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.
Oxford Explored
Jin Lee ventures out of the tourist clichés and brings us a fresh view of Oxford
Reimagining education
Cherwell speaks to novelist Abigail Tarttelin about creativity and education following the launch of her debut novel, Flick
The curious nature of curation
Sue Johnson’s new exhibition of paintings, The Curious Nature of Objects, offers a welcome opportunity for Cherwell to take another look at the Pitt Rivers collection
Review: Lau vs Adem – Ghosts
The Scottish folk trio produces a record that aims at a deconstruction of their traditionalism
Pop go the Monkeys
Cherwell is intrigued by Arctic Monkeys' shift towards classically structured pop on their latest album, Suck It and See
A new braid for shoegaze?
Braids talk to Cherwell about new material, touring and Tyler the Creator before their Jericho gig
Exploring the Emerald Isle
Beth Cradick ventures outside to capture the wild and beautiful Irish coastline in West Cork
To Gil Scott-Heron
RemiX pays tribute to the godfather of rap and hip hop following his sudden death
Review: Oxford University Orchestra, Hilary Davan Wetton
Cherwell is impressed by Oxford University Orchestra's Trinity term performance under the distinguished baton of Hilary Davan Wetton
Monkeying Around
Andrew Campbell Black takes a penetrative look into the life of primates
Review: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the New Theatre
The South African troupe prove that age is just a number as they bring energy and virtuosity to the stage
Review: Amadeus
Marcus Roberts finds much to applaud in this entertaining retelling of the Mozart myth
Review: Blue Remembered Hills
Dennis Potter's play provides a telling look at the trials of a rustic childhood and human cruelty for May Anderson
Review: C.A.R.N.
In the hidden recesses of Oriel, Rebecca Tatlow plays along and tries not to lose the plot.
