Factory International

Factory International

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
Step into the world of the legendary artist David Hockney in this bold and bright immersive exhibition
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What's On ↓
Winter Factory
Winter Factory
Celebrate the whole season with Winter Factory – our festive programme at Aviva Studios
A group of dancers stood in a line with their arms extended forward, moving in blurred motion. The lighting is dim, casting dramatic shadows.
19 - 22 February 2025
Figures in Extinction
The culmination of an award-winning dance trilogy exploring the age of disconnection
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 The text has been replaced by words from Hamlet.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. Monday 23 Dec
    10:45AM – 10PM
  2. Tuesday 24 Dec
    9:45AM – 6:30PM
  3. Wednesday 25 Dec
    Closed
  4. Thursday 26 Dec
    10:45AM – 6:30PM
  5. Friday 27 Dec
    9:45AM – 10PM
  6. Saturday 28 Dec
    9:45AM – 10PM
  7. Sunday 29 Dec
    9:45AM – 10PM

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Tickets

Give the art lover in your life a gift to remember, with tickets to David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).

Gift Vouchers

Give someone special a Gift Voucher so they can enjoy an unforgettable show or event.

Gift Membership

Give someone special the gift of a Factory International Membership with a whole year of benefits.

Shop

Pop in to Aviva Studios and explore the indie makers in our gift shop

Name A Seat

Honour a loved one, remember a special moment, or take up space all for yourself.

Donate

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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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