Review: Hadestown (Opera Australia and JONES Theatrical Group)
This contemporary retelling of the doomed love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, combined with another Greek myth, makes for a surprising, thrilling musical.
This contemporary retelling of the doomed love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, combined with another Greek myth, makes for a surprising, thrilling musical.
What starts as a petty arrest spirals into something much bigger in this story based on a famous Victorian scandal.
Some stellar performances, but this satire set in the corridors of power in Canberra doesn't deliver on the promise of an "incisive deep dive".
Anton Chekhov's unhappy siblings updated in a well-acted adaptation with an Australian 'vibe'.
Tim Jones calls time on a 16-year tenure. "I’m so proud of what we have been able to achieve over this time.”
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.
A powerfully staged reminder that, like everyone else, kings and gods struggle to deal with their own failings, weaknesses and desires.
A top-notch staging of Amy Herzog's warm, wise and pithy play about two people from very different generations stuck in an uncertain present.
Opera Queensland's Straight From The Strait and Shake & Stir's GRIMM among the productions in the running for awards recognition.
A playful, irreverent adaptation of Emily Brontë's doomy novel, delivered by a brilliant cast of British triple threats.
A charmer of a performance from Natalie Bassingthwaighte, but 40 years after it was written, Shirley Valentine feels more nostalgic than necessary.
Fresh, funny and familiar, David Williamson's new family comedy hits all the right notes.
Matthew Lutton to pursue new creative ventures in international theatre and opera after nine years as Malthouse Theatre's Artistic Director.