• Duration: 2hrs
  • Tickets: Standard £10 | Pay More £20| Pay less £5
  • Company: Emily Bampton
  • Ages: 18+
  • Details
  • Parking & Access

Details

Join Emily Bampton for a stand-up comedy workshop for women, trans and non-binary people who are 18+. This workshop is designed for beginners looking to learn more about stand up comedy you will be led through games, writing and performance exercises to develop your storytelling skills and discover what makes your comedic voice. Don’t be scared this is a safe, warm and friendly safe to have a go. Trust us, there’s funny in everyone.

IMPORTANT :

  • Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing symptoms of covid or if you have recently been in contact with someone who now has covid, even if your lateral flow test was negative.
  • Please take a lateral flow test the morning of the event.
  • If possible we will have windows and doors open to ventilate the room. Please bring layers to wear during the event. Weather permitting we will have windows and doors open to ventilate the room. Some activities will be more physical and warm you up but some will be seated so you may get cooler.

Emily Bampton is described as “a hilariously relatable punch to the gut” by Daily Info, been featured on Next Up Comedy, soared through to the Semi-Final of Cocoa Butter Club’s Trailblazer Competition 2022, is the Quantum Leopard Champions of Champions 2023, was shortlisted for BBC New Comedian 2022 and 2024 and was named by The Mainstream as a 2024 One to Watch.

Emily performed at multiple festivals last summer including Latitude. She has performed at Mighty Hoopla and Headlined Bi Pride this summer. She got her start performing improv with the legendary Oxford Imps in late 2019 and is now up and coming on the stand up circuit. Emily has performed at Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, Club Cumming NYC, and alongside the likes of Luisa Omielan and Sophie Duker.

As a founding member of queer collective Undercover Comedy, Emily also runs her own monthly night Comedy in Ruins.

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.

Car parks in Oxford Blue Badge information Public transport in Oxford

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.

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.