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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: 

Kiki Lovechild 

This year Kiki celebrates 20 years experience as a cabaret and theatre clown, having been a staple on the UK scene since the burlesque revival. He’s travelled extensively around the UK, Europe and beyond with a wide range of cabaret, vaudeville, burlesque and theatre shows. As a full time professional idiot, he has one aim in life – to make audiences happy. 

 

Dr D Lo 

Originally from the deep South of Brazil, Dr D Lo is a neuroscientist, aerialist and performer. D Lo is a pole and aerial instructor and, when not in the lab, you can find him teaching and training in different studios in London… or performing in his pants in a cabaret around the Southeast! 

 

Jay Division 

Jay Division is making his long-awaited return to the stage and can’t wait to reveal all once again for his favourite audience! His dynamic performances wow the crowd, finding a midpoint in the triad of alluring, camp and hilarious with his array of boylesque and lip-syncing routines. He was a finalist in Man Up 2019, possibly the biggest drag king competition in the world, which saw him appear in Vogue Italia (well, on their Instagram page at least…) This time he’ll be bringing an unforgettable rendition of a much-loved strip tease classic… hold on to your hats! 

 

And hosted by Frisky Whispers 

Glamorous, sultry, and a little bit tacky! This dazzling showboy and queer cabaret performer has a flair for flamboyant burlesque and isn’t afraid to show it. Frisky Whispers will have you salivating at every glove peel and fan twirl! 

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 modern classic movies, masculine archetypes, and even junk food, 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 

 

Facebook: @oxphwoard 
Instagram: @oxphwoard 
Twitter: @oxphwoard 

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.

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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.