Factory International News

WOW Girls Festival to Conclude UK Tour at Buckingham Palace

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 18, 2024

WOW Girls Festival concludes its UK tour with a special event at Buckingham Palace featuring Her Majesty The Queen.

2024 Under The Radar Festival Unveils Additional Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 19, 2023

The 2024 Under the Radar Festival announces additional programming to complement its lineup of productions.

Manchester Based Theatre NPO ThickSkin Appoints Six New Trustees

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 22, 2023

ThickSkin, a Manchester-based theatre NPO, has appointed six new trustees.

Under the Radar Festival 2024 Unveils Additional Programming - Tickets on Sale Now

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 1, 2023

Find out about the newly announced shows and programming for Under the Radar Festival 2024.

Review: FREE YOUR MIND, Aviva Studios

by Franco Milazzo — October 20, 2023

Few venue openings have been as much-anticipated as that of Aviva Studios.

Manchester's Aviva Studios Officially Opens

by Aliya Al-Hassan — October 18, 2023

Manchester’s landmark new cultural venue, Aviva Studios, the permanent home of Factory International, officially opens today (18 October 2023) with the world premiere of Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance based on The Matrix.

Under the Radar Festival to Return in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 12, 2023

The Under the Radar festival, previously on hiatus, is making a highly anticipated return in January.

New Girls Festival Launches in Honour of International Day of the Girl

by Stephi Wild — September 28, 2023

The WOW Foundation has launched a brand new festival for girls.

Interview: 'It Feels Like a Reckoning': Mei Mac of UNTITLED FCK MSS S**GON PLAY on Southeast Asian Representation and Reclamation

by Kat Mokrynski — October 3, 2023

Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Mei Mac, who stars as Kim in untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play at the Young Vic.

Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and More Nominated For 2023 UK Theatre Awards

by Stephi Wild — September 14, 2023

The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced.

Jacob's Pillow Reveals Artists and Schedule of Events For 10 Pillow Lab Residencies

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 22, 2023

Get the latest updates on Jacob's Pillow Lab Residencies, including the artists involved and the schedule of events.

World-leading Artists Recreate The Matrix For The Opening Of Aviva Studios in Manchester

by Stephi Wild — August 15, 2023

Factory International presents Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance based on The Matrix films and created especially for the official opening of Aviva Studios, Manchester's landmark new cultural venue.

Southbank Centre Reveals New Commissions and Premieres

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2023

The Southbank Centre has announced its Autumn/Winter 2023/24 Performance and Dance season, featuring new commissions and premieres from adventurous and influential artists and up-and-coming names from around the world.

The Lowry, Salford, Reveals New Appointments To The Board Of Trustees

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2023

The Lowry, Salford has announced the appointment of nine new Trustees to its board.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THEY at Manchester International Festival

by Stephi Wild — June 27, 2023

Factory International has released rehearsal images for the world premiere of They, a new adaptation of Kay Dick’s rediscovered masterpiece adapted by Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight.

Manchester Camerata Will Perform Three World Premieres This Summer

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2023

Manchester Camerata continues to be at the forefront of the UK’s contemporary classical music scene with three world premiere performances this summer.

Full Cast Revealed For the World Premiere Of 'untitled fck mss s**gon play'

by Stephi Wild — May 9, 2023

The full cast for Kimber Lee's untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play directed by Royal Exchange Joint Artistic Director Roy Alexander Weise has been announced by Royal Exchange Theatre, Factory International on behalf of Manchester International Festival, Young Vic Theatre and Headlong.