Spring has Sprung! The days are getting brighter, and we’re getting camper with some of the best in the subversive UK burlesque and drag scene. In a glittering array of lip syncing, striptease and comedy, OxPHWOARd is an explosion of queer, neo and boundary-pushing cabaret: from the fierce and feisty to the silly and surreal. 

With a kitschy approach and a killer soundtrack, this charming show promises to gleefully annihilate preconceptions about gender, race, sexuality, and what it means to be sexy with a wry smile and a face full of glitter.

Featuring a diverse host of drag darlings and burlesque babes, and the odd party game too, we’re asking you to think strong, think silly, and think sexy.

⭐STARRING⭐

COCO DEVILLE

For Coco Deville, the spotlight is her playground. With a unique and eclectic repertoire, awards and critical acclaim, Coco is one of the most exciting performers in the world of burlesque and cabaret. Her unique style and effervescent animated persona has also gained recognition beyond the stage. Trademarked with her innovative twist on the burlesque genre, fusing body positivity, ​conceptual costuming and dynamic dancing​, Ms Deville graces her stages with an unfaltering​lly joy filled presence.

CAIRO

Cairo Iman Ali is an Egyptian-Sudanese drag queen serving a fierce blend of comedy and glamour. As the producer behind the Oxford Drag Collective, you can find her all over the Oxford Scene!

VICTORIA ROSE

Victoria Rose has been performing since 2017, blending classic burlesque with the daring edge of modern strip club style. Inspired by vintage fetish models and burlesque legends, she has thrilled audiences across the UK, New York City, and Europe with her performances, bringing Raw Stripper Entertainment Back to Burlesque.

FRISKY WHISPERS

Glamorous, sultry, and a little bit tacky! This dazzling showboy and queer cabaret performer has a flair for flamboyant burlesque and isn’t afraid to show it. Combining classic tease with a contemporary feel, Frisky Whispers will have you salivating at every glove peel and fan twirl!

🎙️HOSTED BY🎙️

GINGER TART

Serving their own brand of camp ridiculousness, it’s always a party with Ginger Tart. They’ve been making a splash on the UK scene since 2015. Whether they’re being regurgitated by a shark or stripping as a cruciferous vegetable, they ooze kitsch and comic value out of their every pore with sensational kooky costumes and a face that’s more dexterous than a Russian gymnast

OxPHWOARd is a show celebrating the camp, queer, and eclectic. Serving fierce, funny and frisky acts, this is an electric evening showcasing burlesque and drag as you’ve never seen it before. Phwoar!

“A body-positive, drag-positive, weird-positive haven” – Daily Info

Accesibility

Please note: If you're worried about cast members interacting with you, they will not interact with you without your consent. You can also request to avoid the front row if that makes you more comfortable.

• Level access

  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 and we will talk with you about your needs.

• Toilets

  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 contact us or e-mail at tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or phone 01865 263980 directly.

• 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 – please 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.

• Chairs in the theatre

  Our chairs are a standard dining-chair size, measuring 40cm deep by 37cm wide, with a metal frame. Some have arms, and some do not. They are all joined together at the sides, to form rows. If this is likely to pose a problem for you, please email tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk and we can discuss how to make your visit more comfortable.

How to get here

• By Bus

  Oxford town centre is well-served by buses. We are less than 10 minutes’ walk from any bus stop in the town centre. Take a look at the Oxford Bus Company website to plan your journey.

• By Bike

  Oxford has a lot of cyclists. You can plan your cycling route using this interactive map. For general information about cycling in Oxford and the surrounding area, visit the Oxford City Council pages on cycling, or of local cycling advocacy group Cyclox.

• By Train

  Old Fire Station is a 15-minute walk from Oxford rail station.

• By Car

  Oxford is not a particularly car-friendly city. There are plenty of car parks in Oxford, but the congestion is high and Oxford’s temporary congestion charge for cars is now in effect, we recommend that you use the Park & Ride, or a different method of transport.

  For Blue Badge holders, there are a number of Disabled Parking Places on New Inn Hall St, and the local NCP car park.