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Classical Music, News, Opera, Theatre
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Introducing the December 2026 edition of Limelight

From live film scores and provocative theatre to musical discoveries and the stories behind Australia’s great performance spaces, our December issue celebrates the arts in all their variety.

November 10, 2026
Opera
Live Review

Review: La bohème (Opera Australia)

A memorable new production of Puccini's tragic romance makes its debut with a fine cast in an imperfect venue.

November 9, 2026
News, Opera
news

Nina Korbe announced as QSO’s Artist-in-Association

The First Nations opera star to feature alongside the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in several concerts in its 2027 season.

November 3, 2026
Opera
Live Review

Review: The Emperor of Atlantis & The Prisoner (The Cooperative)

On a shoestring and with some exceptional musical performances, The Cooperative finds its niche by plunging us into humanity’s dark side.

October 31, 2026
Dance, Festivals, News, Opera, Theatre
news

Perth Festival 2027: Mischief, beauty, intensity

The 74th Perth Festival combines international music names with First Nations commissions, European theatre and dance, and large-scale works across the city, river and coastline.

October 29, 2026
Chamber, Dance, Festivals, Opera, Theatre
news

Adelaide Festival unveils 2027 program

Matthew Lutton looks to the otherworldly, surreal and fantastical in his second year as Artistic Director.

October 27, 2026
News, Opera
news

Melbourne Opera to complete Wagner cycle in 2027 season

The company marks 25 years of independent operation with four major productions, including Parsifal, Rigoletto and Tosca.

October 27, 2026
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera
features

Finding a voice: Opera Australia’s The Trumpet of the Swan

Tyran Parke’s new production of The Trumpet of the Swan puts theatrical imagination at the heart of Opera Australia’s new family show.

October 22, 2026
Audiovisual, Opera, Visual Art
Live Review

Review: David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) (Carriageworks/Andrew Kay & Assoc.)

With a score by Nico Muhly, this immersive exploration of space and time finds its apotheosis in Tristan und Isolde.

October 21, 2026
News, Opera
news

Opera houses unite to celebrate Joan Sutherland centenary in London

Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera and La Fenice to join Australian artists in a gala honouring the legendary soprano.

October 21, 2026
Classical Music, Opera
news

Handa withdraws funding from Opera Australia

After reported frustration with the organisation's programming of musicals, the Japanese billionaire's contract will lapse in December.

October 20, 2026
Opera
Live Review

Review: Verdi in the City (The Opera Room)

The vocal equivalent of two marathons back-to-back, this is Don Carlo and Il trovatore done right.

October 19, 2026
Festivals, News, Opera
news

Handa Opera at Millthorpe returns with two Aussie firsts

In its third year, the festival boasts two complete operas in a four-day celebration of music, food and country hospitality.

October 19, 2026

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