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.
Noughts and Crosses – Director’s Blog Week Two
In the second week of this blog Phosile discusses finding her cast, and the challenges of drama
Review: Trophy Wife – Bruxism
Rachel Coombes reviews Bruxism, the latest EP from up-and-coming indie trio Trophy Wife
Review: Bj̦rk РBiophilia
En Liang Khong explores Björk's latest ultra-ambitious concept album, Biophilia
Blessing Force: assemble and unite!
Tom May chats to Oxford artists Chad Valley and Trophy Wife about new projects and the Blessing Force collective
Benjamin Bronselaer in Mozambique
Benjamin Bronslaer makes the most of his time in Mozambique
A guide to Oxford’s lesser-loved libraries
Cherwell contributors give a run down of the best places to hide from your friends and hammer out that last minute essay
Review : Pornography – the Naked Truth
Ed Bell discovers how Oxford will deal with the new play
Review: Choir of Merton College – In the Beginning
A strong debut CD for Oxford’s newest choral foundation, writes Katy Wright
Not History, Boys
Matthew Isard allays some Fresher fears: don't worry, Oxford's not all like Alan Bennett
Freshers’ drama guide: thespy A-Z
Budding actor (pronounced ‘acktohr’), director, producer, marketer? Take note.
At first glance, drama in Oxford can seem fairly daunting - lots of money floating about and everyone already seeming to know what’s what. Enter Cherwell, your knight in shining stage blacks. Below you’ll find our shiny new guide to thespy enterprise around the town, with everything you could possibly need to know about Oxford's Drama scene.
Stephen Merchant – Hello Ladies
Following his interview with Stephen Merchant, Steffan Blayney goes to see his stand up tour
Rioters’ delight
Rachel Coombes discusses August's riots in London and their ties to status-seeking hip hop culture
Review: Zola Jesus – Conatus
James Manning looks at the slickly-produced latest from goth pop rising star Zola Jesus: Conatus.
Cult Books – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The first review in Cherwell's new series on cult books
