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The North Wall Arts Centre was built on the
site of a Victorian swimming pool situated on
the grounds of St Edward’s School, Oxford.
After over a century of use, this pool became
redundant when a new one was built on the
school playing fields. The School’s Governors
decided to develop the pool and adjoining
buildings as a new arts centre. This decision
was driven by David Christie, the Warden, the
composer George Fenton (C, 1963-1967),
Governor, and Anthony Kerr-Dineen, the then
Director of Cultural Activities at St Edward’s.
The arts centre opened to the public in 2007
with its inaugural Summer Festival.
The North Wall is home to the Drama
Department of St Edward’s, providing a space
for dance rehearsals, stage productions and
artistic exhibitions, shared with professional
actors, performers and artists from around
the world.
This year, The North Wall’s programme
seeks to celebrate its achievements, and pave
the way for the next 10 years. We invite
you to join us in our celebrations. Our
highlights include:
20th May:
Susan Calman: The Calman before the
Storm, comedy star from QI, HINGFY and
Mock the Week.
27th May:
Stig of the Dump, a childhood favourite
directed by Olivier-Award-nominated
Luke Sheppard, and Olivier-Award-winning
playwright Mike Kenny.
31st May-10th June:
Adeliza Mole:The Progression
Landscapes, abstract landscapes from the
great great granddaughter of Victorian water-
colourist J H Mole.
6th-8th June:
WhileWe’re Here, theatre by Critics-Circle-
winning playwright and novelist Barney Norris.
24th June:
St Edward's Summer Exhibition
The grand finale of a year's work from Shells
to Upper Sixth.
F E A T U R E S
To book tickets, and find out more information about The North Wall, telephone 01865 319450,
visit or visit The North Wall on South Parade.