Peter Oliver (1926-2007)

Peter Oliver was the artistic founder of Oval House, a pioneer in a theatre movement which formed one of the major new developments in the 1960’s, and remains at the heart of many people’s artistic lives.

Peter Oliver died earlier this year, but the spirit of what he did is alive and kicking at the core of what Oval House is today.

This page is for those who wish to remember Peter and his influence, re-connect with other friends and artists of a generation who transformed theatre, and for researchers and theatre historians who would like to find out more about a period of history which was so busy being spontaneous and creative that very little is documented.

Welcome to Oval House, and welcome to the Peter Oliver page. Please do contribute your memories, your thoughts and accounts of your own activities during the Peter Oliver years.

Above all this page is made with our thanks – from Oval House to Peter Oliver and his family.

Deborah Bestwick, Director, Oval House Theatre.