Culture

Subs, dubs, and AI flubs: Lost in film translation

How hard could it be to watch an entire film in German when I could not even introduce myself in the language? Quite hard, it turns out.

Culture Emma Heagney -

Barker & Co. Booksellers: Oxford’s newest independent bookshop

A new secondhand bookstore opened in Oxford city centre last week. Located in the Golden Cross shopping centre, just off Cornmarket Street, the bookstore stocks hundreds of secondhand books, ranging from accessibly priced paperbacks to rare and expensive antiquarian first-editions.

Books Ben O'Brien -

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ in review

The Harris Manchester Players immersed Oxford’s inhabitants in the delightful world of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest this May.

Culture Elizabeth Bourn -

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.

Culture Freddie Lewis-Hedley -

Preview : A Man for all Seasons

A powerful Tudor play, taking place in a fantastic setting, A Man For All Seasons takes place in the University Church in 8th Week.

How to take on the stage blight

Former OUDS Treasurer Aidan Grounds on how Oxford’s drama is managing to blossom despite troubled economic times

Rum, rap and revoluciÃ³n

The stand off between rap artists and the Cuban state has reached its tipping point, writes Rachel Savage

First Night Review : Noughts and Crosses

James Misson is nought convinced by the new performance of Malorie Blackman's Book. Noughts and Crosses is on at the LMH Simpkins Lee theatre Weds - Sat of 7th Week.

Tony and the nouvelle weird

Tony Rauch tells Joy Worth about the creation of a new genre

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

Preview : Caligula

Claire Harrill is impressed by the modern adaptation of Camus’ play. Caligula is on at the Burton Taylor Tues - Sat of 7th Week.

Preview : POSH

Polly Marsden finds out how the Riot Club really behave in the controversial production of POSH. POSH is at the Union Mon - Fri of 7th Week

Preview : Apples

Finola Austin takes a bite into this thoughtful production. Apples will be on at the Burton Taylor on tues - sat of 7th Week.

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