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‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ in review

The Harris Manchester Players immersed Oxford’s inhabitants in the delightful world of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest this May.

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Inarticulacy in part and in whole: ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ in review

When I heard that Jim Jarmusch had released a new anthology film, I fondly remembered watching Night on Earth (1991) some years ago.

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On Geese and the Cult of the Fake Fan

Great statistics could be drawn up about how often men in Oxford will want to talk to me about Geese.

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Booksmaxxing and the illusion of being “disgustingly educated”

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More Than Just Play?

Emma Hewitt discusses the risks of censorship in theatre

Review: Nebraska

Alexander Payne's latest feature is saddening, hilarious and heart-warming - largely due to Bruce Dern's compelling performance

Interview: Dannie Abse and Hannah Ellis

Haf Davies explores the ferociously Welsh poetic heritage of Dylan Thomas

Review: The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug

Though a vast improvement on the first instalment of 'The Hobbit', Peter Jackson's latest Middle Earth offering is still unable to fully capture the magic of Tolkien.

The 5 biggest music baddies of 2013

In descending order of baddiness, Helen Thomas takes you through the lowest points the music world reached this year, and the five villainous artists that made them happen.

The price of pantomime

Georgina Wilson discusses the cost of 'He's-Behind-You!'

Cherwell’s cultural Christmas cracker

If you are at a loss as to what to put on your Christmas list, do not fear! Art and Books have helpfully provided a guide to the brightest and best cultural offerings this Christmas vacation

What does ‘cool’ mean?

Luke Barratt considers our cultural conception of the word 'cool'

Letter from Cowley

Abby Carroll writes home from a far-flung region

Interview – MS MR

Luke Barratt talks music videos, Tumblr and the creative process with MS MR

Introduction to… Lieder

William Pimlott explains the appeal of German classical pop

Review: Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe

21st-century R&B with the emphasis on blues over rhythm

Review: Kvetch

Hard-hitting, brilliant and very, very, very funny

Live Review: Palma Violets

Palma Violets are too heavy on sweat and too light on passion for Helen Thomas

Balloon breasts and whoopee cushions with Ellen Page

Director Ellen Page offers her insight into KVETCH, a play 'dedicated to the afraid'

Interview: Roddy Doyle

James Tozer talks to Roddy Doyle about middle-age, teaching, and Fernando Torres

Review: Trains and Lovers

Laura-Beth Shanahan finds McCall Smith's stories 'comforting as hot chocolate'

Preview: Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down

An intimate depiction of domestic violence at the TSK

A Grimm Birthday

As the 200th anniversary year of the Brothers Grimm's 'Kinder und HausmÓ“rchen' draws to a close, Enyuan Khong reflects on the fairy tales' significance

Review: Pericles

A riotous, genuinely fun night of theatre

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Culture

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ in review

Inarticulacy in part and in whole: ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ in review

On Geese and the Cult of the Fake Fan

Booksmaxxing and the illusion of being “disgustingly educated”

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