Sunday 15th March 2026

Culture

How 2025’s biggest films made their mark through music

The recent Oscar nominations have allowed us to reflect on how fundamental musical scores are to film, and the highlights of last year’s film soundtracks.
Culture Ruaridh McEwen -

Translating Oxford into Urdu

It’s a different emotion whenever I read the Urdu language. I’m not a native speaker, nor have I actively pursued learning the language, but as someone who finds solace in reading shayari (Urdu poetry), I wanted to follow it even in Oxford.
Books Manya Singh -

Stitching the world together: GFC’s London Fashion Week show

A few weeks ago we, the Cherwell fashion editors, were lucky enough to be extended an invite by the Global Fashion Collective to their London Fashion Week show.
Culture Cherwell Fashion -

Seeped in nostalgia: ‘Things I Know To Be True’ reviewed

Lighthouse Productions' 'Things I Know to Be True' had high expectations to meet. Put frankly, they nailed it.
Culture Charlie Bailey -
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Izzy Neil is impressed by James P. Mannion's latest play

Interview: The Oxford Imps

This term, nine new performers join Oxford's improvised comedy troupe - we get the inside info.

Interview: Louise Chantal

Fergus Morgan talks to the newly-appointed Chief Executive of the Oxford Playhouse

Review: Carousel

Bethan Roberts doesn't feel that this 1940s musical has stood the test of time

Why the two-part finale is not as new as you think

Sam Joyce argues that the split finale is a relic of cinema's past

Review: Assassins

We're impressed by this darkly comic Sondheim musical

Preview: Jackson and Grummitt – Planet Marmalade

Fergus Morgan meets the latest in a long line of Oxbridge comedy duos ahead of their BT sketch show in eighth week

Review: OBA Short Film Screening

Tom Barrie finds a wonderful range of student-made films showcased at OBA's annual screening.

Preview: Ridley’s Choice

Naomi Polonsky gets an insight into this thought-provoking piece of new theatre

Emily Russell: colours of Matisse and shapes of Malevich

Naomi Polonsky goes for an intense coffee with one of Oxford’s up-and-coming artists

Review: Red Red Meat – There’s A Star Above The Manger…

'An abyss of distorted ambience' – Jack Chown reviews the latest reissue from Red Red Meat

Review: The Oxford Revue’s Christmas Party

Lily McIlwain enjoys an uproarious evening of comedy

Drama Cuppers 2014: A Judge’s View

Anna Corderoy, OUDS Fresher's Rep and Cuppers Judge, gives us her thoughts on this year's competition

Review: Mark McGuire – Noctilucence

McGuire's latest release surpasses Kayleigh Tompkins' expectations

Review: Nathan Bowles – Nansemond

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull finds the new Nathan Bowles record both unvaried and uninspiring

Where Are They Now: Daniel Powter

Cherwell delves into the later careers of one-hit-wonders so you don't have to

Interview: Nick Mulvey

Nick Mulvey chats to Clare Saxby about song-writing and the life it brings with it

Review: Dream Police – Hypnotized

Rushabh Haria likes what he hears on Dream Police's eclectic new album

Awards don’t matter

Sam Joyce argues that movie awards are much ado about nothing

Review: The Imitation Game

Joe Holt finds this an unflinching, enthralling portrayal of a national hero
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