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Oxford’s new-writing night: watch rehearsed readings of two brand new plays, curated by John Retallack.
Each script is brought to life by a cast of professional actors.
This evening’s schedule:
My Name Is Sandra by Andrea Orton (30mins)
INTERVAL – discussion and networking.
Fan/dom by Edward Rowett (1 hour)
New writing is precarious in the current climate, and we are thrilled to support emerging artists with staged play readings. Join us for a night of great theatre, by two outstanding up-and-coming playwrights. We can’t wait.
My Name Is Sandra
By Andrea Orton
“I want people to really miss me. Is that weird?”
Angela and Sandra hated each other at school. Now, Sandra is a patient on Angela’s oncology ward.
My Name Is Sandra explores jealousy, friendship and how we can change in the face of adversity
Andrea Orton is a new writer from Liverpool. She has spent the last 30 years working as a nurse and a psychotherapist. Her plays tell stories from these experiences. My Name is Sandra is her first staged play.
Fan/dom
By Edward Rowett
Jim is a comedian. Tash is a fan. One night he comes home to find she has broken into his flat. Jim just wants to get rid of her; Tash just wants to talk.
Fan/dom is a play about the people we look up to, and how they look back at us.
Edward Rowett has written for television and radio, where his credits include the sitcom Reluctant Persuaders. Fan/dom is his first full length play.
About John Retallack
From 2013 John was Head of Writing for Performance at Ruskin College in Oxford where he produced RUSKIN PLATFORMS, live readings of contemporary plays, from 2013-2017.
He currently runs his own highly successful playwriting course in Oxford: www.oxfordplaywriting.co.uk.
He was Artistic Director of Oxford Stage Company at The Oxford Playhouse (1989 – 99). He has written over twenty plays and adaptations for theatre and for radio. Amongst other nominations and awards, he has won an Olivier, two coveted TMA/SWET awards, two Herald Angels and one Fringe First.
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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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.