The Olivier Hall

The Olivier Hall is an award-winning purpose-built concert and performance venue, completed in 2019

The oval shape of the hall echoes Oxford’s famous Sheldonian Theatre, and its striking oak panelling creates high-quality acoustics in a beautiful theatrical space. Complex patterns of vertical timber battens break up the sound and reduce reverberation times. The warmth of the wood and luxurious copper-toned seating means that the hall feels impressive without being too formal or hierarchical. An enclosed walkway of exposed concrete columns and full height glazing provides a light connection to our historic library and Willows, a large flexible foyer space with seating.

The Royal Institute of British Architects awarded the Olivier Hall, and its designers, TSH Architects, a RIBA South Award in 2022. Judged and presented locally, RIBA Regional Awards celebrate great architecture across the UK.

 

Watch the video below to see how the Olivier Hall can be used as a conference venue:

 

Capacity

Total: 850

Facilities and Equipment

Entrance Foyer

Mobile Box Office unit

Wheelchair seats are available and all floors are accessible via lift

Male, female and disabled toilets

Blue Badge parking is available on request 

Guest WIFI available by arrangement

All images of the Olivier Hall © Chris Heaney

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