Culture

Bridging Communities: Vocatio:Responsio’s Liverpool Tour

Vocatio:Responsio, meaning Call:Response in Latin, is an early music ensemble founded and directed by the Merseyside-based violinist Samuel Oliver-Sherry, a current third year music student at St Anne’s College....

Culture Evelyn Lambert -

‘Comedy is very deceptive’: Seán Carey on ‘Operation Mincemeat’

As a history student, you occasionally come across stories so strange they feel almost fictional. Operation Mincemeat is one of them.

Culture Hattie Simpson -

‘People are so hungry to create together’: Lisa Ko on going analogue, crafting, and writing the future

It’s 11:02am in New York when Lisa Ko appears on the video call. In Oxford, the sun is almost down.

Books Abigail Lakeland -

How 2025’s biggest films made their mark through music

The recent Oscar nominations have allowed us to reflect on how fundamental musical scores are to film, and the highlights of last year’s film soundtracks.

Culture Ruaridh McEwen -

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: Ashley Bond

Ashley Bond on her painting.

Student showcase: Jasmine Robinson

Jasmine Robinson on her installation Flood Cave.

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.

The Kooks – “Konk”

Dan Rolle reviews The Kooks' new album.

Review: Persepolis

Greg tate reviews the adaptation of Marjane Satrapi's graphic novels.

A positive sample

Begging, stealing or borrowing? Not so, says Robin Whelan.

Review: In Bruges

Laura Williams reviews Colin Farrell's latest venture.

Chick-on-chick flicks

Rowan Parks visits the 22nd Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

Review: Fool’s Gold

Charlie Martin reviews Fool's Gold.

Back to basics: Super 8

Nick Westfield delves into the Super 8 archives.

Neighbourhood Watch: Chris Chan

Thomas Barrett meets Chris Chan, organ scholar supreme.

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