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The Sheldonian theatre is famous for its painted ceiling. However, in September 2004, the theatre was closed for most of the term for urgent remedial work on the roof, and when reopened, the brightly painted ceiling had been replaced by a brown-beige plain covering.
The Sheldonian theatre is famous for its painted ceiling. However, in September 2004, the theatre was closed for most of the term for urgent remedial work on the roof, and when reopened, the brigtly painted ceiling had been replaced by a brown-beige plain covering.
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You are in a gravelled court yard, a tourist is taking photographs. To the east is the Clarendon Building and to the south is the Old Bodleian Library. If you are careful you can walk west to the Museum of the History of Science.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian Theatre took over the role of the ceremonial hall of the University from St. Mary's Church. In addition to its role within the University, it is also a functional theatre and available for hire. Inquiries about events should be made at the Oxford Playhouse.

Admission Charges

  • £1.50 per adult
  • £1.00 per child aged 15 years or less
  • Group rate 50p per head parties of 15 and over

The Sheldonian theatre is famous for its painted ceiling. However, in September 2004, the theatre was closed for most of the term for urgent remedial work on the roof, and when reopened, the brigtly painted ceiling had been replaced by a brown-beige plain covering.

A sign posted in the theatre informs us that the painted panels could not be replaced without further restoration, and are in storage in Bristol. It will cost more than £1m to restore the panels and over two years, once the money is found, for them to be returned to the theatre.


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