Culture

‘Our House’ in the middle of Beaumont Street

'Our House' ultimately becomes not just a story about crime or morality, but about the vulnerability of growing up and the frightening uncertainty of trying to decide who you are.

Culture Gavriella Epstein-Lightman -

Is the dancefloor really dead?

Tongue-in-cheek as it may be, Charli xcx’s ‘Rock Music’ speaks to the structural issues actively decimating nightlife across the world, even if her motivations may be more aesthetic than political.

Culture Emma Heagney -

Testing my patients: ‘The Effect’ at the BT Studio reviewed

Necessarily navigating the difference between ‘side effects’ and reality, the play strikes a fine balance between what one thinks and what one feels.

Culture Billy Skiggs -

‘The Harrowing of Hell.26’ reviewed

Fundamentally, The Harrowing of Hell.26 is a finely acted, well-produced play which was enjoyable enough to watch, but its conclusion is unsatisfying.

Culture Arun Lewis -

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

Preview: Chess the Musical

Kathryn Bennett enjoys an exciting tale of love and betrayal

Preview: The Oxford Imps

Alex Baugh celebrates ten years of comedy genius

Live Blog: Tommy Wiseau visits the Oxford Union

Max Long reports from the Union on the director's visit to the Union, of 'The Room' fame

Review: Pitchfork Disney

Jack Saville is impressed by an exploration of the dark allure of the grotesque

Review: In Her Eyes

Georgina Wilson is transfixed by a tragic and intimate musical

Interview: Nir Paldi

Naomi Polonsky chats to the creator of a new musical that tackles terror with cross-dressing and cabaret

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