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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.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

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.