Wednesday 18th March 2026

Culture

How 2025’s biggest films made their mark through music

The recent Oscar nominations have allowed us to reflect on how fundamental musical scores are to film, and the highlights of last year’s film soundtracks.
Culture Ruaridh McEwen -

Translating Oxford into Urdu

It’s a different emotion whenever I read the Urdu language. I’m not a native speaker, nor have I actively pursued learning the language, but as someone who finds solace in reading shayari (Urdu poetry), I wanted to follow it even in Oxford.
Books Manya Singh -

Stitching the world together: GFC’s London Fashion Week show

A few weeks ago we, the Cherwell fashion editors, were lucky enough to be extended an invite by the Global Fashion Collective to their London Fashion Week show.
Culture Cherwell Fashion -

Seeped in nostalgia: ‘Things I Know To Be True’ reviewed

Lighthouse Productions' 'Things I Know to Be True' had high expectations to meet. Put frankly, they nailed it.
Culture Charlie Bailey -
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Review: Common People Oxford

Oxford’s May Bank Holiday festival offering is sun-drenched and musically eclectic

Review: Everybody Wants Some!! – antiquated male stereotypes

Zach Leather considers Linklater’s latest nostalgia-soaked '80s escapade, finding it dominated by one-dimensional men in fear of emasculations

Preview: A Streetcar Named Desire

David Hills looks forward to this meticulously thought-out production

Is there hope for pop music?

William Shaw shows the value of Public Service Broadcasting

A Beginner’s Guide to… Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Sophie Jordan introduces us to Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

10 songs you probably didn’t know were covers

Daniel Curtis and Richard Birch discuss the songs more famous than their predecessors

Preview: No Exit

Alex Barasch is impressed by this engaging approach to Sartre's most famous work

Preview: Colin & Katya

Mischa Andreski is blown away by a rehearsal of Jack Clover's latest play

Review: Doctor Faustus

At times disjointed but otherwise an altogether commendable production

London, books and bears: an interview with Michael Bond

“The first time I nearly died was on a Wednesday.” Michael Bond, a smiling and well-dressed 90 year old, leaned forward as he talked....

Rewind: Nigeria’s 2013 Same Sex Marriage Act

Sam Purnell assesses the political sway which surrounded the 2013 Nigerian same sex marriage ban

Review: Woyzeck

Richard Birch is impressed by a production that goes where few dare to go

“I’m not gonna be crying anymore”

Richard Birch investigates the sway of alcohol dependence, and the power it can hold over you

What is an elephant, to you?

Simran Uppal argues for the universality of religious experiences – including in Oxford nightlife

Review: Rhinoceros

There aren’t many plays that leave you speechless as the actors take their final bow: still less that fully deserve a standing ovation. Rhinoceros...

Review: OBA Film Festival showcase

James Riding casts an eye over the most ambitious films in Oxford student filmmaking at the OBA’s annual screening

Review: Florence Foster Jenkins

Thomas Player was left feeling warm inside, despite the ear splitting singing

Live review: Pete Doherty

Alec Fullerton was pleasantly surprised by Doherty at the O2 Academy Bristol

The Stone Roses’ Third Coming

Richard Birch and Daniel Curtis dissect The Stone Roses’ return

Review: Me & Mike

Surya Bowyer is stunned by this highly innovative piece of theatre
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