Factory International

Become a Patron or Pioneer

By becoming a patron or pioneer, you’ll gain a closer relationship with Factory International and provide vital philanthropic support.

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Become a Pioneer

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    Pioneers will have a chance to get closer to the work and enjoy a range of benefits, including:

    Priority access to tickets, including for certain sold-out performances**

    Allocation of Factory International tickets up to the value of £200

    Invites to Factory International first nights and special events

    Personal contact with the Philanthropy Team

    See your name listed as a Pioneer on our website

    Be the first to hear about Factory International productions, news and events


    How do I become a Pioneer?

    You can become a Pioneer for £1,500* annually or £125 monthly.

    Please contact supportus@factoryinternational.org to find out more.

Become a Patron

Our Patrons have a personal relationship with Factory International and help take our programme to another level. Benefits include:

Priority access to tickets, including for certain sold-out performances**

Tickets for Factory International Commissions up to a value of £500

Two invitations to the Patron’s dinner

Invites to Factory International first nights and special events

Insight from our Artistic Director, artists and staff to help you make the most of your booking

Personal contact with the Philanthropy Team

Your gift will be acknowledged on our website and board within Aviva Studios

How do I become a Factory International Patron?

You can become a Patron for £5,000* annually or £1,250 quarterly.

Please contact supportus@factoryinternational.org to find out more.

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JOIN FACTORY INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

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By joining the Factory International Director’s Circle, you will have the opportunity to enjoy our productions both in Manchester and abroad. Benefits include:

Personal concierge booking service on all Factory International ticketed events throughout the year**

Tickets for Factory International commissions up to a value of £500

Two invitations to the Patron’s Dinner

Be a part of the MIF international delegation, joining our Artistic and Creative Directors, and International Team at our productions around the world

Invitations to Factory International first nights and special events

Insight from our Artistic team to help you make the most of your visits

Opportunities to attend behind the scenes activity

Personal contact with the Philanthropy Team

Your gift will be acknowledged on our website and board within Aviva Studios

How do I join the Factory International Director's Circle?

You can join for £10,000* annually or £2,500 quarterly
Please contact supportus@factoryinternational.org to find out more.

Good to know

**Access to tickets is subject to availability

*For Gift Aid and VAT purposes, your contribution will be split as follows:

£1,500 – Pioneer: Benefit £275 and suggested donation £1,225

£5,000 – Patron: Benefit £700 and suggested donation £4,300

£10,000 – Factory International Director’s Circle: Benefit £950 and Donation £9,050

Please note the benefits can be purchased separately and any amounts given over and above the benefits value are given freely as donations and are eligible for Gift Aid.

If you would like to speak to us about other ways you can get involved with supporting Factory International, please be in touch at supportus@factoryinternational.org

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