Culture

Graceful and self-assured: Circle Mirror Transformation reviewed

Boulevard Productions’ Circle Mirror Transformation is a faithful and competent take on Annie Baker’s 2009 tragicomedy. The play follows a group of people of different ages taking a beginners’ drama...

Culture Lara Machado -

‘We’re all mad here’: Alice in Won-DRE-Land at Tingewick 2025

When I wandered into Tingewick Hall on a cold, dark evening in seventh week,...

Culture Peter Chen -

A comical approach to a classic text: ‘Hedda Gabler’ reviewed

Tiptoe Productions’ Hedda Gabler, co-directed by Ollie Gillam and Gilon Fox, delivered a strong...

Culture Charlie Bailey -

‘Lux’ by Rosalía review: A breath of fresh air

'The Latin title ‘Lux’ perfectly embodies the concept and overall aesthetic of divine femininity, as well as the multilingual aspects that run throughout the work. With complex and meaningful lyrics written in 13 languages, and split into four movements, the record is a breath of fresh air for the pop scene'.

Culture Imogen Forrest -

Win tickets to see Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s MICMACS

A unique opportunity for Cherwell readers

Review: The Lovely Bones

Sophie Adelman picks over the bones of a lacklustre adaptation

The Empire strikes back, or just a clone war?

The sub-par and the sublime in two London subcontinent shows

To infinity and beyond

Umberto Eco's lists leave us wanting more

Review: Life is sweet! Nice to meet you

Lightspeed Champion's latest offering is an exclamation of exuberance

To Kingdom Come

Our music editor chats to Animal Kingdom's Richard Sauberlich

The breaker of boundaries

Novelist Louis de Bernieres charms Cherwell with his gentle humour

Review: Crazy Heart

Star wattage illuminates an otherwise dull film

Cherwell’s Weekly Photo Blog: Take Five!

Take a look at some excellent Oxford photography - and send in your own!

Ruddigore: First Night Review

A riotous romp at the O'Reilly

Review: The Invention of Love

This evocative production left Alex du Sautoy misty-eyed

Review: Crave

Will Granger reviews this brave attempt at a daunting script

Review: Vinegar Tom

Go to be provoked rather than entertained, says Ellie Hindes

Review: The Philanthropist

A funny, mature and professional production, says John Warriner

Review: The Aphorist

This show's potential overpeers its problems, says Josh Baldwin

Review: The Wolfman

A film that lacks bite

Online review: Invictus

A painfully inept plot overshadows brief flashes of brilliance

The Open Heart of Colin Thubron

Our Books Editor discusses the art of travel with one of its finest living exponents

Review: A Single Man

A truly heartbreaking work of staggering beauty

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Andris Nelsons/Baiba Skride)

Classical music review: Sheldonian Theatre, 5th February

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