A Fresh Take
Much-loved Australian actor Sigrid Thornton talks playing Irina Arkadina in The Seagull, and why risk-taking has become part of her makeup.
Much-loved Australian actor Sigrid Thornton talks playing Irina Arkadina in The Seagull, and why risk-taking has become part of her makeup.
Associate Director Nhlanhla Mahlangu and composer Kyle Shepherd discuss William Kentridge’s Olivier Award-winning Waiting for the Sibyl ahead of its Australian premiere.
Eliza and Harry Sdraulig are leading their own musical careers. But occasionally, the siblings’ paths cross.
During the pandemic, Vladimir Fanshil and Eleanor Lyons dreamed up Live At Yours, a series of intimate, salon-style concerts – and it’s taken off.
Flagging spoilers, Elise Esther Hearst opens up about A Very Jewish Christmas Carol.
Dong Ma is a virtuoso on the two-string erhu. Now based in Melbourne, he performs JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations with the Flinders Quartet.
May Lyon explains why a commission from Musica Viva Australia inspired images of juxtaposing aspects of nature.
After working as a performer, choreographer and director in dance, physical theatre, opera and musicals, Kate Champion is fascinated by the power of music.
Attending Cabaret in London, Guy Noble was taken aback by the dictatorial ushers, who tried to stop him taking photos in the foyer, and on the pavement outside.
This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
Mozart heads up this month with Igor Levit and Víkingur Ólafsson hot on his heels. Vocal delights include Sarah Connolly’s Mahler and miraculous choral music by Stephen Hough.
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The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.