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In conversation with John Kennedy, “one of the most trusted voices in music”

In a media landscape often dominated by gossip, rumours, and sometimes pure hate, it’s undeniably refreshing to listen to John, a man who never lost sight of what really matters.
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The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.
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The problem with Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Nolan had all the tools for greatness. Instead, to my eternal frustration, his 'Odyssey' will always only be just alright.
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‘One Night Only’ (2026) and the death of romance

Romance movies are, on the whole, my favourite movie genre. But good romance movies, like good romantic relationships, are hard to find, and easy to mess up.
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Fiamma Mazzocchi Alemanni is wooed by Restoration comedy, The Rover

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May Anderson is provoked by a five-star production of a stunning piece of new writing

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This revisiting of Beauty and the Beast set in high school makes The Twilight Saga look like a masterpiece

Review: The Miners’ Hymns

Jóhann Jóhannsson delivers an avant-garde concept album inspired by the miners of North East England

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Review: Glengarry Glen Ross

David Mamet's tale of capitalism and its vices is on at Keble O’Reilly, 25-28 May

Review: The Government Inspector

May Anderson is delighted by a farcical piece of outdoor theatre

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Will Granger captures the atmosphere of a derelict Menfi in Sicily

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Kathleen Bloomfield captures Oxford's beautiful countryside

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Review: The Nihilists

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Review: The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek

May Anderson is provoked and challenged by a brave production of Naomi Wallace's haunting play. At the O'Reilly from Wednesday 3rd week.

Review: Starf**ker Reptilians

Simon Torracinta reviews the third effort from this Portland synthpop quartet and discovers the perfect summer soundtrack

Review: Antlers Burst Apart

Simon Torracinta looks at the wonderful parts of Burst Apart

Review: Pygmalion – The Magdalen Garden Show

Rosalind Stone finds that elaborate characterisation is all the sugar-coating an audience needs

The Edgar Wind Society

Joe Funnell introduces the University's new and blooming Art society

First Night Review: Call of the Wild

The Oxford Playhouse goes to the dogs with this masterful student adaptation of Jack London's famous novel

Damian Lewis: Cherwell salutes you

Francesca Wade speaks to the Band of Brothers star about his acting career, his American personality, and the trials and tribulations of the film industry
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