Crippled With Laughter at Aviva Studios

From comedy nights to live music, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of event this winter – the best thing, it’s all free.

Enjoy a night of Manchester soul curated by inner – featuring Kemani Anderson, The Divines, Naomi Kalu, 2b.Frank, Channell and DJ Lenny.

Expect a dazzling night of circus and cabaret with magician Adam B, juggler Louise and the fabulous dancer Miss Lolly May.

Head to Aviva Studios to hear 10 expertly selected poets perform in the 2024 Poetry Slam – headlined by the sensational P.A.Bitez.

This free event sees dancer and choreographer Joe Powell-Main and actor and dancer Natalie Amber discuss disabled representation in the dance industry.

Following the release of their 12th album, Come Ahead, the iconic Glasgow band Primal Scream perform in the Warehouse space at Aviva Studios.

Two of the most distinctive creators – choreographer Crystal Pite and Complicité’s Simon McBurney – will present a thrilling and timely world premiere at Aviva Studios.

Folk musicians from Scotland, Ireland and the US will come together for an intimate live show at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International.

Enjoy a night of Manchester soul curated by inner – featuring Kemani Anderson, The Divines, Naomi Kalu, 2b.Frank, Channell and DJ Lenny.

Expect a dazzling night of circus and cabaret with magician Adam B, juggler Louise and the fabulous dancer Miss Lolly May.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, Romy brings her Club Mid Air tour to Manchester.

Experience the work of David Hockney like never before in Bigger and Closer (not smaller and further away) at Aviva Studios.

A live performance by Neil Bartlett reimagining Derek Jarman’s seminal 1993 film, Blue, happening as part of the Factory International Weekend of Film and Music.

Happening as part of Factory International’s Weekend of Film and Music is Max Porter and Aoife McArdle’s All of This Unreal Time, starring Cillian Murphy.

Factory International’s Weekend of Film and Music pairs Cillian Murphy in All of This Unreal Time with a live reimagining of Derek Jarman’s final film.

Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.

An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.

Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.

Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.

Providing award-winning Comedy since 1997, XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke.

Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.

The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.

Following its sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Frank Skinner’s 30 Years of Dirt show gets its Manchester debut in November.