Monday 16th February 2026

Culture

‘I don’t like the idea of hope’: An interview with Iya Kiva 

Iya Kiva is an award-winning Ukrainian poet, originally from Donetsk. Since 2014, when war first came to her region, she has lived in displacement.

A bold choice for limited space: ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’

This ambitious take on a classic struggled in the space constraints of the Michael Pilch studio.

‘Fresh energy’: Corpus Christi’s Owlets on their revival

Abigail Lakeland interviewed Clara Woodhouse, Owlets President, to discuss its resurgence, and what audiences can expect.

From topping charts to ‘The Traitors’: An ode to Cat Burns

The chaotic new season of 'The Traitors' made me reflect on the celebrity version, and my personal favourite contestant, Cat Burns.

Loading the Canon: Peanuts

Cherwell's weekly call for new additions to the literary establishment highlights Schulz's Peanuts comic strip

Interview: Ben Macintyre

Isaac Goodwin discusses the intricacies of espionage with author, historian and columnist Ben Macintyre

Review: History Boys

Naomi Polonsky is tickled and touched by the Oxford Playhouse production of Bennett's hit drama

Review: Transcendence

Wally Pfister’s directorial debut is a subtly thought-provoking exploration of humanity that suffers from its own admirable ambition

In Memoriam: DJ Rashad

Matt Broomfield looks at the career highlights of the late Chicago Juke House pioneer

La Dolce Vita

Venice, Italy

A History of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Dynamic Duos

Leading to some of the most iconic films of all time, take a look at greatest partnerships in Hollywood's history

Preview: History Boys

Jordan Reed takes a sneaky peek at the Oxford Playhouse's first offering of term

Preview: Dan and Jon vs. The Funsultancy

Don't miss the Ultimate Picture Palace screening of this bewilderingly brilliant student film

Review: The Lunchbox

A formulaic rom-com which is nevertheless warm-hearted and thought provoking

The ‘reboot’ will save the world

Our fascination with reinvention is nothing new, says Luke Barratt

Top 3… Births

With Easter just gone, Emma Simpson looks at some cultural representations of births

Milestones: The birth of the alphabet

Emma Simpson examines the history of writing in the ancient world

Loading the Canon: Eccentric Lives and Peculiar Notions

Cherwell's weekly call for new additions to the literary establishment highlights John Mitchell's collection of stories

The danger of eBooks

Isaac Goodwin warns of the demise of the professional author

Where Are They Now: S Club (7 or 3?)

Cherwell delves into the later careers of one-hit-wonders so you don’t have to.

Review: Kelis – Food

Jack Chown thinks it's all fine dining on Kelis' new record

Review: Damon Albarn – Everyday Robots

He's been the frontman for two of the biggest bands of the past 20 years, but this is the debut as a solo artist for Albarn.

Review: Lily Allen – Sheezus

Helen Thomas is unimpressed with this boring bubblegum record.

European Festival Guide 2014

Helen Thomas and Rushabh Haria talk you through the best European festivals to head to this summer.

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