On Stage: the events you need to see in September 2022
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
August 22, 2022
Newsworthy: September 2022
A round-up of our recent news reports.
August 22, 2022
Melbourne Opera reignites Bendigo’s gold fever with Australia’s first regional Ring Cycle
It’s hard enough for an opera company to survive without government funding, but staging Wagner’s Ring Cycle is something else. We trace the history of Melbourne Opera, which is presenting Australia’s first regional Ring Cycle in Bendigo.
August 22, 2022
Finalists for the 2022 Art Music Awards announced
Rewarding excellence across a range of musical genres and categories, the awards return with an in-person ceremony next month.
July 26, 2022
Victorian Opera announces new Artistic Director
Stuart Maunder will take over the role from outgoing Artistic Director Richard Mills in October 2023.
July 25, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Instrumental, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
On Stage: the events you need to see in August 2022
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
July 25, 2022
2022 Green Room Awards announced
The Wedding Singer swept the musical theatre categories as the Green Room Awards recognised productions throughout the last two years.
July 12, 2022
Opera column: Keep the flame burning
Greg Eldridge argues that with OA and VO looking for new artistic directors, there is much to discuss about the future role of opera companies in Australia.
April 29, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Instrumental, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
On Stage: the events you need to see in May 2022
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
April 26, 2022
Review: Happy End (Victorian Opera)
A welcome revival of Weill and Brecht’s follow-up to The Threepenny Opera.
March 24, 2022
Review: The Who’s Tommy (Victorian Opera)
It's third time lucky for the long overdue Australian premiere of the classic rock opera.
February 23, 2022
On Stage: the events you need to see in March 2022
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
February 21, 2022
Richard Mills to depart Victorian Opera
The acclaimed composer and conductor will leave VO at the end of the 2023 season, after a decade as Artistic Director.
February 17, 2022