O'Reilly Theatre
The building was designed by Rick Mather Architects during 1996–2002. Theatreplan designed O'Reilly Theatre within the building, in collaboration with Rick Mather Architects, at a cost of £1.2 million. The building also includes various meeting rooms. The building is thermally connected to the ground through water circulating via the pilings in the foundations, thus reducing the building's cooling and heating needs. The six-storey building includes extensive structural glass work, with an entrance canopy that uses cantilever glass beams supported on bearings in the external wall.
The overall building project won the following awards:
- 2003
- Brick Awards Building of the Year
- Brick Awards Best Public Building
- Oxford Preservation Trust Environmental Award
- 2004
- RIBA Award
- 2005
- Civic Trust Award – Commendation
The building is named after the hedge fund Sloane Robinson, established by Hugh Sloane and George Robinson, both alumni of the University of Oxford. Robinson was a student at Keble College itself.
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| Full name | Keble O'Reilly Theatre |
|---|---|
| Address | Keble College, Blackhall Road, Oxford OX1 3PG, United Kingdom |
| Capacity | 250 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Architect | Theatreplan |
| Website | |
| oreillytheatre.co.uk | |
O'Reilly Theatre
The O'Reilly Theatre is a flexible studio theatre located within the Sloane Robinson Building at Keble College. The theatre was completed in 2002.
The seating capacity of the space ranges from 128 to 250, depending on the setup chosen. The standard configuration is end-on, but alternatives include traverse and in-the-round. The theatre is named after Sir Tony O'Reilly, the billionaire Irish businessman and former international rugby union player, who contributed most of the funds.
Performances
The Theatre is managed by the Martin Esslin Society, who are responsible for choosing the productions staged in the theatre each term. Talks are also given by well-known actors.
- 2018
- Twelfth Night (January 17 – January 20)
- The 39 Steps (January 31 – February 3)
- Oxford Alternotives (March 7)
- 2020
- The Entertainer (February 6 – February 10)
- Other
Further performances have also taken place. Performances are often reviewed in the Oxford Mail newspaper.
External links
- Sloane Robinson Building floor plans
- O'Reilly Theatre website
- O'Reilly Theatre – Keble College
- O'Reilly Theatre events
References
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- ^ Marnoch, Cameron (13 October 2017). "A Modern Day Adaptation of Caesar in the O'Reilly". The Oxford Student. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Kiaya (25 October 2023). "'Hamlet' in the Modern World: Interview with Cast and Crew". Cherwell. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Shamash, Yolanda (16 February 2017). "Anna Karenina is Given a New Lease of Life in the O'Reilly". The Oxford Student. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Hagerty, Maeve (28 November 2022). "Delightful, witty and well-rendered: 'Blithe Spirit' in review". Cherwell. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Gray, Christopher (10 March 2010). "Bent: O'Reilly Theatre, Keble Colleged". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Woodforde, Giles (29 November 2013). "Chicago @ O'Reilly Theatre, Keble College, Oxford". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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