Limelight’s Big Read: Spotlight on China (Part 2)
In the second part of our look at the changing face of China’s arts scene, Tim Draxl, Lise Lindstrom, Dane Lam and Ivan Gil-Ortega share their experiences.
July 30, 2025
OzAsia announces 2025 Festival
OzAsia is back in 2025 with world premieres, cheeky cabaret, Japanese jazz innovator Hiromi and some captivating sonic experiences.
July 25, 2025
Limelight’s Big Read: Spotlight on China (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part feature, we hear from Torben Brookman, Sarah Brightman and Dane Lam about the opportunities and challenges they see in the huge and fast-evolving Chinese market for music and theatre.
July 25, 2025
Read the August 2025 issue of Limelight
Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's August 2025 magazine.
July 21, 2025
Journey to the Stage
Two musicals by lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty – Anastasia and Once on This Island – are opening in Australia.
July 21, 2025
On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in August 2025
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
July 21, 2025
Classical Music, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
On Stage: the events you need to see in August 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
July 21, 2025
The August 2025 issue of Limelight is now available
Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.
July 21, 2025
Phantom returns to haunt Sydney Harbour
Simon Phillips' 2022 production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical rebooted for a Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2026 season.
July 18, 2025
Review: Here You Come Again (Kay & McLean Productions & Melting Pot)
An astonishingly good Dolly Parton dupe provides nearly all the style for a jukebox musical otherwise short on substance.
July 17, 2025
Review: Kimberly Akimbo (State Theatre South Australia)
Marina Prior shines in a zany, emotional roller coaster with all the feels.
July 14, 2025
Introducing the August 2025 issue of Limelight – our 250th!
Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.
July 8, 2025
Review: Being Alive (Hayes Theatre Co)
It's good to see this concert of Sondheim songs take a fresh approach, but there are creases to be ironed out.
June 27, 2025