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

If Australia is to maintain a thriving arts industry, it needs to rethink its cultural leadership and governance, argues Samuel Cairnduff.

Women make up 30 per cent of artistic leadership roles in leading international dance companies, a new report finds. How does Australia fare?

A round-up of our recent news reports.

"Mao's Last Dancer" and former Queensland Ballet Artistic Director to be honoured by the Prix de Lausanne.

The Spanish dancer, choreographer and director Ivan Gil-Ortega to take the reins at QB after Leanne Benjamin's sudden departure in 2024.

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?

Australia’s arts sector faces a watershed moment. It has the opportunity to become the leading space for discourse – but only if there are major changes in cultural leadership.

Limelight published hundreds of live music, theatre, dance and opera reviews this year. But what were the critiques that really clicked with our readers?

Elegance in spades, but little electricity between the leads in this Shanghai Ballet showcase choreographed by Briton Derek Deane.

Passion, innovation and enchantment: QB's 2025 program promises something for every ballet enthusiast.

A brilliant production made by a choreographer who handles the episodic nature of the storytelling with absolute skill.