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How books are burned today

It is a worrying thought that what sits on your bookshelf today could be out of reach tomorrow. You might believe book banning to be a thing of the...
Books Romilly Ireland -

The burden of the face: Why are so many singers wearing masks?

We can all name at least one musician who has performed behind a balaclava, helmet, or hood. Whether to preserve anonymity, cultivate mystery, or construct an entirely new artistic identity, masking the face is common among those under the limelight.
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New Oxford Windrush generation exhibit opens for Black History Month 

Amidst recent political tension provoked by the government’s refusal of slavery reparations to the...
Art Madison Garrett -

“There’s a play in that”: interview with ‘The Gang of Three’ playwright Robert Khan

It’s Budget Day as I sit in the foyer of the Oxford Playhouse. Down...
Culture Saul Grenfell -
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Genre Confused 1st Week

Extolling the virtues of obscure music

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Album Review: Ani DiFranco

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Dear Science, 4AD Records

Venue Review: University Church

Exploring the beautiful and atmospheric performance space

Sounds like Michaelmas

Cherwell's pick of the term's musical offerings

Genre confused: Krautrock

Each week Cherwell extolls the virtues of an obscure musical genre. This week: Krautrock

Local Talent: Alice Doyne

We catch up with the acoustic-pop-folk-rock songstress

Live review: Roots Manuva

Cherwell hears the gospel according to Rodney Smith

Nights in Rodanthe

A film with a classic feel, set in the idyllic beauty of Rodanthe.

The House Bunny Review

Not clever - but can is it at least fun to watch?

Brideshead Revisited Review

Could any film appeal more to us Oxford types? Guy Pewsey reviews the cinematic highlight of the new term.

Portraits of the Artists

We look at the prortraiture of classic modernist Wyndham Lewis.

Summer Podcast: ‘She Stoops to Conquer’

We talk to the people working on the OUDS summer tour

Spot the difference

Guy Pewsey sees through Hollywood's tricks and disguises

The Corrections – Repeat After Me

We review their latest album

Disturbance at Campsfield House

Smoke visible from Campsfield, heavy police presence and violent disturbances at the detention centre

Review: Out Of The Blue

New Theatre, Thursday 8th week

Review: The Importance of Being Earnest

Merton College Gardens, Wednesday - Saturday, 8th week
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