Spillikin: Interview with Jon Welch
My name’s Jon Welch, and, along with Pipeline Theatre I’m bringing my play ‘Spillikin – a love story’, to the Old Fire Station, on the 10th and 11th February. It’s … Continue reading
Spring 2017 – staff picks
A new year, a new season of work – we asked our staff what they’re most looking forward to between now and the end of April 2017. Click here to … Continue reading
30 Christmases: our very own Xmas show
My name’s Jonny Donahoe. I’m a comedian, actor and writer and I’ve lived in and around Oxford all my life. When I’m off on tour, it’s where I come back … Continue reading
Silver Moon
Compagnie Animotion are here on Saturday 3 December with Silver Moon, a poetic Christmas tale for ages 4 -11. We asked Hayli Clifton (picture left), artistic director, to tell us some … Continue reading
In Our Hands
Smoking Apples Theatre were here back in May with the beautiful and moving CELL. We liked it so much that we decided to invite them back – come and see … Continue reading
Flat 73
Flat 73 is the debut play from new company Human Story Theatre. The script was written by Gaye Poole, whose last piece Connie’s Colander sold out at the Old Fire Station … Continue reading
It’s Crumpled, Needs Ironing/Presto And Clown
Sparky Buddy Productions bring two plays to the Old Fire Station on 22 & 23 September: It’s Crumpled, Needs Ironing/Presto And Clown. Rehearsals are underway, and we caught up with director … Continue reading
The Unhallowed Master
Implexa Dance Company bring new show The Unhallowed Master to the Old Fire Station on Saturday 3 September at 7.30pm. We tracked down Louise Hague, Artistic Director, to see if … Continue reading
Art in Oxford this Autumn
As well as theatre, music, comedy and dance, Oxford is packed with visual art exhibitions – take a look at what’s on offer until Christmas… OVADA Warehouse, 22 – 26 … Continue reading
FABRIC: interview with Abi Zakarian
Raw, poignant and unflinching new play FABRIC is here on Tuesday 5 July, brought to us by the Marlowe Theatre Canterbury and theatre company TREMers. The show questions the shifting … Continue reading
Coming up in Oxford
Summer is here! Oxford is packed with performances in the coming months – comedy, theatre, dance, the city has it all – and once again, we’re* going to flag up … Continue reading
LiveFriday: Framed!
On Friday 13 May we co-curated a LiveFriday at the Ashmolean Museum! Playground, Oxfordshire Theatre Makers, The Dead Secrets and The Listening Room – all folks who appear in our … Continue reading
Marmalade 2016
Marmalade 2016 came and went in a whirlwind of social design workshops, hackathons and discussions on everything from climate change to foundational giving. Following on from last year’s Art & … Continue reading
CELL – company Q&A
After being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, Ted goes on the trip of a lifetime…and so does his pet fish. We’re delighted to welcome the highly-acclaimed CELL to Oxford, and … Continue reading
Great Scott! Gonzo Moose are in town.
Gonzo Moose are returning to Oxford with Great Scott!: The true story of Captain Scott and the aliens from outer space. We talk to Mark Dawson, co-writer and performer in … Continue reading
Jess Thom: Biscuit Land’s On The Move!
On the 19th March 2014, I did something that was both terrifying and thrilling; I registered a show for the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. At the time I had no … Continue reading
Presenting…TOAST
The Old Fire Station, North Wall Arts Centre and Pegasus Theatre have teamed up to offer TOAST, exclusive culture deals for anyone aged 16-30. We know that students and young … Continue reading
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