Wednesday 27th May 2026

Culture

‘Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question?’:  ‘Ulster American’ in review

Arun Lewis reviews Grá Productions' staging of David Ireland's 'Ulster American', and finds fault in an otherwise fascinating performance.

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.

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.

‘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.

Review: Biutiful

Bardem delivers the performance of a lifetime in this uncompromisigly gritty and painful story of a family living on the edge of Barcelona's criminal underworld.

Review: Black Swan

Cherwell is underwhelmed by Darren Aronofsky's latest effort.

Twilight of the Superhero Movie

Cherwell considers the futures of the Marvel and DC franchises.

Review: The Seagull

Carla Neuss discovers her inner Chekhov lover.

Interview: Athol Fugard

The director of Statements talks to the South African playwright.

Review: Mitsuko Uchida

Rachel Coombes is spellbound by the world famous pianist.

Review: British Sea Power

Cherwell is impressed by Valhalla Dancehall, BSP's confident 5th album.

No Such Thing As Cool?

Cherwell looks at the richness and diversity of the music we hear today

Interview: Helen Statham

Annabel James talks to the director of the O3 Gallery

Last chance to see – Ben Johnson at the National Gallery

Joe Lloyd considers the inherent artifice of landscape painting.

Review: Blue Valentine

A moving tale of good times lost

A Critical Profession

Guardian theatre critic Michael Billington on the joys and pitfalls of drama writing.

A First Sight of a Bright Talent

Francesca Wade talks to Oxford graduate and playwright Barney Norris.

Etheral, Timeless, and a Size 10

The costume designer for The Seagull writes on the challenges and importance of her job.

Interview: Paul Roseby

Cherwell sits down to chat with the director of the National Youth Theatre

Review: The King’s Speech

This brilliant British film will put Firth in line to the Oscar throne.

Five People To Watch In 2011

Cherwell Film takes a look forward to the stars destined to have a very good year.

Let’s Hear It For 2011

Cherwell's Music editors look ahead to the year in beats.

Review: The Fall

A Christmas present from Gorillaz sees them in a lower gear than before.

Review: Apollo Kids

Cherwell is impressed with Ghostface Killah's latest offering.

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