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Opinion
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Hung Up

Sick and tired of unsolicited calls and ID checks, Guy Noble turns the tables on call centres.

October 21, 2024
Classical Music, Festivals, Opera, Theatre
news

The November 2024 issue of Limelight is now available

Rome's original demagogue, a Miles Franklin musical, an innings with Sir Tim Rice and the mystery of Mozart's sister. November's Limelight is on its way.

October 21, 2024
Classical Music, Festivals, Opera, Theatre
news

Introducing the November 2024 issue of Limelight

Rome's original demagogue, a Miles Franklin musical, an innings with Sir Tim Rice and the mystery of Mozart's sister. November's Limelight is on its way.

October 11, 2024
Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Freedom of Speech?

Guy Noble asks whether artists have the right to free speech, or if it depends on the context. And why are Australian arts organisations having such trouble retaining cultural leaders?

September 23, 2024
Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Paws for Thought

Realising how much his stepdog calms him down, Guy Noble takes his hat off to adorable fluffballs who help us relax and smell the roses.

August 19, 2024
Stage
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: What is your Story?

An initiative called Bravewords Live has convinced Guy Noble that true stories told well can help us understand each other.

July 22, 2024
Books
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: The Complicated Sigh

Have you ever wondered what to do with a book that doesn’t deliver? Guy Noble has the answer.

June 24, 2024
Classical Music, Festivals
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: My Fantasy Festival

Get ready to laugh until you cry as Guy Noble dreams up an explosive festival program. All he needs now is an investor.

May 20, 2024
Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Calls and Campanology

Writing from a small Indonesian island, Guy Noble reflects on the Muslim call to prayer and the ringing bells at Christian churches.

April 22, 2024
Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Consummate Communicators

This month, Guy Noble relives the magic of seeing two musical geniuses perform live.

March 25, 2024
Classical Music, Opera
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Tantric Music-Making

Pondering the passion in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Guy Noble discovered the composer was something of an Italian stallion.

February 19, 2024
Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: I am 60 going on 17

Though he may now be a hexagenarian, Guy Noble doesn’t feel it. He takes inspiration from Sir Paul McCartney – still touring to adoring fans at 81.

December 22, 2023
Classical Music
features

Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Let us rejoice

A lacklustre rendition of the national anthem leaves Guy Noble pondering our unwillingness to sing this country’s praises.

November 20, 2023

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