Wednesday 28th January 2026

Culture

How does an Oxford student read 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: Henry V

Beatrice Borbon is impressed by the sincere humanity in Dominic Dromgoole's production

Light at Night

Amy Rollason works with the unpredictable light of fireworks and fairgrounds

Going Down on Grey

Vickie Morrish finds Fifty Shades of Grey to be an entertaining if unsatisfying read.

Nozstock calling

Nozstock festival is on the hunt for a talented new student band.

Review: Close the Coalhouse Door

Vickie Morrish opens the door to a play rich in mining history

The sun always Riesers

Tom Goulding talks to Tobias Rieser, the man behind Klangkarussell

The Enemy, Streets in the Sky review

Aaron Payne finds much to praise in The Enemy's latest effort.

Review: Arabian Nights

Rosalee Edwards is impressed by the immersive experience this play offers

Oxford Oddities #6 – LMH

Exploring the history of our colleges to discover eccentric artistic personalities.This week: LMH

Swanky flash of fiction

Review of Diane Williams’ Vicky Swanky is a Beauty

Piercing the prejudice

Review of 'Piercing Brightness' at Modern Art Oxford

Oxford Oddities #5 – Balliol

Exploring the history of our colleges to discover eccentric artistic personalities. This week: Balliol

Women Ageing Gracefully

Vickie Morrish is entranced by RONA's exhibition at St. Hilda's

Crime Watch: Oxford through the eyes of Lewis

Cherwell TV investigates Oxford, as seen in ITV's Lewis

Another Toni Hits Home

Adam Whiley dissects Toni Morrison's latest novel

Review: Snow White and the Huntsman

Georgina Pollard enjoys a fairytale cinema experience.

A capp-hell-yeah!

Patrick Scott and Olivia Arigho-Stiles contemplate a cappella music

Review: Moonrise Kingdom

Nick Hilton is charmed by the latest offering from Wes 'Rushmore' Anderson

Review: Closer

Rosalee Edwards finds that this play spectacularly exceeds her expectations

Preview: Kissing the Floor

Rosalee Edwards takes a look at this unusual and thought provoking adaptation

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