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Factory International Membership

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor

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Factory International Membership

Aviva Studios, Manchester
18 January 2024-31 December 2025

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

From £45.00
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Image courtesy of Jody Hartley (2023)
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If you’ve made a promise to experience more arts and culture – you’re in the right place. A Factory International Membership will unlock a year of unforgettable art experiences and cultural goodness.

Whether you want to try something new or fill your calendar with everything you love – a Factory International Membership means you’ll be first in line for the hottest tickets. Get closer to top-notch theatre, art, music and much more. Whatever you fancy, a Factory International Membership makes accessing world-class culture plain sailing, all year round.

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Image courtesy of David Levene (2023).

With brand new, evocative shows just announced for Factory International’s Autumn/ Winter 2024 Season at Aviva Studios, we can’t think of a better time to become a Member.

Once you’re a member, you’ll have access to 12 months of priority booking for all Factory International shows and events, meaning you get first dibs on the best seats in the house. In addition to priority booking, you’ll receive exclusive offers and discounts at Aviva Studios (great for pre-show catch-ups), preview groundbreaking digital content before anyone else, and get invitations to special events too. Members can also stay bang up-to-date with all the latest news via a Members-only e-newsletter and there will be an exclusive Members’ gift for you to pick up on your first visit.

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Image courtesy of Matthew Curtis (2023).

Membership is an absolute steal at just £45 for the whole year. Plus, when you purchase a Factory International Membership, you’ll also be supporting some of the organisation’s fantastic training and engagement programmes with emerging artists and communities across Manchester.

Now is the time to become a member. Get that diary filled with arresting art and explosive culture. Make 2025 extraordinary – buy your Factory International Membership online today.

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