Friday 30th January 2026

Culture

Dressed the part: Dark academia at Oxford

The style of dark academia, while it helps us to ward off the worst of the seasonal chills, hints at the class politics underpinning the University.

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.

George Galloway in anti-Israel storm

George Galloway has been accused of 'pure racism' by his debate opponent after 'storming out' of Christ Church.

About the Town – Valentine’s Day Special

CherwellTV canvasses public opinion on February 14th.

Cherworld: doing your research

Anthony and Sophie discuss the thorny issue of academic research: should it be accessible to all?

Blabberwocky – Episode 4

Discussion turns a little graphic this week as Viccy and Huw discuss a much maligned literary genre.

A Long Hard Look At… Valentine’s Day

Will and Robin chat about St. Valentine's Day

André Leon Talley: Still in Vogue

Agata Wielondek talks fur, finesse and fabulousness with one of the most influential men in fashion

Oriel votes to fly LGBT flag

Oriel college approves a motion to fly LGBT flag during LGBT History Month

The Cherwell Culture Show – Episode 1

Cherwell Culture presents The Cherwell Culture Show a bi-termly breakdown of the best (and worst) that Oxford has to offer from the world of the arts. This week, Music travel down Cornmarket exploring the world of street performers, Stage go behind the scenes at the O'Reilly with Dull Roots Spring Rain, Film and TV travel to the cinematic savannah that is the Phoenix Picturehouse, and Arts and Books explore a BNOC's bookshelf with OUSU president David J Townsend

An Interview With… The Cast and Crew of Another Country

A behind the scenes interview with the Cast and Crew of Another Country, where we discuss rehearsals, the Oxford drama scene, and first night nerves!

Cherworld: Observing the Formalities

Sophie and Anthony examine the curious Oxford tradition of Formal Hall

Blabberwocky – Episode 3

This week, things get heated as Huw and Viccy discuss the relevance of literary adaptations to other mediums.

Inspired by the catwalk: Monochrome

Monochrome is set to be huge this spring — just look at the sheer number of fashion houses going mono: from big names like Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Moschino to our high street favourites Zara and Mango — there is something for everyone. Who says fashion can’t be in black and white?

How to Wear: Red Lipstick

With cold snow and grey skies lingering outside for the next few months, red lips will do wonders to warm up your look this winter. Sexy but elegant, this old Hollywood staple can be pulled off by anyone with the right shade and know-how.

Blabberwocky – Episode 2

Viccy and Huw regress to their childhoods and ask, is there ever a time when you're too old for kids' books? Viccy also discovers why penguins no longer talk to her.

Oxford Climate Forum 2013

Cherwell reports from this year's run of the country's largest student-organised climate change conference.

Movies and Shakers – Episode VII

This week, Huw and Hattie get serious as they contemplate 'genuinely upsetting' Oscar Contender 'Amour', before returning to vaguely inappropriate 'humour' when they run out of deep things to say. Also, they consider the merits of student-led Macondo Productions' Oxford-set 'As You Like It' film adaptation.

Cherworld: Oxford’s first world problem

This week, Sophie and Anthony are joined by guest presenter Tom Beardsworth. Does the increase in first class degrees dilute Oxford's prestige?

Cherworld: suing St Hugh’s

Sophie and Anthony discuss the case of Damien Shannon, the postgraduate applicant suing St Hugh's College

Inspired by the catwalk: Floral Bloom

This week’s catwalk look is from VICTORIA, the little sister of the Victoria Beckham main line.

Get graphic!

Cherwell brings you the best of black liquid eye liner

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