Arts at the Old Fire Station Blog

Get into the 1920′s mood…

annamunday — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:21:39 +0000

We have been fantastically busy over the last few weeks with Oxford Fringe and you’d think that following it, things would start to get calmer. How wrong! Our Spring to Summer season is now in full swing and next up, on the 15^th June at 7.30pm, we have The New Foxtrot Serenaders.

A full seven piece band, The New Foxtrot Serenaders play ragtime, jazz, charlestons and all other kinds of music from the 1920’s, 30’s 40’s and 50’s. For their trip here to Oxford, the theme is ‘Strictly Gershwin’ so look forward to a night of best loved songs including “I’ve Got Rhythm”, “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It”. Expect to be dancing, tapping your toes, and singing the night away.

At the moment, everyone seems to be getting in to 1920’s swing with the release of The Great Gatsby at the cinema. So whether you’re jumping 1920’s bandwagon of the moment or you’ve always been a fan, there’s something to tempt…

Tickets are £12, concessions £10 and are available online or in the Shop at the Old Fire Station.

Online Tickets can be purchased here>

In the Spotlight

jeremyspafford — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:17:12 +0000

We offer theatre based training in presentation skills for business and charity leaders led by Richard Hahlo. Richard has an international reputation based on his work with the National Theatre and his own company, Dramatic Resources. He kindly delivers for us at a discounted rate as he is a friend of the Old Fire Station. Thank you Richard! This means you can access the best presentation skills training on the market for just £325 inclusive. The next training day is on Wednesday 3rd July. To find out more or book a place click here In the Spotlight July 2013.

Call out to artists

jeremyspafford — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:40:00 +0000

We need experienced artists to work with us on a fantastic new project at the Old Fire Station. It involves working with people who are sleeping rough in Oxford to create a high quality installation for the entrance to our city centre venue. Check out Art Off the Streets Project Brief Final. Deadline for submissions is 7th May. Get in touch!

Happy New Year from Arts at the Old Fire Station!

annamunday — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:52:59 +0000

2013 has begun and New Year’s Resolutions have been formed, the world didn’t end on the 21^st December and no doubt a number of us have grown a little over the Christmas and New Year period… (I know I have!) What better excuse then to get your dancing shoes on and fulfil those New Year’s resolutions at the Old Fire Station?

The New Year has brought with it a full programme of regular dance classes to suffice the pickiest of people. We start the week off with Zumba, Youth Dance, Ballet, Flamenco, Contemporary, Tap and Hip-Hop. If that isn’t enough to tempt you, then Salsa, more Ballet and lunch time Pilates may do the trick… Still not pushing your buttons? Then try out Okinawan Karate, or advanced ballet later on in the week.

In short, regardless of whether you are looking to work off some mince pies, meet new people, improve your posture, gain flexibility, learn something new or improve on techniques you haven’t used since childhood, there is plenty to choose from here at the Old Fire Station to kick-start 2013 in a way that you mean to go on!

For full listings of our classes, go to Our Website

Become a friend of Arts at the Old Fire Station

annamunday — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:27:59 +0000

To coincide with the fact we have now been here for a year, we’re launching our Friend Scheme and we want you to join us.

We’ve put together a sparkling array of monthly donation options so that you can help us carry on what we’re doing and make it even bigger and better. The more friends we make the more artist’s we’ll be able to help along their career path, the more homeless people we’ll be able to support through the arts and the more exciting events and exhibitions, projects and workshops we’ll be able to put on here and you’ll be able to attend. So what are you waiting for, are you a Tinder Box or a Big Bang? A roaring Bonfire or a Sparkler?

Take a look a the options below and see what we can give you back as a thank you.

Dombey & Son at the Old Fire Station

jeremyspafford — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:43:39 +0000

In a week, one of our most looked forward to shows of the season arrives on stage. Charles Dickens’ Dombey & Son has been beautifully adapted by Jude Emmet from Red Dog Theatre Company. Already reviewers are saying it’s Red Dog’s “finest production to date” and “is a must-see production”. So take a look at the rehearsal photo’s, read the reviews and find out more about the Red Dog Theatre Company. We’re sure after you’ve done all of that you’ll be booking Tuesday 9th October at 7.30pm into the diary and purchasing your tickets!

We know after that you’re tempted….

Open for business and ready for 2012

jeremyspafford — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:30:31 +0000

Happy New Year everyone! I’ve not written this blog since we opened in November. It’s been frantic here! I’m delighted to say that in our first two months we welcomed over a thousand people on our opening day, ran a series of fantastic sell ourt shows and successful classes and sold really well in our beautiful new shop. Don’t miss our first exhibition of the year in our gallery – Plus 1. Read about it on the main website.

I was lucky enough to see three great local shows over Christmas: Creation’s ‘Christmas Carol’ at the North Wall, the hilarious ‘Grimm and Grimmer’ at Pegasus and perfect panto at Chipping Norton Theatre. I wonder what the Old Fire Station could do for Christmas next year….?

Nearly there

jeremyspafford — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:06:03 +0000

Our new website at this address launches in the forthcoming week so keep your eyes peeled for that. Meanwhile building delays are making things pretty complicated here but we remain undaunted and will open as planned. We’ve got a private view of our Urban Art exhibition on 3rd Nov followed by an opening event for an invited audience on the 4th and an open day for everyone on the 5th. We are then open for business from the 7th. We’ve got a range of exhibitions, performances and classes so come and have a look at this site next week to find out more.

The Old Fire Station Opening!

jeremyspafford — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:42:06 +0000

The Old Fire Station Opening!

jeremyspafford — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:35:04 +0000