Thursday 22nd January 2026

Culture

Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

The team outlined the vision for their debut production: a political, surrealist piece of contemporary theatre.

Breaking free from the Pinterest board

Over the Christmas vac I was lucky enough to attend an exhibition on one of my favourite designers, Vivienne Westwood, at the National Gallery of Victoria.

In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.

Falling out of Louvre

In spite of recent events, the expected heightened security was nowhere evident.

Viva L’Otra Vida

Antonia Burrows investigates the latest Oxford-based charitable venture, an unmissable festival in South Parks

Talking Schiff

Dave McLeod takes a trip with West Wing star Richard Schiff into the hearts and minds of mankind.

News Roundup: Week 3

Cherwell's weekly dose of news and a humorous look at the rest of the paper

Brasenose Arts Festival

Cherwell chats to the people behind BNC Arts Fest

Hacking in Parnassus

Poet Laureate or Professor of Poetry? Minoo Dinshaw engages in the great poetry debate

In Vogue

Charlie Alderwick talks to Alexandra Shulman, the woman who decides what you wear…

Etcetera: Brasenose Arts Festival – Poetry

Etcetera talk to Richard O'Brien and some of the poets who're featuring in Brasenose's arts festival during third week.

Highlights – Rugby Cuppers Final 2009

An opportunity to see some of the highlights from the nail-biting cuppers final between Keble and Teddy Hall.

News Roundup: Week 2

The return of the roundup, featuring the three big stories of the week

For the Love of Film 9

Cherwell's film podcast is back!

55 years and four minutes ago

This day, 55 years ago, saw Sir Roger Bannister become the first man to run the sub-four minute mile. Alison Crawshaw interviews the Oxonian who made history.

The Harsh Reality

Charles Alderwick talks to Jodie Harsh, 'drag queen extraordinaire', about sex, drugs and rock 'n roll

Whistle Stop Tour – Wadstock

The Wadham College Entz Girls take Cherwell through the highs and lows of organising Wadham's infamous live music event.

Review: Rodchenko and Popova

We find that there is much to admire in the ashes of the Socialist revolutionary dream

Water way to feel better

Dave McLeod drinks deep from the chalice of self delusion

Review: Little Mermaid

We discover if life really is better down where it's wetter

Interview: Fightstar

We find out Fightstar are far more than just about Charlie and his eyebrows

Edin Karamazov – The Lute is A Song

Adam Busiakiewicz reviews the latest from Edin Karamazov

Interview: Ian Hislop

Eleanor Mortimer talks to Ian Hislop, the most sued man in Britain, about the future of satire and political correctness

Review: Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival

Ahnaf Abdul looks back over this year's festival

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