Every aspect of this staging works to highlight the strengths of Steel Magnolias – to a point where we don’t care about its contrivances.

A white canvas exposes the fragile architecture of friendship in a smart comedy of high art, low blows and male insecurity.

A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2026, essential holiday listening and must-see shows, Limelight is your ideal summer companion.

Killing off a beloved fictional character is not as easy as it seems in this delightful, nostalgia-fuelled dramedy by Melanie Tait.

A charmer of a performance from Natalie Bassingthwaighte, but 40 years after it was written, Shirley Valentine feels more nostalgic than necessary.

Daniel Evans takes on the Artistic Director role at QT, describing it as “a profound honour and incredible privilege”.

Classics, contemporary voices, world premieres and (of course), a new play by David Williamson lined up for Ensemble audiences in 2025.

Tania Frazer, Caroline Sharpen and Lee Lewis were also among the artists and musicians honoured in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

Lewis departs after four years with "a certain sadness, but with the best interests of the company in mind".

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Getting ready for your summer break? Why not make the bumper new edition of Limelight magazine a part of it?