Art is for everyone. Everyone has potential.
An arts centre in the heart of Oxford, showcasing the best of local and international performance and artwork, which takes a risk and entertains.
"I talked to people, and they said, “Why do you need the arts?” but that's the bit that makes you a real person, and not a statistic."
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We support early to mid career artists from all disciplines with advice, subsidies, networks and promotion to help them become more successful.
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A World Record at Old Fire Station
Last week, Old Fire Station played host to an extraordinary feat of endurance, determination and circus skill as Dr Ariel Dempsey spent more than four hours spinning in her cyr wheel in an attempt...
Read MoreA Performer’s Diary: Am I Free Yet?
Am I Free Yet? was a short live performance exploring themes of freedom, created by participants of our 2025 Hidden Spire Collective Project, a participatory arts group based at the Old Fire Station. The...
Read MoreVote OFS! We’re nominated for three Ox in a Box Food Awards
We’re incredibly proud (and a little bit excited) to share that the Old Fire Station Café has been nominated for three awards at this year’s Ox in a Box Food Awards. Being recognised like...
Read MoreStorytelling in Action: Working with Oxford Researchers on the CIRCLE Tool
On 18 March the Storytelling team spoke at the launch of the CIRCLE Tool, a free-to-access online resource designed to support cultural organisations to think about accessibility and inclusion for older people with Global Majority backgrounds. The CIRCLE Tool...
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