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‘Our House’ in the middle of Beaumont Street

'Our House' ultimately becomes not just a story about crime or morality, but about the vulnerability of growing up and the frightening uncertainty of trying to decide who you are.

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Is the dancefloor really dead?

Tongue-in-cheek as it may be, Charli xcx’s ‘Rock Music’ speaks to the structural issues actively decimating nightlife across the world, even if her motivations may be more aesthetic than political.

Culture Emma Heagney -

Testing my patients: ‘The Effect’ at the BT Studio reviewed

Necessarily navigating the difference between ‘side effects’ and reality, the play strikes a fine balance between what one thinks and what one feels.

Culture Billy Skiggs -

‘The Harrowing of Hell.26’ reviewed

Fundamentally, The Harrowing of Hell.26 is a finely acted, well-produced play which was enjoyable enough to watch, but its conclusion is unsatisfying.

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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.

A Publishing Dream

Cherwell looks at two forthcoming novels offered by Quercus, whose record in prize-winning publications looks set to top even more bestseller lists in 2011.

Varsity sky trip 2010-a photo essay

Clare Richards brings us a first hand perspective on the 2010 Varsit sky tip. You wish you'd been there!

Christmas in the capital

Highlights from London's festive music scene

Review: Tron Legacy

Less legacy, more let down

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Culture

‘Our House’ in the middle of Beaumont Street

Is the dancefloor really dead?

Testing my patients: ‘The Effect’ at the BT Studio reviewed

‘The Harrowing of Hell.26’ reviewed

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