Monday 15th June 2026

Culture

Slow down, you crazy child: What Oxford student theatre can learn from garden plays

Student theatre strives to be as professional as possible, but the annual garden play offers something unique: permission to have fun.

Rap as poetry: ‘The Odyssey’ and the breakdown of the medium

When interviewed on his decision to cast Travis Scott as a bard figure in...

Hag, Nag, Harpy, Hen: Olivia Plender’s ‘Little Fennel’s Complaint’

It is the examination of archaic methods and attitudes surrounding women’s bodies, and the idea of the ‘nagging’ woman, which runs through Olivia Plender’s exhibition.

Nonsense and sensibility: Adapting Austen for the screen

It is a truth universally acknowledged that not all Jane Austen adaptations are created equal.

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.

Armageddon?

It’s just one year until the Mayan apocalypse, but for those who take their eschatology with more of a modern twist, Cherwell finds some interesting new books on their way.

Fantastic Fiction in 2011

An art-dealer’s less than orthodox infatuation, a frustrating memory lapse and an irritating mould growth. All this and more the new year has in store.

Found in Translation

Literary translation is under-appreciated, so Cherwell picks out four forthcoming books to look out for.

From Communist to Surreal

Cherwell examines this year’s artistic offerings in Oxford and further afield.

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