Many 18th century composers worked in conditions antithetical to creativity, writes Sally Melhuish. Some triumphed regardless.

The centenary of Puccini's death gives creatives the chance to reflect on what makes his operas so special and explore new ways to stage them.

After 30 years away from the musical theatre stage, Sarah Brightman returns as Norma Desmond in a new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard.

Opera Queensland is on a mission to take opera as far afield as possible and change the way it’s perceived.

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.

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Limelight talks to director Sarah Giles about the return of a COVID-cancelled comedy that speaks to the moment more loudly than before.

Limelight talks to the stars of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's West Side Story about a show that builds its own sense of community.

“This is me. This is my world!” Tim Draxl puts a new and personal spin on Sunset Boulevard's cynical protagonist.

We're seeing more disability on our stages and screens than a decade ago, but there is still plenty to be done.

Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales are all set to collaborate with Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. We get the low-down.