Culture

Hail Agnes full of grace: ‘Hamnet’ and the perfect mother figure

A couple of days ago, I saw an Instagram reel (in the Friends tab, no less) regarding Jessie Buckley’s recent Best Actress win at the 2026 Academy Awards. The...

Film Ruya Oral -

Stubborn, devout, doomed: ‘The Anti-gone’ reviewed

When The Anti-gone begins, the only thing onstage is a lectern – stark in the harsh white light and terribly lonely – before Ismene (Kitty Brown) walks uncertainly down the aisle and stares, torn and lost, into the audience.

Culture Natalie Tan -

Something wicked this way comes: ‘Macbeth’ previewed

Arriving at Somerville College in its full summer pomp, Stanley Toyne and Cameron Spruce,...

Theatre Arun Lewis -

G for Georgian? LGBTQ+ representation in historical fiction

It is undeniable that LGBTQ+ representation in the media has become more positive in recent years.

Books Elizabeth Gammaidoni -

First night review: Bald Primadonna

Review by Edwin Black.

Review: The Ossians

Scottish indie rock clamouring for attention.

Review: The Need for Uncertainty

Mircea Cantor Modern Art Oxford Until 1 June

Review: The Bald Primadonna

BT Studio

Review: Swing!

O'Reilly, 4th week

Student Play

BT Studio, 4th week, Tuesday - Saturday

Rewriting the Mind

The Art of Translating a Text

First night review: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

O'Reilly Theatre 3rd Week Tues - Sat

First Night Review: A Doll’s House

Oxford Playhouse 6-10 May

The Futureheads – “This is not the world”

Monique Davis is underwhelmed by The Futureheads' latest offering

Interview: Mystery Jets

Harry Thompson meets the Mystery Jets.

Video: Wadstock 2008

Interview: Amara Karan

Ruth Banks talks to the self assured star of St Trinian’s and The Darjeeling Ltd. about her improbable rise to fame.

Review: Joy Division

Out 2 May

Review: Nim’s Island

Out 2 May

Interview: John Hurt

Ben Williams talks to a cinematic icon.

Neighbourhood Watch: Figment

Sean Lennon digs the fig.

Jack McManus – ‘Either Side of Midnight’

Review by Chris Cooling.

The Loose Salute – ‘Tuned to Love’

Review by Jim Armshaw

Interview: Pendulum

Thomas Barrett speaks to drum and bass stars Pendulum.

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