The May 2026 issue of Limelight is now available
From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.
From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.
Soprano Siobhan Stagg's first Chamberfest as curator explores music’s broader social role: as storyteller, philosopher and “bias-breaker and community builder”.
Hamed Sadeghi brings musical traditions into a timely conversation. "Maybe we can focus on what we share instead of what divides us."
As 2026 Composer in Residence at the Canberra International Music Festival, Fiona Hill presents a body of work in which collaboration is more worldview than method.
A classic Sydney terrace gifted to Griffin as a one-off donation will be transformed into a dedicated writers’ centre.
Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist focuses on Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art made outside of our capital cities this month.
After directing Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Hannover, Barrie Kosky vowed he would never tackle it again. Then The Royal Ballet & Opera called.
Two-time Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles talks about her musical Waitress, returning to songwriting and finding meaning in loss.
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This masterclass in storytelling taps theatre's ancient roots in the bardic tradition to stirring effect.
Despite two brilliant performances, not all the humour lands in this show about writing a bad musical, because their creation is – well, bad.
Joe Chindamo’s dazzling new clarinet concerto is brilliantly premiered by Dean Newcomb and the ASO.
Two Russian masterpieces where the composers win against the odds.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play considers linguistic imperialism in an excellent and powerfully timely production.
Heartfelt, moving and nostalgic, Sting's musical is classy entertainment that pulses with dance and music.
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Sheridan Harbridge is reclaiming female history on Australian stages through her work as a playwright, actor, singer and director.
First Nations musician Eric Avery is creating a new work with Melbourne’s Flinders Quartet. He tells us why he has asked the four string players to use stringybark as part of the performance.
Playing the tragic heroine of Verdi's La traviata is one of opera’s most difficult balancing acts but Stacey Alleaume relishes the challenge.
Your essential coast-to-coast guide to the Australian music being played on our concert stages this month.
Melody Eötvös's new piano trio, commissioned by Musica Viva Australia, is a meditation on rulership inspired by her love of trees.
“I’m very passionate about music being alive,” says Artistic Director Kate Suthers of her first Coriole Music Festival. “There’s a responsibility to invite people to discover."
Limelight partners with Australian Festival of Chamber Music for an immersive Cairns experience led by Rachel Whealy.
Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's May 2026 magazine.
From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.
Obsessed with The Drover’s Wife as a child, Leah Purcell has adapted it as a play, novel and film. Then composer George Palmer asked if she would collaborate on an opera.
The University of Sydney recently acquired a collection of first editions of works by Mozart and Beethoven. Why are they so important?
After directing Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Hannover, Barrie Kosky vowed he would never tackle it again. Then The Royal Ballet & Opera called.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's May 2026 magazine.
From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.
Obsessed with The Drover’s Wife as a child, Leah Purcell has adapted it as a play, novel and film. Then composer George Palmer asked if she would collaborate on an opera.
After directing Wagner’s Ring Cycle in Hannover, Barrie Kosky vowed he would never tackle it again. Then The Royal Ballet & Opera called.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The Artistic Director of Victorian Opera tells us about his passion for G&S and the musical celebration he is directing for Opera Australia.
Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's May 2026 magazine.
From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.
Obsessed with The Drover’s Wife as a child, Leah Purcell has adapted it as a play, novel and film. Then composer George Palmer asked if she would collaborate on an opera.
Sheridan Harbridge is reclaiming female history on Australian stages through her work as a playwright, actor, singer and director.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
A round-up of our recent news reports.
Callum Linnane leaves The Australian Ballet for Principal Artist role with Hamburg Ballet.
A compelling triple bill explores mortality through ritual, sculpture and ecstatic movement.
Raewyn Hill, Artistic Director of Perth's Co3 Contemporary Dance, steps away from the company she founded.
Verdi’s emotional journey elaborated with stunning displays of dramatic spectacle, mass choreography and fine voices.
"Forever grateful and so proud": Rafael Bonachela to leave SDC mid-2028.
MEAA says "musicians must not be seen as optional extras"; WA Ballet says union claims are "simply wrong".
Watkins’ sparkling orchestral music celebrates a very special relationship.
A generational talent puts it all on the record.
Percussion supremo Claire Edwardes reaches a watershed moment.
Hughes sighs, weeps, faints and dies, from Dowland to beyond.
Awesome virtuosity adds to the intrigue of Alkan’s quirky music.
Mysterious 18th-century Troll gets his just reward.
Explore the guide and listen to our 25 in 25 playlist of Australia’s favourite art music.
Our specialist writers analyse this year’s offerings in theatres and concert halls.
Read our complete coverage of this year’s Canberra International Music Festival.
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