On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2026
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working-class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.
There’s a new lightness and feeling of joy in the third opera in Barrie Kosky’s mesmerising Ring Cycle. Catch it at cinemas here.
A novel approach to completing Vivaldi's unfinished opera pays dividends.
Michael Nyman’s chamber opera about a man with a curious neurological condition makes a rare appearance for its 40th anniversary.
Beetlejuice, Victorian Opera's Katya Kabanova and MTC's Rebecca among the award magnets in this year's celebration of Melbourne’s live performance sector.
A fine cast led by Lauren Fagan as Tatyana brings Kasper Holten’s cerebral production to life, but it is Nicholas Jones as Lensky who steals the show and our hearts.
A fine production engages the mind; the richness and depth of Verdi’s melodic invention stuns the senses.
From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.
The soprano shares her hopes and dreams and why recording is the hardest thing you'll ever do.
The British director "brings deep knowledge of the art form, strategic insight and proven collaborative leadership" says OA.
A profound musical and dramatic experience, bringing the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice to electrifying life.
Cabaret in format but operatic in scope, Julia Bullock’s gloriously terrifying “reincarnation” of Joséphine Baker will shake you to your core.