Culture
On Leadership by Tony Blair, Precipice by Robert Harris, and Oxford crime – Books of the Month
On Leadership by Tony Blair; Precipice by Robert Harris; Lessons in Crime: Academic Mysteries edited by Martin Edwards
North Korea and the Global Nuclear Order review – “An excellent account”
Dr Edward Howell, whose columns in the Spectator and the Telegraph are among the...
A Revolution Betrayed by Peter Hitchens review – In Defence of Grammar Schools
Review – A Revolution Betrayed: How Egalitarians Wrecked the British Education System by Peter...
Veranilda by George Gissing review – The best historical novel never written
George Gissing remains the most underrated novelist in the English language. He wrote twenty-three...
Politics on the Edge by Rory Stewart review – “The prime minister we never had”
This is a marvellous book, a memoir of Rory Stewart’s nine years in Parliament,...
Review: The Vaccines – Come of Age
Olivia Arigho Stiles' love affair with the London indie rockers is sorely tested by this lukewarm follow-up record.
Review: The Castaways of the Fol Espoir
An anarcho-socialist theatre commune who live in a disused factory turn out to be theatrical visionaries
Track Review: Muse – Madness
Susan Yu is entranced by the electronica inspired harmonies of Muse's latest single
Ned Beauman and the Booker
Viccy Ibbett talks writing, Cambridge and the creative appeal of Weimar Germany with Booker long-listed novelist, Ned Beauman.
Review: Wayne Krantz Trio
Alexander Chalk reviews the veteran jazz musicians' performance at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.
Review: Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Ellie Halls finds that this forbidden play might have more literary than theatrical value
Review: The Revenger’s Tragedy
Clever casting and inspired performances make this play a hidden gem
Films for Freshers
A Guide to Five Movies that Sort of Explain How Your First Term at Oxford Will Be
The Freshers Guide to the Oxford Music Scene
Stand and deliver: Cherwell Music outlines the best venues in which freshers can experience Oxford's vibrant music milieu.
Review: One Love 2012
Olivia Arigho Stiles reviews the UK'S self proclaimed No.1 reggae and dub-step camping event.
City Collection: Edinburgh
In a new column, Cherwell takes a look at the musical legacy of various cities around the globe. First up is Edinburgh, home to the Fringe festival, the Scottish Crown Jewels and a surprisingly illustrious musical milieu. Just don't mention Tony Blair ...
Review: OUDS Tour: Much Ado about Nothing
Steffan Blayney finds the latest OUDS production discordant, but masterfully acted
Review: A Doll’s House
Finola Austin is enthralled by this realisation of Ibsen's classic
Viewers for women
Lizzie Greene argues that the Olympics has given us definitive proof that women's sport deserves TV time too
