Factory International

Factory International

Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic
9 – 19 October | Experience the raw, unfiltered power of Balkan folklore in a new immersive show from the world’s most famous performance artist
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1 – 31 October
Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with live music, poetry, comedy and discussion
People sitting and lying on the floor in Aviva Studios watching Hockney's iPad paintings during Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
16 December - 11 January
Lightroom at Aviva Studios
Explore three immersive experiences at Aviva Studios this winter: David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), VOGUE: Inventing the Runway and The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Performers in sheep costumes execute acrobatic stunts and aerial silk acts under dramatic pink lighting. In the center, three animated sheep from "Shaun the Sheep" balance in a tower, with the top one hula-hooping.
11 December - 4 January
Shaun The Sheep's Circus Show
A high-flying family adventure with un-BAA-lievable acrobats comes to Aviva Studios this winter

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. Tuesday 7 Oct
    10AM – 6PM
  2. Wednesday 8 Oct
    10AM – 5:30PM
  3. Thursday 9 Oct
    10AM – MIDNIGHT
    Please note we are closed to the general public from 5.30-7.30pm. Ticket holders for Balkan Erotic Epic may enter the Social from 6pm.
  4. Friday 10 Oct
    10AM – MIDNIGHT
    Please note we are closed to the general public from 5.30-7.30pm. Ticket holders for Balkan Erotic Epic may enter the Social from 6pm.
  5. Saturday 11 Oct
    10AM – 11PM
    Please note we are closed to the general public from 4.30-6.30pm. Ticket holders for Balkan Erotic Epic may enter the Social from 5pm.
  6. Sunday 12 Oct
    10AM – 10PM
    Please note we are closed to the general public from 3.30-5.30pm. Ticket holders for Balkan Erotic Epic may enter the Social from 4pm.
  7. Monday 13 Oct
    Closed

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Opportunities

  • Factory Academy

    Calling all future producers, technicians and arts professionals – explore our free training programmes today

  • Submit a project

    Propose a project for our Curatorial and Producing teams to review.

  • Jobs

    View our current job openings at Factory International on our recruitment pages.

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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