Leaning into Chinese diaspora identity, elements of Merlynn Tong's musical play may be incomprehensible for some, but the humour and pathos will chime with most.
Tongue-in-cheek fun yet sobering, this new play by Andrea Gibbs reminds us that even at Christmas, miracles are in short supply.
Bristling with theatre scene in-jokes, a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's classic pecks at the established order.
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Mama Does Derby, set at a roller derby and performed on skates, is preparing to premiere at the Sydney and Adelaide Festivals.
Online arts platforms blossomed during the COVID lockdowns. Six years later, what's the way forward for them?
As Nancye Hayes prepares to perform in the musical Anastasia, she talks about her extraordinary 65-year career.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Limelight closes out the year in grand style, with stories of creativity and resilience lighting up our December issue.
Australian writer Andrea Gibbs talks about her latest drama Carol, commissioned by Black Swan State Theatre Company.
Seventeen performers and companies to benefit; Brisbane's Elaine Acworth wins the Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award.
An absorbing, strongly performed and supple work of storytelling – but you'll need to give it your full attention.
Jules Billington and Jessica Fallico next in line for the Ensemble Theatre's career-development program.
