Culture
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 few intelligent and readable things left in those outlets, has produced an excellent account of...
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,...
The Conservative Effect, 2010-2024 review: “Comprehensive and damning”
If you only read one book on British politics this year, make it this one.
Cherwell Music presents Mixer: Oxmas
A Christmas gift to you from Cherwell Music, featuring some unexpected Christmas classics from Weezer, The Raveonettes, Shonen Knife, and more.
First Night Review : Macbeth
Angus Hawkins is electrified by an intense new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
First Night Review : The Birthday Party
Polly Marsden is taken aback by a brilliant rendition of Pinter's breakthrough play. The Birthday Party is being performed at the O'Reilly, Weds - Sat of 7th Week.
First Night Review : Apples
Ilyse Liffreing enjoys Apples which is on at the Burton Taylor Tues-Sat of 7th Week
First Night Review : POSH
Ilyse Liffreing is taken in by the first night of POSH which 'entertains and makes you think at the same time'. POSH is on at the Union in 7th week Mon-Fri.
Director’s Blog – Noughts and Crosses Week 7
The final blog for Noughts and Crosses, which is on in 7th week at the Simpkins Lee theatre in LMH Weds-Sat.
Review: Keith Jarrett – Rio
En Liang Khong explores the latest solo concert recording from legendary jazz pianist Keith Jarrett
Turning heads and messy beds
John Warriner asks what makes the Turner Prize art
Cherwell’s how to… Get Published
Joy Worth gives an insight into the workings of publishing houses
5 Minute Masterclass: Robin Lane Fox
New College’s Garden Master and Fellow in Ancient History, Robin Lane Fox, discusses the art of the garden and writing the Financial Times’ gardening column
As good as Gauld
Hattie Soper interviews Guardian cartoonist Tom Gauld
Enjoying the Best of times
Oxford alumnus Eve Best has achieved success in America yet still retains her love for the UK. She talks to Barbara Speed about Nurse Jackie and performing at the Globe
Preview : Caligula
Claire Harrill is impressed by the modern adaptation of Camus’ play. Caligula is on at the Burton Taylor Tues - Sat of 7th Week.
Preview : POSH
Polly Marsden finds out how the Riot Club really behave in the controversial production of POSH. POSH is at the Union Mon - Fri of 7th Week
