Tobacco Factory Arts Trust

The Tobacco Factory is a multi-use centre comprising creative work space, animation, performing arts schools and small theatre venue, The Tobacco Factory Theatre. A redeveloped Imperial Tobacco site, thanks to the work of Bristol architect George Ferguson the Factory allows independent businesses and organisations to flourish as part of a national campaign to champion local independent enterprise.

The Tobacco Factory promotes a diverse and vibrant programme of theatre and other performing arts, fostering learning and creativity through entertaining and thought-provoking productions.

TF Theatre productions feature established and emerging artists from the worlds of international comedy, puppetry, children's theatre, Shakespeare, contemporary theatre and opera, catering for all art forms and theatregoers.

Funding awards

• 2012-2013: £60,000
• 2013-2014: £61,380
• 2014-2015: £62,976