Culture
On Leadership by Tony Blair, Precipice by Robert Harris, and Oxford crime – Books of the Month
On Leadership by Tony Blair; Precipice by Robert Harris; Lessons in Crime: Academic Mysteries edited by Martin Edwards
North Korea and the Global Nuclear Order review – “An excellent account”
Dr Edward Howell, whose columns in the Spectator and the Telegraph are among the...
A Revolution Betrayed by Peter Hitchens review – In Defence of Grammar Schools
Review – A Revolution Betrayed: How Egalitarians Wrecked the British Education System by Peter...
Veranilda by George Gissing review – The best historical novel never written
George Gissing remains the most underrated novelist in the English language. He wrote twenty-three...
Politics on the Edge by Rory Stewart review – “The prime minister we never had”
This is a marvellous book, a memoir of Rory Stewart’s nine years in Parliament,...
Review: OUDS New Writing Festival presents Love Plus
Nathan Ellis enjoys an accomplished work of sci-fi on stage
Verdict: The Oscars 2014
Marcus Balmer enjoys another awards ceremony. Another year of farcicle, pompous, ultimately insignificant fun.
Review: The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Emma Hewitt is impressed by a thoughtful and staunchly authentic version of Brecht's parable
Interview: Alan Ayckbourn
Emma Hewitt chats to the Olivier and Tony Award winning playwright
Live Review: Royal Blood – The Art Bar
After recovering from the ear damage, Cherwell reviews last week's gig with hotly tipped rockers Royal Blood.
Review: Pharrell Williams – G I R L
Cherwell reviews the hip-hop-turned-pop superstar's latest release.
Review: Eagulls – Eagulls
Jack Chown listens to the debut album of gritty garage rock band Eagulls
Keeping track with Superfood
Rushabh Haria talks to Dom Ganderton, lead singer of the Birmingham band.
Review: A Great Big World – Is Anybody Out There
The debut from the New York duo brings cringey, poptastic composition to bear on an annoyingly enjoyable record.
Bargain Bin: Street Sounds Edition 3
Cherwell trawls record shops for musical bargains.
Review: Pearls Negras – Biggie Apple Mixtape
The fury and frustration of Brazil's disaffected youth is perfectly encapsulated in the new mixtape from Pearls Negras.
Review: Wild Beasts – Present Tense
Wild Beasts step out of the wilderness on their latest outing
Interview: Rae Earl
Alice King speaks to the author behind 'My Mad Fat Teenage Diary' about mental health
Preview: Caucasian Chalk Circle
Ben Horton appreciates this mix of bleak human tragedy and guffaw-inducing satirical comedy
