Review: The Blue Mountains Opera Festival (The Escarpment Group)
A delightful combination of music, opera, food and wine in an exquisite setting.
October 2, 2017
Jo Litson
Jo Litson is the Editor of Limelight Magazine. She took up the position in late 2018 having joined the magazine as Deputy Editor in 2016. During a 35-year career as an arts journalist she has been a contributor to numerous publications including Limelight, The Australian, The Bulletin, and the Qantas magazine. She was the arts writer and theatre reviewer for The Sunday Telegraph for 12 years until 2018, and has written the labels for the Archibald Prize for the Art Gallery of New South Wales for over 20 years.
Articles by Jo Litson
Callum Henshaw wins major Melbourne guitar prize
The Australian classical guitarist has won the Melbourne International Guitar Festival’s Concert Artist Competition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 27, 2017
Melbourne Youth Orchestras turns 50
For its half-century celebrations, MYO is staging a series of site-specific concerts in State Library Victoria during October. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 26, 2017
The Australian Ballet announces its 2018 season
The AB will stage nine ballets including a new Spartacus choreographed by Lucas Jervies and a tribute to Graeme Murphy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 25, 2017
The Blue Mountains Opera Festival returns
This weekend the Hydro Majestic hosts a two-day festival of opera and chamber music with accompanying food and wine. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 25, 2017
2017 Australian Dance Awards Announced
Ako Kondo, Benjamin Hancock, Bangarra Dance Theatre and Lucy Guerin win major awards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 25, 2017
Review: Laser Beak Man (Brisbane Festival)
Stunning visuals allied with a bright pop score make for a winning show.
September 23, 2017
Review: An Octoroon (Queensland Theatre & Brisbane Festival)
Nakkiah Lui lobs a thrilling "Molotov cocktail" for her directorial debut.
September 22, 2017
Federal Government responds to National Opera Review
The Government is “broadly supportive” of recommendations, including fines for casting too many non-Australian singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 22, 2017
Review: Attractor (Brisbane Festival)
A visceral connection between musicians and dancers powers a hypnotic work.
September 21, 2017
Review: Terror (Brisbane Festival & QPAC)
A timely courtroom drama wth the audience in the role of the jury.
September 20, 2017
Review: Assassins (Hayes Theatre Co)
Dean Bryant directs a stunningly inventive production of the Hayes' first Sondheim.
September 19, 2017
SCYB premieres a ballet to music by Peter Sculthorpe
Adam Blanch has created a new ballet to Sculthorpe’s Earth Cry, with inspiration too from Hitchcock’s The Birds. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 19, 2017