• Duration: 2hrs 30mins
  • Tickets: Standard £12.50 | Pay more £14.50 | Pay less £10.50
  • Company: Tina Sederholm
  • Ages: 16+

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Comedy of a sexual nature

How do you makes sense of a world that’s more chaotic than ever? With poetry, of course!

Join Tina Sederholm and her gang of spoken word legends, Chloë Jacquet, Andy H. Melhuish and Clare Bold as they both showcase the best of their work and play silly word games like ‘My lousy teenage poem’. Featuring an extended set from star of the National Theatre, Hollyoaks, and a certain Heinz Tomato ketchup advert, Vera Chok, to celebrate the Oxford launch of her latest collection, Angry Yellow Woman. 

Audience participation encouraged but not obligatory. There may, or may not, be prizes. 

An inspiring night of witty wordplay and transportive storytelling by slam poetry powerhouses…if I could give this night more stars than five, I would. ***** www.ayoungishperpective.co.uk 

FEATURED ARTIST 

Vera Chok is an actor, writer and funny person. Having featured in plays at Shakespeare’s Globe, the West End and was part of the original cast for multiple Olivier-winning Chimerica. 

She’s had multiple tv roles, most recently as a series regular on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks, playing Honour Chen-Williams,  and in a certain Ed Sheeran tomato ketchup advert. 

There are plenty of other incredible credits to her name, but most of all, Vera is an artistic phenomenon, a riveting stage presence and a disruptive and fearless artist. She was a co-author of seminal work, The Good Immigrant and will be performing from her new poetry collection, Angry Yellow Woman, for the only time in Oxford. 

Angry Yellow Woman is outstanding and brilliant, It is unique and unflinching, powerful and moving. This work has a beautiful tenderness and wry humour. I love this book. 

Salena Godden  

CAST MEMBERS 

Host Tina Sederholm is the veteran of seven Edinburgh Fringes. She has toured her five spoken word shows, including Till Debt Us Do Part and Everything Wrong With you Is Beautiful, all over the UK. She has been variously described as ‘Completely spellbinding’ ***** (edfringereview.com) and ‘Dripping with hope, acceptance, and grounding self-mockery’ ***** (ThreeWeeks). Her latest, book, podcast and Substack are all conveniently called This Is Not Therapy. 

Chloë Jacquet is a multicultural, multifaceted, multi-slam winning spoken word artist. She was 2017 Oxford Hammer & Tongue slam champion and reached the semi-finals of the National Slam Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in both 2018 and 2019. 

With a preference for straight talking and a penchant for rhymes and opinions, Chloë focuses on subjects ranging  from workplace discrimination and mental health to the pressures placed on modern men, via her short term relationship with a biscuit. 

Her first collection Take It By The Line is published by Black Eyes Publishing UK and is available now.  

Andy H. Melhuish runs the popular Drafting Table workshops at Oxford Poetry Library. He has degrees in Creative Writing and Occupational Therapy, and currently works as a Disability Advisor. A regular at open mics spanning Bristol to London, his work explores themes of mental health, toxic masculinity, neurodiversity, complex trauma, sexuality and shamelessly soppy love. 

The mistress of speed poeting and Cheltenham Poetry Festival Slam Champ, Clare Bold will also be in attendance. Choose your words carefully! 

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

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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.