Tuesday 12th May 2026

Culture

‘Oleanna’: An imperfect but gripping watch

Boulevard Productions’ Oleanna leaves something to be desired, but what it lacks in production value it more than compensates for in audacity; so much so that David Mamet would be proud
Culture Ian Coates -

Internet Babies: Students of Subculture

There’s a certain kind of artist that I keep coming back to lately: artists...
Music Sharon Wilson -

May Morning

Smudged mascara and the curling of coffee steam. Small yawns and the shuffling of...
Culture Elizabeth Bourn -

Sunday

That Sunday could arrive first-class, Wrapped in tissue and stickers with minimalist logo. Sent anonymously (from...
The Source Rory Maguire -
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Review: Asylum of the Daleks

Huw Fullerton isn't as excited about Doctor Who as a grown man ought to be.

Land of the Rising Sun

Rachel Savage and her camera take a trip around Japan.

Review: The Vaccines – Come of Age

Olivia Arigho Stiles' love affair with the London indie rockers is sorely tested by this lukewarm follow-up record.

Review: The Castaways of the Fol Espoir

An anarcho-socialist theatre commune who live in a disused factory turn out to be theatrical visionaries

Track Review: Muse – Madness

Susan Yu is entranced by the electronica inspired harmonies of Muse's latest single

Ned Beauman and the Booker

Viccy Ibbett talks writing, Cambridge and the creative appeal of Weimar Germany with Booker long-listed novelist, Ned Beauman.

Review: Wayne Krantz Trio

Alexander Chalk reviews the veteran jazz musicians' performance at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.

Review: Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Ellie Halls finds that this forbidden play might have more literary than theatrical value

Review: The Revenger’s Tragedy

Clever casting and inspired performances make this play a hidden gem

Films for Freshers

A Guide to Five Movies that Sort of Explain How Your First Term at Oxford Will Be

The Freshers Guide to the Oxford Music Scene

Stand and deliver: Cherwell Music outlines the best venues in which freshers can experience Oxford's vibrant music milieu.

Review: One Love 2012

Olivia Arigho Stiles reviews the UK'S self proclaimed No.1 reggae and dub-step camping event.

City Collection: Edinburgh

In a new column, Cherwell takes a look at the musical legacy of various cities around the globe. First up is Edinburgh, home to the Fringe festival, the Scottish Crown Jewels and a surprisingly illustrious musical milieu. Just don't mention Tony Blair ...

Review: OUDS Tour: Much Ado about Nothing

Steffan Blayney finds the latest OUDS production discordant, but masterfully acted

Review: A Doll’s House

Finola Austin is enthralled by this realisation of Ibsen's classic

Viewers for women

Lizzie Greene argues that the Olympics has given us definitive proof that women's sport deserves TV time too

Review: Ted

Huw Fullerton somehow finds Ted more than Bear-able...

Review: Brave

Hattie Soper is left baffled but oddly charmed by Pixar's latest outing.

Faces of Russia

Kathleen Bloomfield takes us through the trials and styles of her year abroad in Russia

Review: Twin Shadow – Confess

Natasha Frost enjoys a new take on old tropes.
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