- Duration: 2hrs plus interval
- Tickets: Standard £16 | Pay more £22 | Pay less £10
- Ages: 18+
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Boylesque at its best – a racy romp of bodacious boys and satirical striptease!
Get ready, ‘cause here come the boys! Bringing together some of the finest boylesque performers the UK has to offer, we’re taking masculinity and embracing it in all its forms. Let’s celebrate the good and lampoon the bad. Equal parts salivating and side-splitting, Magic Mike meets Tragic Mike in this showcase of all the “wrong” ways to be a man.
With dazzling showboys, innovative drag kings, and a dash of circus, this is a show you don’t want to miss! Starring performers of all shapes, sizes, and genders, we’re pushing boundaries and showing there’s more than one way to be sexy and masc!
Featuring:
Dave the Bear
His Royal Hairiness, Dave The Bear – The Man. The Fur. The Legend. International Striptease Icon and Number One Male Burlesque Performer in the UK, the Big Hairy Growler has been delighting audiences on stage, screen and television for what seems like hundreds of years and he’s just getting sexier, funnier, more charming and more deluded with time. Beautiful vocals, unmatched wit and the hairiest boobs in showbiz, you do not want to miss this.
Pronouns: He/Him/Daddy
Richard Melanin the Third
Ella The Great is enchanting as Richard Melanin the Third, internationally acclaimed clown and London drag icon. Celebrating the craft of clowning from the heart, specialising in playful subversive acts, and inviting audiences into a world of wonder, where no two encounters are the same. “Lights up the stage” (Scotsman) From beautiful silent clown to dynamic stand-up stilt walking, with quick wit and lasting charm. Join the magic and share the laughter!
Mr Pad Thai
Mr Pad Thai is a London based boylesque performer. Alumni of the Bitten Peach and Soho School of Burlesque, he has wowed London audiences with his tongue and cheeky, and risqué performances. He is also Creator and Leader of the all east and south east Asian male boylesque group the ‘Dragon Boiz’ who have sold out theatre shows and queer venues across London and the UK.
And hosted by Frisky Whispers
Glamorous, sultry, and a little bit tacky! Whether as a decadently adorned showboy or a commanding leather daddy, Frisky Whispers exudes old-school vaudeville showmanship. This queer cabaret performer is an expert tease, serving up a sumptuous visual feast peppered with camp and glittery flavour wherever he performs.
Join us for a tantalising evening you won’t soon forget
Why See This Show?
From the team behind Oxford’s iconic cabaret OxPHWOARd, this show brings the familiar flavour of camp to satirise masculinity in all its forms. Toxic MasculiniTEASE combines elements from old-school vaudeville, masculine archetypes, and pop culture, all layered with striptease, drag and circus to craft a hilarious and captivating evening.
What the Critics Say:
“A body-positive, drag-positive, weird-positive haven” – Daily Info
“An explosion of queer joy and performance art dressed in glittering suits, and sock suspenders and a metallic thong. A must-see for any creative queers in Oxford!” – Daily Info
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.