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.

La Boite's vision spans ancient Greece to a future Mars ... and zombies.

A hilarious and heart-wrenching new musical comedy about mothers, daughters, ghosts and karaoke.

We're celebrating our 250th issue this month. Rather than look back, we've asked leaders in the field to imagine what Australian theatremakers might be presenting when we publish Limelight #500.

This Brisbane-centric collaboration mashes personal and ecological grief with outrageous monster mayhem.

Log in to read the flipbook version of Limelight's July 2025 magazine.

La Boite Artistic Director Courtney Stewart tells Jo Litson about the company’s centenary season.

Composer Erik Satie, jazz singer Lisa Simone, clarinettist Michael Collins, a deep dive into a brand-new Carmen, and a Broadway hit about a 16-year-old going on 70. Limelight's July issue is essential reading.

Composer Erik Satie, jazz singer Lisa Simone, clarinettist Michael Collins, a deep dive into a brand-new Carmen, and a Broadway hit about a 16-year-old going on 70. Limelight's July issue is essential reading.

La Boite opens its 100th season with a high-intensity, three-woman Macbeth, with a shift in focus and stunning textile design.

Brisbane's La Boite Theatre brings up the ton with a season of premieres, classics and a dive into the archives.

Australian classics reimagined; Joanna Murray-Smith returns to Patricia Highsmith; two recent Melbourne hits included in the calendar.