Review: Night Night (The Last Great Hunt)
An enjoyable Antarctic romp from Perth's The Last Great Hunt, with more than a touch of Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic to it.
March 2, 2025
Review: Jess Hitchcock & Penny Quartet (Musica Viva Australia)
Beautiful contrasts abound as 11 Australian composers arrange 12 of Jess Hitchcock’s songs.
February 27, 2025
Review: Larsen C (Christos Papadopoulos & Perth Festival)
In Larsen C, choreographer Christos Papadopolous reveals a creative impulse that is unique, visually intriguing and virtuosic.
February 21, 2025
Review: This Is a Room (Half Straddle Theatre & Perth Festival)
The interrogation of US national security translator Reality Winner transformed into a perfect work of theatre for this age of uncertainty.
February 17, 2025
Review: Mahabharata (Why Not Theatre & Perth Festival)
A powerfully staged reminder that, like everyone else, kings and gods struggle to deal with their own failings, weaknesses and desires.
February 10, 2025
Review: The Wild Between Stars: Ballet at the Quarry (West Australian Ballet & Perth Festival)
A starry night night of new contemporary works with Tara Gower's riveting Ripples shining hardest.
February 9, 2025
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December 20, 2024
Season Preview 2025: Opera and Dance
What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?
December 20, 2024
Season Preview 2025: Festivals
What do our festivals have on offer in the year ahead?
December 20, 2024
The January–February 2025 issue of Limelight is now available
A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2025; essential holiday listening; the must-see shows. Limelight is your ideal summer companion.
December 20, 2024
My Music with Anna Reece
The Artistic Director of Perth Festival explains how the “wonderful, hot mess of music” in her life has influenced her programming.
December 20, 2024
On Stage: the events you need to see in January/February 2025
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
December 20, 2024
Introducing the January–February 2025 issue of Limelight
A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2025; essential holiday listening; the must-see shows. Limelight is your ideal summer companion.
December 10, 2024