Merton College Chapel | Sheldonian Theatre University Church | Exeter College Chapel The Sheldonian Theatre was completed in 1669 to a design by Sir Christopher Wren from funds donated by Gilbert Sheldon, who during his long career held office as Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of the University of Oxford. In 1994 the theatre was described by the European Commission as "one of the architectural jewels of Oxford". In addition to functioning as the ceremonial hall of the University, the Sheldonian is Oxford's main venue for large-scale classical concerts. Few spaces can match its atmosphere or acoustic. Seating plan: Website: www.sheldon.ox.ac.uk