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Why does everyone like East of Eden so much?

A beautiful book, written in a determinedly readable style, is bound to become popular, not to mention the endless power of nostalgia.

The return of the surreal 

Mythical, dreamlike, phantasmagorical, and absurd: Surrealism, which took the art world by storm in...

Must theatre be so dire? Thoughts on the “unworthy scaffold”

If 'art est celare artem' (true art is to conceal art), then theatre is pretty poor art. You ain't fooling me into thinking that's a storm.

Seasonal reads: On childhood hobbies, growing up, and guilt

Reconnecting with reading is something many people tend to do on a summer holiday,...

Review: OUJO at the Jericho Tavern

Adam Lebovits finds himself entranced by what the Oxford University Jazz Orchestra has to offer.

A Shark’s Tale

Viccy Ibbett interviews Headington's favourite resident, Bill Heine

What the Folk?

Olivia Arigho Stiles looks at what the Oxford Folk weekend has to offer

JLS to Pay a Visit to Oxford’s Dreaming Spires

Olivia Arigho Stiles on what JLS' recently announced Oxford tour date means for those staying over the summer

A Bluffers’ Guide to: First Wave Hardcore

In what might be the final Bluffers' Guide, Matt Robinson examines the origins of Hardcore

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Actor’s Blog

Barney Iley- Williamson on why he's having more fun than you are

Review: Out Through The In Door

Natasha Frost is disillusioned by Alex Mills' efforts

A Bluffers’ Guide to Scandipop (Twee)

Natasha Frost showcases some fine Scandinavian wares

AKB48: Seriously big in Japan

Natasha Frost embarks on a cultural journey of discovery, winding up somewhere on the internet

Review: Dirty Three – Toward The Low Sun

Thomas May is left stunned by Dirty Three's latest offering

Review: Monolake – Ghosts

Harry Scholes sits down with his idol's latest release. It's a new Monolake ladies and gentlemen

The Complete ‘BrazenCheek’

James Fennemore and Joshua Phillips share their witty theatrical musings

The final curtain call

Charlotte Lennon on the ups and downs of Hilary theatre

Review: Snookered

Flora Zackon reviews a well crafted and playful exploration of the lives of four young Muslims

Bops, Bhangra and Break-ups

Anirudh Mandagere on Oxford’s annual Bollywood extravaganza, 'Chutney and Chips'

Bourne to be mild

Ben McEvoy is disappointed by Sam Bourne's recent thriller

A towering presence

Emma Zacharia looks up at London's brand new landmark

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Director’s Blog

Kate O'Connor on the sex in Shakespeare

Andy Warhol: Billy Name and the superstar game

Jack Powell interviews Billy Name, Warhol’s lover, friend, and one of his ‘superstars’

Andy Warhol: Your 15 minutes of fame

Ceri Fowler discusses Warhol’s notorious hangout Studio 54

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