In the second part of our look at the changing face of China’s arts scene, Tim Draxl, Lise Lindstrom, Dane Lam and Ivan Gil-Ortega share their experiences.

Two musicals by lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty – Anastasia and Once on This Island – are opening in Australia.

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

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

Nicole Car dazzles in Sarah Giles’s five-star staging of Dvořák’s masterpiece – the best in decades.

Simon Phillips' 2022 production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical rebooted for a Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2026 season.

"A very fine talent, company member and friend". Mezzo-soprano Rosemary Gunn was an admired and regular presence on Australian opera stages.

Danielle de Niese is incandescent in her role debut in a new OA Carmen that's great on character, great on relationships.

“This year’s nominees reflect the extraordinary depth and diversity of talent working in production design across the country,” says APDG President Michael Scott-Mitchell.

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

On the 150th anniversary of Carmen, we talk to director Anne-Louise Sarks about her new production for Opera Australia.

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.