Atlantis | Old Fire Station, Oxford

Duration: 2 hours + interval
Tickets: Standard: £13 | Pay more: £15 | Pay less: £11
Company: Hidden Spire
Ages: 12+
Extras: Contains flashing lights

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“May your day be dry, and your home be high.”

A wall of water crashed over the city, so powerful nothing could stop it. House Of Noah Tours invites you to meet the people who live in its wake.

This is a tour of Oxford – but not the one you see in postcards. Eco-warriors fight for the future, and the all-powerful House of Noah watches over a waterlogged world. But what’s really going on, behind the scenes? Are your guides showing you the full story? And how can we find hope again?

Join us to take back the city.

Atlantis is a brand new play, created in collaboration between professional artists and members of the community as part of Hidden Spire. It has brought people together over the last tumultuous year, and the result promises to be an extraordinary moment of live theatre.

Please dress for all weather. As we are moving around for the show, some sightlines may be obscured at times.

The performance on Saturday 16 October, at 8pm/8.15pm, will be followed by a post-show Q&A with the cast and crew.

Accessibility

Atlantis is a promenade show, which means the audience walks around the Old Fire Station to watch scenes in different part of the building. The route is wheelchair-accessible. For those not using wheelchairs, it involves walking and standing for most of the show. If this is likely to be difficult for you for any reason, please email tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk before booking and we will discuss it with you.

A recording of the show will be available to buy after the run has finished. If you would like to be notified when this is released, please fill in this form.

Parking & Access

Parking

There are a number of Blue Badge parking spaces nearby on Beaumont Street, and more on New Inn Hall Street and St Giles.

The closest car park is Gloucester Green Car Park, accessed via Gloucester Street.

If you have any questions or concerns, the City Council’s Access Officer can be reached at 01865 249811.

Getting here

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, but we need your help. Use ecoway, our sustainable travel planner, to see the most eco-friendly options for your journey to Old Fire Station, and plan a bespoke and flexible route. ecoway is easy to use and you’ll be kept up to date with any disruption or changes to your journey plan.

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Access

Disabled patrons are eligible for one free companion ticket with their booking. To book this, contact the ticket office: tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or 01865 263990.

There are two entrances to the Old Fire Station: 40 George Street via the foyer, and on Gloucester Green via the shop. Both are step-free. If you are coming to a show, we ask that you use the George Street entrance, as the Gloucester Green entrance is not always open.

Events in the Theatre

There is level entry to the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the main Theatre (where most shows take place).

If you are a wheelchair user attending a sit-down show, space will be reserved for you. If you are attending a standing gig, please contact us (call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk) and we will talk with you about your needs.

Events in the Studio

There is level entry into the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the Studio.

Events in the Loft

There are six steps leading up to the Loft space, with no lift. If you would like to discuss this to find out more, please get in touch.

The Gallery

There is step-free access to the Gallery – level entry through the George Street entrance, and via lift from the Gloucester Green entrance.

Facilities

Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, accessible via platform lift. Other toilets are in the basement (accessible via lift).

Hearing assistance system
The Theatre is equipped with a hearing assistance system. If you have any questions about using it, please e-mail us at tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or phone 01865 263980.

Assistance dogs
All types of assistance and guide dogs are welcome at the Old Fire Station. It would be great if you could let us know in advance if you will be bringing a working dog to any performances – just e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.

Strobe lighting
We will warn visitors on the website and in the foyer of the venue if a performance is going to contain strobe lighting. If lighting affects you, and you have any concerns, please call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.