Friday 2nd January 2026

Culture

‘The political is also political’: Ash Sarkar’s ‘Minority Rule’

Universities have often been seen as bastions of radicalism. Forgetting the fact that higher educational institutions, particularly ancient and elite ones in the Anglophone world, are governed by centuries...
Books Morien Robertson -

Graceful and self-assured: Circle Mirror Transformation reviewed

Boulevard Productions’ Circle Mirror Transformation is a faithful and competent take on Annie Baker’s...
Culture Lara Machado -

‘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,...
Culture Peter Chen -

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...
Culture Charlie Bailey -
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Photo Blog: Magic Seven

Our final photo blog this Hilary Term, but don't forget to send all your fantastic vacation snaps to [email protected]!

No spills and no thrills

Jenny Winders is bored to distraction by the latest release from the Cussler production line

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Our Exhibitions Editor finds that size matters when it comes to 'world savine' voodoo dolls.

Review: Bent

A poignant script, interesting staging and the odd song make this one to watch

Review: Blood Wedding

A bloody ambitious effort, says Vanessa Lehner

Review: ‘Love’ by Angels and Airwaves

Not quite worth the hype, says Sam Pilgrim

Sound of the Underground

Christian Bridge talks to The Sunshine Underground

Preview: The Revenger’s Tragedy

Treachery, lust and murder in the Exeter chapel

First Night Review: Little Shop of Horrors

Let down by a talented but under-rehearsed cast

First Night Review: Samson Agonistes

Merton Chapel provides the perfect backdrop for this atmospheric production

First Night Review: The Oxford Revue

The Oxford Revue fails to deliver the sun, sea and sauciness promised.

Feature: Amateur Cinematics

Nick Pierce celebrates student filmmaking
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