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A capella stories

A capella stories

In the Oxford Student’s latest new series, A capella stories, Abbas Kazmi and Lotty Turner meet and hear from Oxford’s top a capella groups. Out of the Blue:   In…

Backstage at the Fringe: The Comedian

Backstage at the Fringe: The Comedian

“Hnrnrnrnr…wh?lemme alone…” My sleep is punctuated by the sound of Rory loudly preparing tea. No – one needs to make tea that loudly. “Time to get up mate; it’s nearly…

Backstage at the Fringe: The Assistant Director

Backstage at the Fringe: The Assistant Director

Opening a show in Edinburgh is a strange process. Because most of your ticket sales are through word of mouth rather than pre-sale, you have to do an awful lot of…

Behind the Scenes: New College Choir

The original and energising sound of one of Oxford’s choirs as listened to by Rosa Schiller-Crawhurst   New College Choir needs little introduction. Regarded as one of the best choirs in…

Behind the Scenes: Fears of a Clown

The OxStu Culture Team meet budding stand-up and nervy finalist Ivo Graham. There’s an audible pause when I ask Ivo Graham to tell me about his upcoming solo stand-up show:…

Behind the Scenes: Dazzling Dancesport

Sarah Shapcott takes a look at the Strictly Come Dancing world of diamante dresses and smooth moves at Dancesport Cuppers Before I begin there are two things you should know…

Behind the Scenes: The Oxford Imps

Rosa Schiller-Crawhurst finds out the secrets behind the comedic genius of the Oxford Imps.  The Oxford Imps were as characterful and confident in reality as they are on stage. As…