Review: Trevor Ashley in Barbra and Me (Ensemble Theatre)
A born entertainer thanks Streisand for the music and memories in an inimitable way.
September 18, 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
Bel Canto and Elizabeth Connell Prize winners announced
The Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation awards prizes to mezzo Bronwyn Douglass and soprano Katie Lowe. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 18, 2017
The Hayes stages its first Sondheim, Assassins
Dean Bryant and Andrew Hallsworth on the timeliness of Sondheim's musical about people who tried to kill US presidents.
September 17, 2017
Review: Diving for Pearls (Griffin Theatre Company)
Katherine Thomson's 1991 play is as powerful and poignant as ever.
September 16, 2017
Tony Sheldon returns to the musical Priscilla
The New York-based Australian performer will reprise the role of Bernadette in the 10th anniversary production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 15, 2017
Until the Lions: More magical Khan-do from Akram
A princess is reborn as a male warrior in a dance work inspired by The Mahabharata at the OzAsia Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2017
“Mao’s Last Dancer” Li Cunxin returns to the stage
The Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director will make a one-off appearance, along with his wife Mary, in The Nutcracker in December. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2017
Queensland Ballet’s 2018 season announced
A new La Bayadère, a Firebird with a Game of Thrones makeover, and a much-loved Cinderella are among the ballets. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 12, 2017
Muriel’s Wedding finds its Bill Heslop
Casting is complete on the new musical with today’s news that Gary Sweet will play Muriel’s redneck, bullying father. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 6, 2017
Black Rider: Selling your soul in the devil’s playground
A cast of shape-shifters takes us deep into a hallucinogenic nightmare in Malthouse and Victorian Opera’s Black Rider. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 5, 2017
The Great Gatsby: Party like it’s the Roaring Twenties
You’ve read the book and seen the film, now kick up your heels with West Australian Ballet in The Great Gatsby ballet. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 4, 2017
Belvoir announces its 2018 season
Highlights include Kate Mulvany in an Ibsen gender-switch, an adaptation of Bliss, and a revival of the Hayes’ Calamity Jane. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 4, 2017
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: dancing down the rabbit hole
Some thought Christopher Wheeldon “completely insane” when he decided to make a ballet based on Lewis Carroll's novel.
September 4, 2017