Wednesday 1st July 2026

Culture

How an Oxford undergraduate made a name in choral music

When he arrived at Oxford, he expected his future to lie primarily in orchestral music. Instead, it was choral music that transformed his direction.
Culture Anish Vedantham -

‘Scenes With Girls’ and complicated female friendships

'Scenes with Girls' deserves to be seen as one of Labyrinth Productions’ (Rosie Morgan-Males and Emily Cullinan) most impressive accolades.
Culture Charlie Bailey -

‘The Moro Affair’: Astonishingly original, but not quite a story

The acting in 'The Moro Affair' was superb across the board, with Harriet Wilson’s Pope as a standout, and Rosie Sutton’s direction was flawless.
Culture Ian Coates -

‘Music can be everything’: Aurora Orchestra’s Jane Mitchell on the narratives around classical music

The Aurora Orchestra, who are playing at Oxford’s Schwarzman Centre on the 19th June, are best known for performing their orchestral repertoire from memory.
Culture Lilia Goldstein -
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Preview: Lungs

Jenni Ashby takes a look at the play about different types of love being performed as part of Brasenose Arts Week

Not your ordinary Odeon

Fergus Morgan uncovers the secret world of alternative cinemas

From Page to Stage

Luke Rollason chats to two directors of Lord of the Flies and Frankenstein, literary adaptations coming to the stage in Trinity

Colours of Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

Interview: Hudson Taylor

Lucy Thompson chats to the Irish folk-pop duo about their journey from YouTube to the charts, and why they still enjoy playing impromptu on the underground

Review: Pixies – Indie Cindy

Pixies release their first original studio album in 23 years, to a mixed response

Imaginary eating: food in art and literature

In the build up to Live Below the Line, Emma Simpson connects consumption and creativity

Review: The Love Punch

Predictable and unsophisticated though it may be, The Love Punch is nevertheless an enjoyable ninety minutes of foolish nonsense

Milestones: Feed the world

Luke Barratt looks at the Geldof-led 80s upsurge in charity rock

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
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