| Jun 2009 |
The Company celebrates its 30th anniversary and changes its name to Oxfordshire Theatre Company. |
| Sept 2008 |
Karen Simpson is appointed Artistic Director & Co-Chief Executive and directs 'Hansel & Gretel' by Mike Kenny, her first show for the company. |
| Mar 2007 |
Stories from people living and working in rural Oxfordshire are the inspiration for 'The Falling Sky', a play that represents the realities of life in the countryside. It was performed as part of Oxfordshire 2007 marking the county's 1,000th birthday. |
| Sept 2006 |
The Company embarks on a ground-breaking collaboration with ITHACA and the Oxfordshire Falls Prevention Service, which results in the production 'Head over Heels' performing to over 1,300 vulnerable older people in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. |
| Sept 2003 |
Brendan Murray is appointed Artistic Director. |
| Jul 2003 |
Move to new premises at SS Mary & John School, off Iffley Road. |
| Jun 2003 |
The Company takes over 22 secondary schools in Oxfordshire and Slough with 'Breaking News' a unique theatre event that saw students taking on the role of newspaper teams whilst the company provided the news via creative scenes throughout the school. |
| Feb 2003 |
Staff team increases for the first time in eight years from three to five to include a Technical Manager and Assistant Administrator. |
| 2002 |
The Company received a substantial increase in revenue funding through Arts Council England's Next Stage was awarded in recognition of the high quality of work and strategic role the company plays in the region. |
| May 2002 |
The Company establishes a regular yearly production for older people in residential homes and day centres. 'It's only Rock 'n' Roll' is a co production with Forest Forge Theatre Company. |
| Jun 2001 |
The Company presents 'A Plan to Build' a large scale education project at Bicester Garrison that introduces town planning within a creative arena to over 1,000 Oxfordshire school students. |
| Jun 1999 |
The Company becomes Oxfordshire Touring Theatre Company Ltd. |
| 1998 |
The Company initiates National touring supported by Arts Council England project funding. |
| May 1996 |
Jeremy James is appointed Artistic Director. |
| 1996 |
The Company begins to tour work to young people with 'Teechers' by John Godber. |
| 1992 - 96 |
The Company receives a substantial uplift in Arts Council England funding.
A relationship is developed with the Oxford Playhouse.
Acclaimed actor Freddie Jones tours one-man Dickens show.
'Peter Pan' transfers to Polka Theatre, the leading children's theatre in London.
The Company moves premises to St John Fisher School, Blackbird Leys. |
| Apr 1992 |
Daniel Buckroyd is appointed Artistic Director. |
| Mar/Apr 1992 |
'Blood Wedding' co-produced with Solent People's Theatre. |
| Oct 1988 |
Mollie Guilfoyle is appointed Artistic Director. |
| Jan 1988 |
The Company moves to the Cricket Road Centre, Oxford. |
| Feb 1984 |
'The Mayor of Casterbridge' is the first major tour outside Oxfordshire. |
| June 1982 |
Peter Cooper is appointed the first Artistic Director of the company. |
| May 1982 |
The Company changes its name to Oxfordshire Touring Theatre Company. |
| Apr 1980 |
Chris Wines is appointed Artistic Director. |
| May 1979 |
The Other Oxfordshire Theatre Two Ltd is founded as a community theatre by Jill Lamede and Patrick Sandford and is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee.
The Company is established to promote, improve and advance education of the public in particular those living in rural communities in the Art and Science of drama and allied Arts.
Based at St Christopher School, Temple Rd, Oxford |
