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"The Oubliette have once again displayed their talent for transforming spaces and drawing people together for their projects. The cavernous warehouse has wooden floors and heavy steel beams and needed forty years of dusting. Yet the first floor where the performances took place could have been a Shoreditch lounge, with comfy sofas, a bar, a stage, and artful lighting. There were many artworks on the walls here, and on the second floor as well."
- Luckyjimm, 30 April 2010

"Had a fantastic time down at the Oubliette Arthouse on Saturday night... The most fascinating stuff happened in the spaces between rhythmic counterpoints of dance and drums, the melody against the dissonance, the performers against the hushed, fairy-lit audience. There was a sense of people being here, together, hoping... Vive L'Oubliette! Long live freedom! More! More! More!"
- Harry Giles, 3 May 2010

"This art group offer a quality theatrical experience in a reclaimed space... and enjoy a freedom far beyond the notion of not paying rent... ...While it's true that a lot of such collectives fizz brightly with ideas and ambitions in the beginning before fading out, The Oubliette seem serious."
- Natasha Tripney, 29 June 2009

"...this kind of work may engage with an increasingly urgent need for the cultivation of new spaces of the 'common' however precarious or durable they may be. One of the key insights of Slavoj Zizek's recent book, First as Tragedy, then as Farce is the growth of a new geography of exclusion and inclusion that has come to install itself at the heart of contemporary urban landscapes. Finding new common spaces for reclaiming ñthe gap that separates the Excluded from the Includedî (Zizek, 2009: 91) demands a number of creative solutions and strategies and perhaps an organization such as The Oubliette should be understood with these pressing imperatives in mind."
- Alexander Vasudevan, Experimental Geographies, December 22, 2009

"London is probably the key inspiration for boy & schwester and a project like The Oubliette Arthouse is a prime example of why living here is so inspiring."
- Boy und Schwester, 5 Nov 2009

You've commented...

"This is fantastic! It's projects like this that make art accessible to real people. Free community spaces are vital to our social and personal wellbeing and to a well balanced community. Art should be free and open to all. We're behind you all the way!"
- Dulcie, Norwich UK

"Traditionally the spaces for artists and creatives exclude a wealth of people usually relating to financial status. This space is a result of a fundamental lack of support from within the Arts establishment for young artists in London. That they have appropriated their own space is a testament to human spirit and endeavor."

"That the space is open to the public highlights the fact that the potential benefit of this building and space is not being realised. They should be applauded for their efforts. Long live the British Artistic Spirit!"
- Johnny Lais, London

"It makes perfect sense for more of this to be happening in London now."
- AJ Hampton

"There are too many empty properties in London, this is a great way to use them and provide a comunity with a way to get together in a non-commecial venue."
- Steve, Hackney

"I definitely think that Dan and all the guys behind the Oubliette Project are doing an amazing job, keeping cultural activities alive in the capital. Specially nowdays when is extremely difficult for artists to find decent and affordable studio spaces after graduation. London is a centre for artists but very little is done from the authorities or private institutions for them. This is a kick-start and hope they can keep it as they imagine to be. All the best!"
- Diego, Hackney, London

"I think The Oubliette are doing fantastic work for the community they have turned a building that was doing nothing and going nowhere and have transformed it into a hub of artistic activity. With news of more theatre spaces in london closing it is refreshing to hear about Oubliette and i have already made plans to use the space for a new play my theatre company is working on. As a company trying to establish itself performances spaces like this are invaluable to us."
- Dougie Penrice, North London

"Before visiting the project I had my reservations. Having seen the space, I now realise how hard the team have worked to turn a revolting empty, near derelict building into a useful space, providing opportunities for struggling artists to develop their practices and a free resource for anyone who needs it. Best of luck, hopefully some property owners with developments now on hold will see the potential mutual benefits this kind of project can provide and the oubliette can continue to develop careers on the right side of the law."
- Sebastian, London

"Im very excited about the news!! If a violin sits in a cupboard and never gets played the violin becomes unplayable. over time, if a building is neglected it will deteriorate as well. When the art world is suffers due to the hands of big business stories like this give me hope that all is not lost! As the border controls tighten their belts on touring artists the more artistic access we have on our home turf the less suffocated we'll be. Well Done!!! I am an artist and a tax payer."
- Amanda Rodgers, London England

"This project is a sign of our times, where increasing numbers of people are realising that; life is not all about profit and greed, but collaborating in a community without the exchange of money. This is creative power. Authentic, or even experimental community is a basis for transformation and greater equality. One of the more exciting things to happen in London since the 70s'."
- Kybor Carlsen, London

"I had the pleasure of actually visiting this location on Friday after a night of festive frolicking. Myself and a good friend met one of the occupants at a local drinking establishment and followed her back to the gargantuan property. What we found was a group of people living a bohemian dream, all artists and creative types cohabiting peacfully and respectfully, a nicer group of people you will not meet. To all the naysayers i think you would change your minds if you actually met these characters that you are so quick to dismiss as vagrants and bums, they are real people with real talent that are doing nothing more than abiding by the law and occupying a space which has been abandoned for many years. What was once a burnt out and neglected building is now a living, breathing hub of creativity. Not only that but these 'Squatters' are making money for a worthwhile charity and doing their bit for society. As a musician myself currently working a job i hate the experience of this place made a great impression on me and i advise any artists or musicians who find themselves stuck doing something they don't want to be doing to visit The Oubliette as it will truly sing to your creative side and inspire you to do what you Love as opposed to being a slave to the machine.

Long live The Oubliette."

- M Curtis, London