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.

Presented alongside Verdi’s AIDA, Romeo Castellucci's staging of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle will be a keystone of the 2027 Adelaide Festival.

An efficient, glass-walled descent into Kafka’s world of systems, stagnation and spiritual suffocation.

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.

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

Australian soprano Lauren Fagan is commanding attention overseas. She tells us about the roles that will be key to her future, and why playing soccer has helped her opera career.

Technical mastery is the key to musical expression, says Opera Australia Concertmaster Matthieu Arama.

After the success of last year’s inaugural Handa Opera at Millthorpe festival, Lyndon Terracini talks about this year’s expanded program.

Starring Emma Matthews and members of the OA Chorus, Reuben Kaye and Shaun Rennie’s unique blend of lowbrow and “Hochkunst” proves irresistible.