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Arts at the Old Fire Station

Coordinates: 51°45′13″N 1°15′44″W / 51.75361°N 1.26222°W / 51.75361; -1.26222
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Arts at the Old Fire Station (OFS).

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

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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

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Other theatres in Oxford

References

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  1. ^ "History of the Old Fire Station". Arts at the Old Fire Station. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  2. ^ "From fire station to space for the arts, homeless". 9 February 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Old Fire Station Theatre". Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Old Fire Station is ready for business". Oxford Mail. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
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51°45′13″N 1°15′44″W / 51.75361°N 1.26222°W / 51.75361; -1.26222