Friday 12th December 2025

Culture

Graceful and self-assured: Circle Mirror Transformation reviewed

Boulevard Productions’ Circle Mirror Transformation is a faithful and competent take on Annie Baker’s 2009 tragicomedy.  The play follows a group of people of different ages taking a beginners’ drama...

‘We’re all mad here’: Alice in Won-DRE-Land at Tingewick 2025

When I wandered into Tingewick Hall on a cold, dark evening in seventh week,...

A comical approach to a classic text: ‘Hedda Gabler’ reviewed

Tiptoe Productions’ Hedda Gabler, co-directed by Ollie Gillam and Gilon Fox, delivered a strong...

‘Lux’ by Rosalía review: A breath of fresh air

'The Latin title ‘Lux’ perfectly embodies the concept and overall aesthetic of divine femininity, as well as the multilingual aspects that run throughout the work. With complex and meaningful lyrics written in 13 languages, and split into four movements, the record is a breath of fresh air for the pop scene'.

Why We’re Fussed About Fassbender

Jane-Marie Saldanha talks to actor Michael Fassbender

What Makes A Classic: Singing in the Rain

Why Singing in the Rain has such staying power.

LIDF Blog: Part One

The Cherwell's blog from The London International Documentary Festival

What Makes A Classic: On The Waterfront

Jacob Williamson discusses Marlon Brandos's performance in On The Waterfront

Online Review: Eyes Wide Open

A refreshing take on forbidden love says Esther Kent

What makes a classic: Amelie

One film can change your life forever

Online Review – No Exit

Emily Hawes takes advantage of the free advertising in Cherwell Stage?

Online Review: Robin Hood

Sophie Adelman gives her verdict on Ridley Scott's latest release

4th Week Photo Blog

Terrific photography from around Oxford* v. 0.4

The Thirties: An Intimate History

Olivia Williams talks to Juliet Gardiner about that 'low, deceitful decade'

Carnaby Street Fashion – A Retrospective

Former Elle Fashion Director tells Olivia Williams that youth culture needs to up its game

Online Review – Pool (no water)

St Catz lobs an avant-garde grenade at Oxford’s classical theatre

Review: Measure for Measure

Jacob Zwaan measures up Matthew Monaghan's lady-loaded romp through Shakespeare

Patch me if you can

Maximillian Millard talks to the Ivor Novello-nominated indie hopefuls, Patch William

Review: In the Land of the Free

Verdict: unjustly overlooked

Review: Sus

Jack Binysh reviews the latest suspenseful film about unusual suspects

First Night: The Oxford Revue and Friends

Verdict: A more-than-alright revue.

Online Review – Translations

An Anglo-Irish language barrier teaches us about the gaps between us all

Stage Review – The Way of the World

Jocks, frocks and coxcombs in the gardens of Univ

3rd Week Photo Blog

Rule of thirds?

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