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SUMMARY:Closure Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:About Closure Cabaret\n\n\n\nWelcome to Closure Cabaret – a solo comedy show where every ex gets one final encore. \n\n\n\nHeartbroken emcee Razmatastique (Maria Ansdell’s French-accented alter ego) cannot let her former lovers rest in peace. Instead\, she summons them back to the stage for one final performance in pursuit of that most elusive fantasy: closure. \n\n\n\nOver the course of an hour\, audiences meet a parade of romantic archetypes: Billy the Playground Pirate\, Lil Pogo Mick the year-nine talent-show rapper\, karaoke cowboy Ol’ Smokey Joe\, self-serious poet Lazarus Velour\, love-bombing illusionist Shhhaun\, and one final surprise.  \n\n\n\nEach ex arrives armed with their own glittering cabaret act\, as Razmatastique desperately attempts to rewrite romantic history before a live audience. \n\n\n\nCreated and performed by Maria Ansdell\, Closure Cabaret blends clown\, character comedy\, original music and audience participation into a theatrical rollercoaster of romantic misadventure.  \n\n\n\nFollowing sold-out performances at Soho Theatre with London Clown Festival and a full run at the Edinburgh Fringe\, the show returns to Oxford for a special homecoming at The Old Fire Station\, where Closure Cabaret first began life as a Scratch Night performance. \n\n\n\nWhether you’ve fallen head over heels or sworn off dating altogether\, Closure Cabaret is a joyful love letter to romance in all its forms – romantic\, platonic and everything in between.  \n\n\n\nPerfect for fans of clown\, inventive solo theatre and alternative character comedy\, Closure Cabaret is full of absurdity\, surprising tenderness and playful audience interaction.  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this fantastical cabaret; a home for anyone who’s ever struggled to move on\, held onto a memory for too long\, or wondered why some relationships linger long after they’ve ended.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat the Critics Say\n\n\n\n\n“A rare talent and an exceptional crafter of characters.” ★★★★★⅕ \n\n\n\nThe Reviews Hub   \n\n\n\n\n\n“Most definitely a performer to watch.” ★★★★  \n\n\n\nRialto Arts  \n\n\n\n\n\n“Masterful clowning.” ★★★★  \n\n\n\nA Youngish Perspective  \n\n\n\n\n\n“A comedy blast.” ★★★★  \n\n\n\nFernyhough Reviews  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £15.00 \n\n\n\nPay more – £20.00 \n\n\n\nPay less – £10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 16 October 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains mild sex references. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Old Fire Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Old Fire Station\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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SUMMARY:TCI Improv Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:About TCI Improv Comedy Night\n\n\n\nEnjoy Oxford’s monthly fix of long-form comedy improv from the best acts in the local and London scenes\, brought to you by The Collective Imagination Improv. \n\n\n\nNew to comedy improv? Expect a night of improvised comedy sketches and scenes from some of the finest teams in Oxford and London. Long-form improv is one of the fastest growing and vibrant alternative comedy formats in the UK\, and you can see the best of it right here in Oxford. \n\n\n\nThis month’s teams are: \n\n\n\nAtomic Wasp Improv – TCI Improv’s very own House Team. Using only your suggestions\, they’ll weave a series of monologues and comedy sketches that create a world of hilarious characters and the unexpected relationships between them.  \n\n\n\nCome pull up a chair and settle in for a night of hilarious comedy hosted by The Collective Imagination Improv.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £10.00 \n\n\n\nPay more – £13.00 \n\n\n\nPay less – £7.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 16 October 2026 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n18+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains spontaneous\, unscripted content that may include adult themes and unexpected humour. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nGuest team to be confirmed.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Old Fire Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Old Fire Station\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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