Wednesday 20th May 2026

Culture

Inarticulacy in part and in whole: ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ in review

When I heard that Jim Jarmusch had released a new anthology film, I fondly remembered watching Night on Earth (1991) some years ago.

On Geese and the Cult of the Fake Fan

Great statistics could be drawn up about how often men in Oxford will want to talk to me about Geese. 

Booksmaxxing and the illusion of being “disgustingly educated”

If you are as chronically online as I am, then it is more than...

Blood will have blood: Cross Keys Productions’ ‘Macbeth’

Shakespeare revivals must tread a fine line: too often they turn into one-actor vehicles or experiments, or shipwreck upon the squall of their adaptation.

Review: Jake’s Progress

Angus Hawkins is disappointed by the lacklustre music and insincere dialogue of this new musical

Preview: The Truth

Katharine Terrell applauds this funny and engaging comedy

Review: James Vincent McMorrow, O2 Academy

Natasha Frost finds herself close to tears by James Vincent McMorrow, despite misgivings about the venue

From Page to Stage

Victoria Weavil muses on translation in the theatre

Turl Street Arts Festival, 2012

Natasha Frost is delighted by the array of artsy goodies in this year's extravaganza

Review: Freshwoman

Daniel Frampton is left in fits of laughter by this new piece of comedic writing

Preview: The Barefaced Night

Daniel Frampton eagerly awaits the first night of this original and intriguing dance production

Knockin’ on Heaven’s door

Sophie Jamieson talks to the still nervous, but strikingly honest, Rebecca Ferguson

Nightclubbing in Oxford

Cherwell Music talks to the organisers of their favourite Oxford clubnights and events

A Bluffers’ Guide To: Shoegaze

Natasha Frost introduces the scene that celebrates itself

Review: Ital – Hive Mind

Adam Piascik ain't too keen on Ital's debut album on Planet Mu

Review: The Twilight Sad – No One Can Ever Know

Simon Torracinta digs his teeth into The Twilight Sad's third album

Manfred Eicher: Sound, silence and the importance of clarity

In a rare interview, Manfred Eicher, founder of the influential ECM label, talks tradition and production values with En Liang Khong

Milja, Movies and Mephisto

Daniel Frampton interviews Milja Fenger, director of Mephisto showing at the Oxford Playhouse during 6th week

Preview: Chekhov’s Shorts

Barbara Speed is given a tantalising taste of an intriguing production of Chekhov Shorts

The elephant in the room

Viccy Ibbett takes a tour of Indian treasures at the Ashmolean

And the Oscar goes to…?

Georgina Pollard looks forward to the glitter and glamour of the 84th Academy Awards

Decades in Film: the 60s

Emelen Leonard delves into 60s youth culture with a close look at The Graduate.

Review: Phantasm, Magdalen College Chapel

Sam Parsons finds Phantasm's brand of English consort music an absolute pleasure, from beginning to end

One to Watch: Big Hat

The vast majority of ex-sixth form bands are usually very bad. Big Hat, says Natasha Frost, are quite the reverse

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