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".

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.

Shechter is a festival favourite in Australia but this time around, he disappoints.

A gala program avoids most of the usual suspects and introduces new faces.

Glamour trumps intensity in choreographer Jenni Large’s new work.

A visually startling spectacle performed by dancers wearing eye-popping exoskeletons and prostheses.

Big reads, in-depth analysis of Limelight's Artists of the Year vote, and everything you need to stay on top of the classical music and performing arts scene.

Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's March 2026 magazine.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The latest arts appointments and departures.