Arts at the Old Fire Station explained

Arts at the Old Fire Station (AOFS) is a charity operating an arts centre, comprising a theatre, gallery, and cafe, in George Street, Oxford, England.

History

The charity was formed in an old corn exchange and fire station complex by the Oxford Area Arts Council in 1973.^{[1] [2]} Many theatrical performances have taken place in the venue which for much of its early life was known as the "Old Fire Station Theatre".^[3]

The homelessness charity, Crisis Skylight Oxford, has shared the space, co-located with Arts at the Old Fire Station which manages the venue, since 2011.^[4]

See also

Other theatres in Oxford

• Burton Taylor Studio
• New Theatre
• Michael Pilch Studio
• Oxford Playhouse

External links

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Notes and References

1. Web site: History of the Old Fire Station. Arts at the Old Fire Station. 3 August 2023.
2. News: From fire station to space for the arts, homeless. 9 February 2023. 3 August 2023.
3. Web site: Old Fire Station Theatre. Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama. 3 August 2023.
4. News: Old Fire Station is ready for business. Oxford Mail. 25 October 2011. 3 August 2023.