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“Making something funny out of unfunny ingredients”: In conversation with Nish Kumar

“Making something funny out of unfunny ingredients”: In conversation with Nish Kumar

In light of his show extending in May, I sat down with Nish Kumar to explore the essence of Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe and the complications of contemporary comedy
Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle

Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle

This month, Factory International’s Aviva Studios welcomes renowned artist David Hoyle, in a three week residency spanning multiple art forms.
Live at The Fête of Britain review: A humorous address of the modern world

Live at The Fête of Britain review: A humorous address of the modern world

Uniting art, comedy, politics and activism, Live at The Fête of Britain provoked an important discussion about the most pressing issues of our time
Review: FACE TO FACE at the Fête of Britain

Review: FACE TO FACE at the Fête of Britain

Brian Eno’s installation FACE TO FACE at Aviva Studios invites focus and contemplation on the state of things and how we might change them.
Free Your Mind Review: Equally beautiful and terrifying

Free Your Mind Review: Equally beautiful and terrifying

Free Your Mind – Danny Boyle’s immersive, hip-hop dance version of The Matrix, which opens Factory International – is one of the boldest pieces of theatre you will ever see
Official opening week for Aviva Studios

Official opening week for Aviva Studios

Aviva Studios officially opens this week, read about its opening, its past, and what’s to come