Factory International

Factory International

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Legendary artist Laurie Anderson marks the end of the world with a momentous mix of music, cinematic imagery, songs and stories in this new live stage work | 12 - 24 November
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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 The text has been replaced by words from Hamlet.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
JUST ANNOUNCED | A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet haunted by Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief
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
JUST ANNOUNCED | An urgent dance trilogy in the age of disconnection from Complicité and Nederlands Dans Theater
Three people stood in the David Hockney exhibition at Lightroom. His swimming pool paintings are shown on the screens.
10 December 2024 - 25 January 2025
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
Let David Hockney take you on a personal journey through sixty years of his art in this vibrant immersive exhibition

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Hamlet Hail to the Thief

SPRING 2025 | A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet haunted by Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief

Figures in Extinction

SPRING 2025 | An urgent dance trilogy in the age of disconnection

Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic

AUTUMN 2025 | A daring large-scale performance work from Marina Abramović

Manchester International Festival 2025

SUMMER 2025 | Manchester International Festival returns to Aviva Studios and out across the city

SHERLOCK HOLMES

AUTUMN 2025 | A brand new Sherlock Holmes play premieres at Aviva Studios before West End and Broadway runs

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. Friday 4 Oct
    10AM – 11PM
  2. Saturday 5 Oct
    10AM – 6PM
  3. Sunday 6 Oct
    10AM – 6PM
  4. Monday 7 Oct
    Closed
  5. Tuesday 8 Oct
    10AM – 11PM
  6. Wednesday 9 Oct
    10AM – 11PM
  7. Thursday 10 Oct
    10AM – 11PM

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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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