Culture

Let’s go to the movies: Fennec Fox Productions’ ‘The Flick’

After their staging of Company at the Oxford Playhouse earlier this term, Fennec Fox Productions are set to return next week with a run of The Flick (2013) at the Burton Taylor Studio.

Culture Beatrix Arnold -

A deeply Singaporean play: In conversation with ‘Late Company’

OUMSSA Theatre makes their debut with Jordan Tannahill’s Late Company. While the text originated in Canada, OUMSSA Theatre’s take on it is nonetheless entrenched in Singaporean culture.

Culture Jessica Phillips -

Why I only run to classical music, and you should too

I decided on a whim to put on Gershwin instead of my usual playlist. It was life changing.

Culture Evelyn Lambert -

Questioning the nation’s obsession with ‘Love Island’

Love Island’s formulations have begun to seem increasingly sinister. Last summer’s season (series twelve) saw a particularly high number of complaints.

Culture Charlie Bailey -

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Cherwell Music presents Mixer: Oxmas

A Christmas gift to you from Cherwell Music, featuring some unexpected Christmas classics from Weezer, The Raveonettes, Shonen Knife, and more.

First Night Review : Macbeth

Angus Hawkins is electrified by an intense new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

First Night Review : The Birthday Party

Polly Marsden is taken aback by a brilliant rendition of Pinter's breakthrough play. The Birthday Party is being performed at the O'Reilly, Weds - Sat of 7th Week.

First Night Review : Apples

Ilyse Liffreing enjoys Apples which is on at the Burton Taylor Tues-Sat of 7th Week

First Night Review : POSH

Ilyse Liffreing is taken in by the first night of POSH which 'entertains and makes you think at the same time'. POSH is on at the Union in 7th week Mon-Fri.

Director’s Blog – Noughts and Crosses Week 7

The final blog for Noughts and Crosses, which is on in 7th week at the Simpkins Lee theatre in LMH Weds-Sat.

Review: Keith Jarrett – Rio

En Liang Khong explores the latest solo concert recording from legendary jazz pianist Keith Jarrett

Turning heads and messy beds

John Warriner asks what makes the Turner Prize art

Cherwell’s how to… Get Published

Joy Worth gives an insight into the workings of publishing houses

5 Minute Masterclass: Robin Lane Fox

New College’s Garden Master and Fellow in Ancient History, Robin Lane Fox, discusses the art of the garden and writing the Financial Times’ gardening column

As good as Gauld

Hattie Soper interviews Guardian cartoonist Tom Gauld

Enjoying the Best of times

Oxford alumnus Eve Best has achieved success in America yet still retains her love for the UK. She talks to Barbara Speed about Nurse Jackie and performing at the Globe