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Cherwell Introducing: Phoebe Blue

Joining me this week is the radiant Phoebe Blue, a 2nd year classicist at Balliol, singer-songwriter, and bassist. Meeting me on a blustery Saturday afternoon outside the Ashmolean, Phoebe...

Artificial insights: Decoding diversity and redefining art history with AI

In the age of AI-enhanced art, the possibilities for creativity and cultural exchange are limitless—and inclusive.

War, Peace and Writing

Throughout history, art has left an indelible cultural impact on humanity’s collective understanding of...

Review: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’

I walked into the Wyndham Theatre’s production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night by...

Film around the world – Turkey’s Atıf Yılmaz

Atıf Yılmaz was a Turkish film director. Until his death in 2006, he was...

Review: John Lennon Bio

Imagine no more, with Lennon's life brought to the page. Again.

Tom Jones: 24 Hours

Is is time for Tom to hang up the leather trousers? Maybe.

Pirates of Penzance Preview

Deana Gershuny previews the Gilbert and Sullivan's termly production

Richard III Second Night Review

Deana Gershuny is not convinced by fourth week's Shakesperean offering.

Genre Confused; Axé

We take a look at Brazilian carnival music.

It all runs in the family

We get to grips with Martha Wainwright.

Curtain Up on Drama Cuppers

We preview the dramatic highlight of Michaelmas

First Night Review: Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Dario Fo's heavy political satire intrigues

Review: Kung fu panda

Out now on DVD

Liebelei

A dark Viennese romance directed by Raymond Blankenhorn.

First Night Review: A Few Good Men Review

Opening night of A Few Good Men impresses

Review: Through the leaves

BT late slot, Tuesday - Saturday 4th Week

Review: Don Juan in Soho

OFS, Tuesday- Saturday 4th Week

To shout or not to shout?

Cherwell asks (or rather rants about) the inevitable question...

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