Deborah Humble tells us about her role debut as Delilah and why mezzos get stuck in "witches, bitches and britches" roles.

A prolific artist, stand-up comedian and presenter on television and radio, Limelight’s resident cartoonist may move with the times, but his musical tastes never do.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

This month features three homegrown blockbusters, two new takes on Ravel, women’s-eye views of Venetian Baroque, a haunting Faerie Bride and a Flying Dutchman for the library.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

Jill Rivers talks about meeting Vaslav Nijinsky’s daughter and his decidedly odd grandson while researching her book about the dancer.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

British director Netia Jones brings a hi-tech approach to Pinchgut Opera's The Fairy Queen, but music and story always come first, she tells Limelight.

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townville works because it's off-the-radar, not despite it, says Artistic Director Jack Liebeck.

Focused on fat shaming and size prejudice, Neil LaBute's black comedy Fat Pig is story that belongs on an opera stage, says librettist Miriam Gordon-Stewart.

The bass-baritone rediscovers a Brahms bestie and the songs that came before Red Sails in the Sunset.