Oxford, United Kingdom

Forgotten Stories Of Oxford

A Spoken Word collection which forms a walking tour of central Oxford, offering a glimpse behind the facade of a city whose name is synonymous with global elitism.

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Oxford city centre offers tours of Colleges, University tours guided by Alumni, Alice in Wonderland tours, Harry Potter tours, Inspector Morse tours, anything a TOURist could want… but where is the tour for people who want to look beyond the fictional and academic characters of the city? Forgotten Stories Of Oxford is a Spoken Word collection written by Rawz which comes together to form a tour of his home town's centre. Each poem is tied to a specific geographic location and a story about the not so ordinary residents who have walked the streets beneath the iconic skyline throughout distant and recent history. Bespoke tours are available guided by the artist himself, taking in a selection of the locations while Rawz performs the connected poetry, tells more about the stories which inspired the pieces, and answers questions. The tour is also available online to enjoy "self-guided" in central Oxford, or through a computer screen from wherever you are in the world.
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Organizer

Rawz

Venue

Central Oxford (Old Fire Station)

Start date

September 1st, 2023

End date

November 11th, 2027

Audience Role

Walker

Ages: All ages

Content Advisories

• Themes around death
• Use of headphones
• Bring smartphone
• Themes around colonization
• No sexual content

Interaction Advisories

• No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

• Event is wheelchair accessible
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Dress for the outdoors
• Extended walking
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About Rawz

Weaving magic birthed from the void. A practice rooted in social justice and the exploration and understanding of our interconnected worlds. Rawz is an Artist working in multiple mediums.