive and playful virtual experiences.

  • Dream Space Podcast

    What does art have the power or potential to do, when we allow ourselves to dream? We explore this in our new podcast, hosted by Gemma Cairney.

  • Editor in Residence

    Factory+ commissions some of the most exciting voices in contemporary writing to explore a selection of themes.

  • In the Studio

    Watch our video series where artists and collectives show us the space where their ideas come to life.

  • Games

    Play games and experiences by some of the most exciting artists working in the digital field.

  • Factory Works

    A new audio artwork and accompanying film by Neville Gabie – created with Nabihah Iqbal, Mark Thomas and the Aviva Studios construction workers.

  • Talks

    Watch our selection of talks and discussions from artists from across the programme of Factory International and MIF.
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