Thursday 14th August 2025

Culture

Beyond the binary: Leigh Bowery’s radical individuality

Tate Modern's "Leigh Bowery!" refuses easy categorisation—much like its subject A fashion student from Sunshine, Melbourne, rocks up to London in 1980, writes 'wear makeup everyday' on his New Year's...

St Anne’s goes All-Steinway: A purposeful and bold commitment to music

In a move that lives up to its motto of ‘Consulto et Audacter’ (purposefully...

Just like the movies: An American’s notes on her Oxford year

Oxford occupies a mystical, almost fantastical place within the American psyche – so much...

Reading Oxford books in Oxford

For those who have not even set foot in Oxford, the city still lives...

Review: God’s Own Country

God's Own Country Ross Raisin 4 stars out of 5

More chipmunk than Chimera

Angela Cockayne Chimera Mus. of Hist. of Science Until 1st June 1 star out of 5  

Review: The Rose Labyrinth

Sam Losey gets lost in Titiana Hardie's latest work.

Theatrical Thrills

Looking back to Edward II.

In defence of the musical

Swing when you're winning, says Ash Barker.

Review: Spring Quartets

BT Studio 2nd Week Tues - Sat

Interview: Sir Peter Stothard

Daniel Rolle discusses the changing face of journalism with the editor of the TLS.

Tindersticks – ‘The Hungry Saw’

Daniel Rolle reviews "The Hungry Saw".

Matmos – "Supreme Balloon"

James Armshaw reviews the 'holiday from conceptual responsibility'.

Neighbourhood Watch: DFO

"We were probably Oxford’s only undercover funk band."

Stock up on Wadstock

Sean Lennon and Daniel Rolle look forward to Wadham's annual music festival, which takes place on Saturday.

Interview: Tom Stoppard

Krishna Omkar enjoys a rare encounter with the celebrated playwright.      

Student showcase: Jasmine Robinson

 Jasmine Robinson on her installation Flood Cave.

Student showcase: Ashley Bond

Ashley Bond on her painting.

Ansel Adams: Photographs

Modern Art Oxford Until 1 June 4 stars out of 5

Encounters: Katie Paterson

Modern Art Oxford Until 1 June 3 stars out of 5

Review: Volpone

OFS Theatre Tuesday-Saturday 1st Week

Words words words

The theatrical art of the translator.

Spanish intellectuals

Theatrical Thrills

Foals – “Antidote”

Monique Davis reviews Foals' new album.

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