Wednesday 14th January 2026

Culture

Falling out of Louvre

In spite of recent events, the expected heightened security was nowhere evident.

The cost of ‘free’: How streaming undermines the value of music

Monthly subscriptions may seem affordable when compared to vinyl, but the cost quickly accumulates.

2025 releases you may not have seen (but definitely should)

It’s that time of year again: the season in which we are inundated with...

‘Dark, revealing, gripping’: In conversation with the cast of ‘JACK’

JACK, by Musketeer Productions, reimagines the cult story of the most notorious serial killer...

Cherwell Tries…Cut & Stick

Every week, Cherwell tries a new cultural experience: this week, we helped produce a feminist zine

Letter From…Lyon

A relentlessly realistic run-down of life teaching the South of France

Review: The Hilary Review

Lisa Bernhardt is bowled over by the unpredictable, absurd, and hilarious

Review: Semi Monde

Georgina Wilson enjoys the aimless wanderings of wealthy 1920s Paris

Review: American Horror Story: Coven

Veronica Heney finds this third series to be as dazzlingly bonkers as the first two

French Film: the original and best

Eleanor Halls extols the virtues of the French cinema scene

Review: Blurred Lines

Bethan Roberts is struck by this theatrical exploration of the controversial song

Preview: Sweeney Todd

Ben Horton looks forward to a thrill ride from start to finish

Directing at the Donmar

Georgina Wilson witnesses a talk by award-winning director Michael Grandage

Review: Ballad of the Burning Star

Naomi Polonsky is gripped by this experimental blend of conflict and cabaret

Review: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Laurie Churchman is unconvinced by an ambitious attempt to juggle the authentic and the modern

Review: The Oxford Imps’ 10th Anniversary Spectacular

Emma Hewitt enjoys a diverse selection of comedy treats

Bargain Bin: The Four Tops – Loco in Acapulco

Helen Thomas gets lost in the dangerous art of listening to vinyl.

Reverend at the crossroads

Nasim Asl asks Jon 'The Reverend' McClure about forthcoming album, Thirty-Two

Review: Illum Sphere – Ghosts of Then and Now

Ryan Hunn's debut for Ninja Tune is an impressive display of balance and a light touch.

Review: Temples – Sun Structures

Temples' brand of modern psychedelia, in its drive for reflection rather than imitation, makes for a masterpiece.

Review: Young Fathers – Dead

The debut album from the Edinburgh hip hop group perpetually casts off all expectations.

Culture Editorial: Inside Llewyn Davies

Evy Cavalla gets inside Inside Llewyn Davies

Letter From… Beijing

Beijing's weirdos aren't so weird, says Stefan Harvey

Cherwell Culture Tries… Slam Poetry

Matt Broomfield is won over by a slamtastic bunch of poets

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