Word Power
About Word Power
A celebration of words, voices and everything in between.
Words have power. But they can also misbehave.
Word Power returns this November for another gloriously unpredictable evening of spoken word, poetry, performance and lyrical experimentation at The Old Fire Station.
Forget any idea of what a poetry night is supposed to sound like.
Word Power brings together an eclectic collection of voices, styles and perspectives — from abstract hip-hop lyricism and political wordplay to poems about foxes, relationship rants, theatrical storytelling, surreal observations and, yes, some magnificently unnecessary toilet humour.
Some pieces will make you think. Some might move you. Some will make you laugh. And some may leave you wondering what on earth just happened.
That’s rather the point.
At its heart, Word Power is simply a celebration of what happens when people are given the space to play with language – whether that’s poetry, rap, theatre, storytelling, rhythm, rhyme, ranting, whispering or something that stubbornly refuses to fit into any particular box.
There is no house style and no requirement to arrive armed with a beret and an existential crisis.
Just real voices, good words and different ways of seeing the world.
Come for the poetry.
Stay for the foxes.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Standard – £8.00
Pay more – £11.00
Pay less – £5.00
Dates & times:
Friday 06 November 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes
About The Old Fire Station
The Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre, exhibitions, music, comedy, and workshops.
It shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists, audiences, and vulnerable communities together, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change.
Discover more about The Old Fire Station, including travel, access and venue information.
