the Sheldonian Theatre
/ðə ʃelˌdəʊniən ˈθɪətə/
/ðə ʃelˌdəʊniən ˈθiːətər/
(also the Sheldonian)
- a large theatre that is part of Oxford University. It was designed by Christopher Wren and built in 1663. Graduates of the university are given their degrees there. It is also used for other university ceremonies and for concerts (not plays).