Wednesday 15th 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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The Futureheads – “This is not the world”

Monique Davis is underwhelmed by The Futureheads' latest offering

Interview: Mystery Jets

Harry Thompson meets the Mystery Jets.

Video: Wadstock 2008

Interview: Amara Karan

Ruth Banks talks to the self assured star of St Trinian’s and The Darjeeling Ltd. about her improbable rise to fame.

Review: Joy Division

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Interview: John Hurt

Ben Williams talks to a cinematic icon.

Neighbourhood Watch: Figment

Sean Lennon digs the fig.

Jack McManus – ‘Either Side of Midnight’

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Review by Jim Armshaw
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