Review: Three Sisters (Last Waltz Productions & Old Fitzroy Theatre)
A period setting reminds us how modern, and how merciless, Chekhov can be.
A period setting reminds us how modern, and how merciless, Chekhov can be.
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From Barrie Kosky finding the new in Wagner to Sheridan Harbridge on women who refuse to conform, May's issue of Limelight is a celebration of talent, resilience and audacity.
Obsessed with The Drover’s Wife as a child, Leah Purcell has adapted it as a play, novel and film. Then composer George Palmer asked if she would collaborate on an opera.
Sheridan Harbridge is reclaiming female history on Australian stages through her work as a playwright, actor, singer and director.
Hot on the heels of this month’s Remix Tour Live, Suzy Izzard is bringing her one-woman version of Shakespeare’s tragedy to Australia.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
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This masterclass in storytelling taps theatre's ancient roots in the bardic tradition to stirring effect.
Despite two brilliant performances, not all the humour lands in this show about writing a bad musical, because their creation is – well, bad.
A classic Sydney terrace gifted to Griffin as a one-off donation will be transformed into a dedicated writers’ centre.
Actors Rosamund Pike and Jack Holden, Australian opera star Danielle de Neise and a beloved bear from Peru among those honoured in British theatre's top awards.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play considers linguistic imperialism in an excellent and powerfully timely production.