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The mysterious posters in Oxford, and the novel behind them

I had assumed it was just another poster, lost in the usual blur of student plays, society termcards, and talks promising free pizza. But this one was oddly specific.

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Musical theatre and classic literature: A marriage of two minds?

Musical theatre owes a great debt to the literature of preceding centuries. Often, all we need is one idea to ignite a spark that leads to something greater.

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Rich and generative: In conversation with ‘The Glass Menagerie’

After the success of The Creditors last Michaelmas, the Keble-based Crazy Child Productions is set to bring Williams’ breakout work to the Keble O’Reilly.

Culture Jessica Phillips -

How not to decolonise a museum: ‘Suturing Wounds’ at the Pitt Rivers

Emma Heagney reviews Sara Sallam's exhibition at the Pitt Rivers and how the museum interacts with decolonisation.

Art Emma Heagney -

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Should bands ever reform?

In the wake of The Stone Roses' second coming, Ceri Fowler wonders whether band reunions are ever a good idea

Review: Future Islands – On the Water

Sam Parsons examines the latest ocean-themed release from Baltimore synthpop trio Future Islands.

Preview : It’s My Party

Polly Marsden goes to the preview of It's My Party, a brand new comedy which discovers what happens when no girls turn up to your Birthday Party.

Failure – and how to narrowly avoid it

The latest duo to emerge from the chrysalis - or sinking ship? - of the Oxford Revue gets put through its paces

Review: Will Rory and Tim sell out?

Introducing, getting up close with and - hastily previewing - Rory and Tim's new offering

Shakespeare Disappear?

Claire Harrill worries that bard may soon become barred as funding cuts take effect

Playing the beautiful game

Jessica Benhamou talks to Catherine Hakim, author of Honey Money: The Power of Erotic Capital

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Fen Greatley salutes genuine dramatic entrepreneurialism

Going Wilde for Dorian

We take a look at a pretty picture's preparation

Cherwell Music presents Mixer: Oxford Blues

Cherwell Music takes a tour through the past and present of Oxford’s music scene

Noughts and Crosses – Director’s Blog Week One

In the first week of a new blog discussing a director's challenges in all stages of a play, Phosile shows us the start to finish creation of Noughts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses – Director’s Blog Week Two

In the second week of this blog Phosile discusses finding her cast, and the challenges of drama

Review: Trophy Wife – Bruxism

Rachel Coombes reviews Bruxism, the latest EP from up-and-coming indie trio Trophy Wife

Review: BjÃ¶rk – Biophilia

En Liang Khong explores BjÃ¶rk's latest ultra-ambitious concept album, Biophilia

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Culture

The mysterious posters in Oxford, and the novel behind them

Musical theatre and classic literature: A marriage of two minds?

Rich and generative: In conversation with ‘The Glass Menagerie’

How not to decolonise a museum: ‘Suturing Wounds’ at the Pitt Rivers

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