Friday 29th May 2026

Culture

Oxford on-screen: Historical atmosphere and fantasy worlds

Ideally, we should strike a balance; an awareness of the reality of life at Oxford can co-exist with an appreciation of its grand architecture and historical atmosphere.
Culture Siena Tracey -

The rise of Stats.fm: Music as a signal of identity

It is far harder to maintain a separation between your taste, your identity, and how you are thought of by others.  
Culture Suzi Sharp -

‘Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question?’:  ‘Ulster American’ in review

Arun Lewis reviews Grá Productions' staging of David Ireland's 'Ulster American', and finds fault in an otherwise fascinating performance.
Culture Arun Lewis -

Subs, dubs, and AI flubs: Lost in film translation

How hard could it be to watch an entire film in German when I could not even introduce myself in the language? Quite hard, it turns out.
Culture Emma Heagney -
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Review: Iron Man 3

Is the franchise getting a bit rusty, or does this sequel prove its mettle?

How would Burke have rated Perry?

Henry Tonks ponders over the meaning of culture to conservative politics

Spotlight on…The Winterling

Interviews with the star-studded cast of a little-known play

Preview: She Stoops to Conquer

This genial and spirited play is sure to be a hit

Review: The Oxford Revue & Friends

A fresh take on last Saturday's show which featured the Revue along with the Durham Revue and Cambridge Footlights

Review: ‘The Emperor’s Tomb’ by Joseph Roth

Alexander Rankine admires Roth's raw, unpolished, new novel

Shrigley and the Turner Prize Shortlist

Nina Black on why David Shrigley's art has more to offer than a laugh

Review: The Apprentice

Anna Spencer finds the egos and the infighting just as watchable as ever

Jammin to… ‘Biggest Fan Ever’ by Filthy Boy

Luke Barratt wants to share this disturbing but enthralling narrative song

Review: 1984

An ambitious but successful performance

Review: The Goat or Who is Sylvia?

This controversial and unsettling play is not for the faint-hearted

Review: Hay Fever

Luvvies and lust in a summery setting: Hay Fever ticks all the boxes

Review: The Trial

The verdict on this stripped-down production of Kafka

Review: Midnight at the Rue Morgue

The verdict on an immersive theatre piece based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe at the BT

Daft Punk funk? Are you drunk?

Oli Davies launches his defence of the French duo

Review: Guys & Dolls

Thoughts on Pembroke's yearly musical

Tracks of the Week: May 7th

I didn't do one of these last week so hopefully these songs will be twice as good as usual.

Preview: Lead Feathers

A look at the newest offering from the writers who brought you Bluebeard

Interview: Wang Leehom

Susan Yu speaks to the Taiwanese-American pop superstar

Preview: The Winterling

Preview of the Winterling, on in 4th week at the Keble O'Reilly Theatre.
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