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Obsessed with The Drover’s Wife as a child, Leah Purcell has adapted it as a play, novel and film. Then composer George Palmer asked if she would collaborate on an opera.

April 20, 2026
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre
Live Review

Review: The Last Ship (Queensland Performing Arts Centre)

Heartfelt, moving and nostalgic, Sting's musical is classy entertainment that pulses with dance and music.

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Classical Music, Opera, Theatre
features

Read the April 2026 issue of Limelight

From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working-class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.

March 23, 2026
Musical Theatre & Cabaret
features

Sting in the Tale

Sting not only wrote the book and lyrics for The Last Ship, he will also play the leading role when the show arrives in Brisbane. He tells us why he wanted to write a musical.

March 23, 2026
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features

On Stage: the events you need to see in April 2026

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

March 23, 2026
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news

The April 2026 issue of Limelight is now available

From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working-class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.

March 23, 2026
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Umberto’s Mahler 5 (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)

QSO's 2026 Maestro Series opens with Mahler and Mendelssohn in a brilliantly delivered concert.

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Introducing the April 2026 issue of Limelight

From Mahler’s audacious First Symphony to site-specific bells and Sting's working class roots, April’s issue explores music, place and identity.

March 10, 2026
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Classic Alchemy (Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra)

An adventurous program of contrasts, balancing polished gravitas with volatile contemporary energy.

February 24, 2026
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February 23, 2026
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Audiences are travelling long distances to see a show, a new report says, but growth in arts tourism depends on public investment.

February 12, 2026
Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Theatre
Live Review

Review: Little Shop of Horrors (Queensland Performing Arts Centre & Woodward Productions)

A darkly funny cult classic blooms with bite, blood and brilliant performances.

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Season Preview 2026: Musicals

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