The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade
Step back in time for a musical of songs inspired by the real-life story of five women who started a fire brigade to protect their university college – but ended up fighting more than fires in a struggle for equality.
It follows the story of five trailblazing women, all studying science at 1880s Girton College, Cambridge: physicist Hertha Ayrton, astronomer Annie Maunder, botanist Ethel Sargant, mathematician Charlotte Scott and chemist Ida Freund.Â
As this unlikely crew fights fires of every kind, they begin to realise they’re part of a bigger battle: for the right to equal education, to work as scientists, and to vote. Even if it means starting a few fires themselves…
Set against the unique backdrop of Goring Fire Station, Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service are delighted to host highlights of this evocative musical in concert – in its first performance at a Fire Station!Â
Bring your own seating and picnic for an evening celebrating the inclusive spirit and diversity of the fire service.
The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade
Written by Helen Arney, Jenni Pinnock and Brian Mackenwells.
The Gap Festival
The GAP Festival is a celebration of the arts and entertainment that started as an ambitious cultural project in 2014 as a legacy to the Queen’s Jubilee.
After the first Festival, the word spread and now a Festival takes place in June every other year in the beautiful Goring Gap villages of Goring and Streatley.
It brings outstanding performers and artists together with events encompassing art, music, literature, comedy, theatre, science and more.
The Goring and Streatley Festival, as it is officially known, is a registered charity.
They rely on the generous support of their volunteers, sponsors, and individual donations to bring this Festival to you.
The GAP Festival exists to promote, educate and engage people with arts and cultural activities in our community.Â
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