Review: H.M.S. Pinafore (Hayes Theatre Co)
Kate Gaul's gloriously camp, cross-gender production makes the G & S operetta feel fabulously fresh.
November 15, 2019
Jo Litson
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
Articles by Jo Litson
Deborah Cheetham wins the 2019 Melbourne Prize for Music
The renowned Indigenous composer, singer and Artistic Director of Short Black Opera has won the $60,000 Prize.
November 14, 2019
Echo Chambers
Tos Mahoney, Artistic Director of Tura New Music in Perth, tells Jo Litson about Kimberley Echoes, a cross-cultural celebration of Kimberley country and its people, which is heading to Australia’s eastern states this month.
November 14, 2019
Fancy footwork from Ross ‘Rosco’ Philip
The one-time Sydney Dance Company performer, is now creating striking artworks made from ballet shoes.
November 11, 2019
Cornelia Parker: Explosive Art
A major retrospective by UK artist Cornelia Parker is coming to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
November 6, 2019
Passing the Batons
Sir Andrew Davis, Alondra de la Parra and David Robertson are about to conduct their final concerts as artistic chiefs of the Melbourne, Queensland and Sydney Symphony Orchestras respectively. Here’s a look back on their time Down Under.
November 5, 2019
Review: Bonachela / Obarzanek (Sydney Dance Company)
A joyous 50th anniversary celebration including alumni and audience members.
November 4, 2019
Bowie video inspires First Nations deep listening experience
Curator Daniel Browning and artists participating in Momentum at Barangaroo will be joined by Yo-Yo Ma next Tuesday.
November 1, 2019
Garry McQuinn on Starstruck – The Stage Musical
The commercial producer discusses his collaborative partnership with NIDA to develop a new Australian musical.
October 30, 2019
Sydney Festival announces its 2020 program
Isabelle Adjani in a stage adaptation of Cassavetes' Opening Night, acclaimed choir Tenebrae, and a tribute to Reg Livermore's Betty Blokk-Buster feature.
October 30, 2019
OA extends Lyndon Terracini’s contract
As his contract is renewed until the end of 2023, Terracini discusses his 10 years at OA, the introduction of musicals and digital productions, and getting married.
October 29, 2019
Review: White Pearl (National Theatre of Parramatta & Sydney Theatre Company)
This fresh, fearless, very funny play is bursting with ideas and heralds an exciting young playwright.
October 28, 2019
Review: Jekyll & Hyde 25th Anniversary Concert (Concertworks)
Anthony Warlow finally plays the dual title roles live in an impressive semi-staged concert.
October 27, 2019