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OxfordThe Sheldonian TheatreOxford University, Broad Street, Oxford , OX1 3AZ Tel: 01865 277299 Fax: 01865 277295 The Theatre is the ceremonial hall of the University. It is named after Gilbert Sheldon, Warden of All Souls College and later Archbishop of Canterbury; who paid for its building between 1664-9. It was the first major design of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford. The name and design of the building are derived from Roman theatres, open to the sky, and the painted ceiling by Robert Streater also expresses this characteristic. It shows Truth combining with the Arts and Sciences to expel Ignorance from the University, a task successfully accomplished. The Theatre is now also used for lectures and concerts.Tel 01865 277299, Fax 01865 277295 e-mail Custodian@Sheldon.ox.ac.uk
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