Culture

Rory Stewart’s ‘Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders’ in review

Middleland (2025) is not his masterpiece, but it is as much worth reading as any of his work – erudite, perceptive, and beautifully written.

Books Hassan Akram -

A breakdown in technicolour: ‘Company’ in review

With flashing lights and a shower of confetti, Fennec Fox Productions’ Company bursts onto the Playhouse stage to deliver its exuberant portrayal of romantic pessimism, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Culture Beatrix Arnold -

Lost and found: The art of translation

Translation should be more than mechanic substitution. It demands that the translator acts as a conduit, conveying the intricacies of emotion, style, and intention, while negotiating the hurdles of linguistic complexity.

Books Beatrix Arnold -

‘An enormous amount of humour’: ‘Lemons’ review

Lighthouse Productions’ debut project delivered a fast paced, hilarious version of Sam Steiner’s script. Even the argumentative scenes prompted laughs.

Culture Charlie Bailey -

Review: Under The Skin

There is a hauntingly austere beauty to 'Under The Skin', but some may not be able to sustain interest in this emotionally muted world.

Review: The Past

Asghar Farhadi's emotional drama once again proves his virtuosity as a film-maker

The Mighty Comeback

Inspired by Kate Bush's recent gig announcement, Rushabh Haria charts the highs and lows of artists who've come out of their career hiatus to make last ditch attempts at reclaiming the charts.

Don’t limit literature in prison

Why building books into an incentive and reward scheme is entirely counterproductive.

Review: Starred Up

Niamh McIntyre finds David Mackenzie's British prison drama to be a compelling and unflinching look at life behind bars

Printers and Presses

Isaac Goodwin takes a trip to the Bodleian’s historic presses with the Bibliophiles.

The Gods are in us: Kate Tempest

David McShane on why Tempest's epic spoken-word poetry is best seen live.

Review: Pterodactyls

Zoe Slater is compelled by this dark comedy about a dysfunctional family

Review: Dial M for Murder

Emma Papworth relishes the murderous machinations in this staged thriller

Review: The Curious Case of the Improvised Musical

Vicky Holley is enraptured by this improvised musical comedy extravaganza

Review: Devised Play I – Fear

Ellie Wade fears that the play's title eclipses an excellent production

Interview: Eagulls

Two weeks after the release of their self-titled debut album, Helen Thomas talks to frontman George Mitchell about punk, writing and smurfs

Review: Great Gatsby

Naomi Polonsky finds this show 'almost' great.

Preview: Pterodactlys

Georgina Wilson is bewitched by this symbolic portrayal of a family

Focus On: New Writers

Ben Horton meets the winners of the OUDS New Writing Festival

Bargain Bin: The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat

Cherwell trawls charity shops looking for musical bargains

Review: The Notwist – Close to Glass

Adam Piascik isn't impressed by this new, experimental album

Review: Nothing – Guilty of Everything

My Bloody Valentine inspired guitar rock earns Guilty of Everything four stars from Adam Piascik

Review: Ava Luna – Electric Balloon

Ben Phillips takes a listen to the lo-fi sophomore record of Brooklyn four piece Ava Luna

Culture Editorial: A Hearty Wahoo For Entrenched Classism

Our culture editor's thoughts on Wahoo's most recent attempt at social commentary

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