St Edward's Prospectus 2024

The Arts at St Edward’s

No other school in the country has an arts centre like The North Wall. Launched nearly two decades ago with the support of Richard Attenborough, George Fenton and Judi Dench, The North Wall boasts a national reputation for the quality and scope of its prolific public programme. Over 100 performances and exhibitions by talented writers, actors, dancers, directors and artists from across the UK and Europe attract 20,000 visitors a year. Daily access to a professional theatre and art gallery is illuminating and inspiring for our pupils, and a vital factor in the outstanding drama, art and dance at Teddies. Beyond the practical benefits, The North Wall provides a meaningful link with our local community which, as a city school, is a big part of our identity.

‘The North Wall is a crucial part of theatre’s wider ecology, providing a platform for cutting-edge theatre that inspires both audiences and emerging artists. Without it, Oxford wouldn’t just be the poorer, but so would the whole of British theatre.’ LYN GARDNER, JOURNALIST AND THEATRE CRITIC

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