Rhubarb 2017

ST EDWARD’S r h u b a r b

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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 www.thenorthwall.com or visit The North Wall on South Parade.