- Duration: Finish time: 3.45pm
- Tickets: Standard: £13 | Pay more: £15 | Pay less: £11
- Extras: Doors: 1.30pm
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Ticket deal!
Book for this gig and George Boomsma (same day, 4.45pm) and get 20% off. Just put tickets for each show in your basket and use the code FOLK2023 at checkout.
Corrie Shelley
Corrie Shelley is a singer-songwriter from Lancashire, UK who is making up for lost time having only recently rediscovered the joy of songwriting after a 30 year break, and in the space of three years has released 3 albums. As a folk singer/songwriter, her songs take us on a journey of random thoughts, fuelled by copious cups of sweet ‘builders’ tea, which transport us to 17th century scenes of Lords and Peasant girls, 18th century pirate ships ‘The Whydah’ which sank 300 yrs ago, into the 19th century covering wars, mining tragedies and affairs of the heart.
“Corrie Shelley confirms that she is a talented singer song-writer delivering assured and eminently listenable music – Forget Me Not is a classy album from a talented singer-songwriter with an alluring voice which deserves to be heard widely. – Narrative and storytelling are potent elements in Corrie’s writing, and I detect underlying themes of personal strength and resilience running through many of the lyrics.” – David Pratt – Fatea Magazine
Anna Renae
Anna Renae is a pop/folk singer-songwriter, weaving musical stories inspired by life’s complexities. Her debut album ‘Skin’ was released in March 2020, and her follow-up EP ‘Speaking Her Mind’ was released in October 2021, which both feature songs written between the ages of 13-21, telling stories that encapsulate aspects of Anna’s teenage and early adult life. Anna’s music has received glowing reviews and has attained radio play around the world, including multiple plays on BBC Introducing. She has a host of new material which she hopes to release soon.
Anna has had a good 2022 so far playing gigs in London (with Lizzy Hardingham) and Uxbridge (supporting Daoiri Farrell) and has a busy October supporting Reg Meuross, Jacob & Drinkwater, Emily Mae Winters and Fred’s House. She played at Beardy Folk Festival and Purbeck Valley Folk Festival and will be on the Introducing Stage at The Great British Folk Festival in January.
“If Anna Renae isn’t a star one day I’ll know I should have retired long before now” – Folking.com
Craig Joiner
Craig Joiner has been a professional musician for over 25 years, doing his first ever spot at the Cellar Folk Club in Old Hemel Hempstead when he was 16.
In recent years Craig has returned to the Folk Club scene gaining an impressive following and honing the songs for his debut solo album ‘Art Of Landing’. He also did several shows during the pandemic supporting artists such as Kitty Macfarlane and The Magpies and more recently he has supported Charlie Dore and performed a double header with Odette Michell. In 2021 Craig won on the Introducing Stage at the Great British Folk Festival.
“Craig is a singer / songwriter and his personal based songs are very accessible, with all the foibles of life that we can relate to” – Tony Birch – FATEA
This show is part of Folk Weekend Oxford.
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.