Prepare yourselves Didcot, because OxPHWOARd are back! It’s the queerest time of year, so they’re bringing another explosion of, queer, neo and boundary-pushing cabaret to Cornerstone Arts Centre. With different acts every time, from the fierce and feisty to the silly and surreal, the iconic OxPHWOARd has been a staple of the Oxfordshire scene for over 10 years.

Featuring some of the best in the UK burlesque and drag scene, prepare for a glittering array of lip syncing, striptease, and comedy, with a dash of circus to boot as we celebrate Pride the best possible way. OxPHWOARd’s resident weirdos – comedy drag queen Ginger Tart and boylesque tease Frisky Whispers – are joined by some stellar performers

Donna Poderosa
Donna Poderosa is an international award winning burlesque artist with a passion for cabaret & booty shaking. In 2024 She was voted in the Top 50 most influential burlesque figures worldwide and has been spreading her love for performance across the UK & far beyond since 2022. Donna is a proud alumni of the Soho School of Burlesque by Evelyn Carnate and of the Black Burlesque School by Sadie Sinner The Songbird. Donna is also a qualified Twerk Instructor and has taught workshops as part of festivals and ad hoc.

Luspinda
Luspinda is a 6x world record breaking hula hooper and drag artist. She hosts and produces The Drag Circus and has performed on TV (Cbeebies, BBC, ITV, Discovery Channel) and the world’s most exciting stages (including Glastonbury, Phoenix Arts Club, Greenman Festival, Mighty Hoopla, The Hippodrome, Southbank Centre, National Theatre). She hula hoops, roller skates, sings, and makes people laugh, sometimes all at once.

Mx Cyanide
Mx Cyanide is a captivating transgender burlesque and sideshow artist known for pushing the boundaries of performance art while celebrating gender diversity and body positivity. Nominated for best performer at the UK fetish Awards and the Sexual Freedom awards 3 years running, Mx Cyanide has been mesmerising audiences across the world for almost a decade. Combining traditional burlesque’s glamour with the raw, edgy elements of sideshow artistry they are a master of both tricks and tease

With a kitschy approach and a killer soundtrack, this charming show promises to gleefully question what it means to be sexy with a wry smile and a face full of glitter.
Think strong, think silly, and think sexy.

“A subversive, feel good romp” – Daily Info

This is a show celebrating the camp, queer, and eclectic. Serving fierce, funny and frisky cabaret acts – an electric evening showcasing burlesque and drag as you’ve never seen it before. Phwoar!

OxPHWOARd is an inclusive space that welcomes people of all ages (18+), genders, sexualities, races, religion and identities.

£20