Monday 26th January 2026

Culture

Reflections about reading for fun

No matter which book is in front of me, I’m almost always reading in twenty-second bursts, and I’m constantly thinking about what else I could be looking at if I only picked up my phone.

‘Funny, sad things’: In conversation with ‘GREYJOY’

The cast and crew of 'Greyjoy' discuss their upcoming production, a show with a sharply comic tone that grapples with weighty themes.

Family Resemblance: Oxford’s Twin Cities

From prestigious university towns to ancient settlements, Oxford is twinned with seven cities around the world, spread across three continents.

A noble mind o’erthrown: ‘Hamlet’ at the National Theatre

This month, Hamlet returns to the stage in a new production soon to be released on National Theatre Live, following its staging last autumn.  

Review: ‘Pitch Perfect’

Cherwell Film and TV finds the latest acapella-fest doesn't exactly fulfil its title's promises

An alternative nativity

Huw Fullerton looks back on some of the most embarrassing moments of his life

Val Thorens in Pictures

Richard Nias shares some photos from the home of Varsity Trip 2012

Review: Blink-182 – Dogs Eating Dogs EP

Thomas Stewart is underwhelmed but optimistic about the latest chapter in Blink’s apparently never-ending story.

Review: Life of Pi

Becca Meier was unimpressed with Ang Lee's latest 3D spectacular

Review: Emmy & Tim @ Scala, London

Luke Barratt gets into the Christmas spirit at Emmy & Tim’s special event

Playing (the mother of) God

Tess Colley reminisces about her starring role in the school nativity

Review: Misfits Series 4

As the final episode of the 4th Series of Misfits airs, Huw Fullerton wonders how far the show's originality and purpose outlived its original cast

Christmas Crackers: Your Yuletide Cinema Guide!

The three wise men aren't the only ones who come bearing gifts this Christmas, Cherwell Film&TV brings you the best of Cinema for the coming weeks!

Typewriters at Dawn

Nina Black looks at literary feuds from Hemingway to Heller

The British Comedy Awards 2012: blasts from the past

Alexandra Sutton wonders whether this really is as good as we've got

Review: Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (North Wall)

Thomas Brookes sees evidence of misplaced genie-us

Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Nick Hilton is simultaneously impressed and frustrated with Peter Jackson's dense vision of The Hobbit

A Year in an Instant

Amy Rollason shares seasonal snapshots from her favourite spots

Review: Uno, Dos, Tre (Green Day)

Marc Pacitti puts the knife into the ageing punks' latest offering.

Review: Peep Show

Peep Show aficionado Tom Beardsworth reviews the first half of Series 8

Review: Great Expectations

Georgina Pollard's expectations were exceeded by this adaptation of a great masterpiece

Guide to Christmas music: 2012

Luke Barratt examines this year’s Christmas offerings, which vary severely in quality

Review: Carmen (ENO)

Finola Austin reviews a production that flirts with controversy yet lacks full conviction.

Review: Liz & Dick

Cherwell FIlm and TV confronts the Mutant Biopic of Elindsabeth Taylohan

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