Theatres · West Midlands
New Theatre Oxford
New Theatre Oxford is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
New Theatre Oxford is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1934. Address: 18-20, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG. Opening hours: unknown. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 51.7539°, -1.2598°.
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From the Wikipedia article
New Theatre Oxford (formerly the Apollo Theatre Oxford and the Apollo, from 1977 to 2003) is a commercial theater located on George Street in Oxford, England. It has a capacity of 1,785 people and hosts a variety of events, including musical theatre, stand-up comedy, and concerts.
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Background
History
, 2013]] The first "New Theatre" on this site opened in 1836 and presented music hall entertainments. It was replaced in 1886 by a new building, which was the home of the Oxford University Dramatic Society. The theatre was damaged by a fire in 1892, and enlarged in 1908. It was then managed by the Dorrill family until 1972. The present building dates from 1933, and was designed by the Milburn Brothers with an interior in Art Deco style by T. P. Bennet and Sons. The colour scheme was originally in shades of deep brown with gilt friezes, but in later years (circa 1980), a multicoloured scheme was introduced. There has been a theatre on the corner of George Street for almost 170 years. The…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7539, -1.2598
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 2AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1934
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.7 km
- Opening
- unknown
- Official site
- www.atgtickets.com
Sources
- osm: n282540241 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: New Theatre Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: NewTheatreOxford.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Theatre Oxford?
- New Theatre Oxford is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 2AG), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- When was New Theatre Oxford built?
- Built or established in 1934.
- Who owns New Theatre Oxford?
- New Theatre Oxford is owned by ATG Entertainment.
- How do I get to New Theatre Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 2AG.