Sunday 17th May 2026

Culture

Life on Earth: Art as armour in Mandel’s ‘Station Eleven’

The novel demonstrates how speculative fiction is a genre ultimately concerned with the relationship between the environment and the individual, between Earth and humanity.
Books Cici Zhang -

Who gets to speak? The rise of the male podcast epidemic

I couldn’t help but notice, however, that one of the reasons for my disillusionment with the genre was likely the glaring gender imbalance, often when it came to the most successful, well-known podcasts.
Culture Amy Lawson -

The Devil is Sponsored by Dior: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ in review

In the world of The Devil Wears Prada 2, there is one thing that could have never existed: The Devil Wears Prada.
Culture Ruya Oral -

Hidden Gems: ‘The Storytellers’ at Worcester College

From the first moments, The Storytellers feels unusually thoughtful, generous, and alive.
Art Willow Jopp -
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Alexia Millett asks if there is room for a new comedy channel amongst YouTube's viral sensations.

Not the Oxford Literary Festival

Alex Woolley talks to poet Adelle Stripe about the upcoming festival

Review: Parks and Recreation

Sophie Hall-Luke makes a case for persevering with Parks and Rec

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The new Cherwell Photo Editors are on the look out for English Hipsters.

Review: Eight

Will Obeney enjoys Rough Hewn's latest production

An international view of Oxford drama

Daisy Thomson talks about stereotypes, diversity and the Oxford Spanish Play

Preview: La Vida Es Sueño

A play you might not want to see, but one you'll be glad to have seen, says Samuel Graydon

Review: Phedre

Alexander Woolley is relieved to leave this problematic production
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