John Bell goes deep inside a decaying mind
Lear casts his shadow over The Father, an intriguing, confounding thriller of a play. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 10, 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
Review: Prince Bettliegend (Out of the Shadows festival)
A fascinating reconstruction of a cabaret created by Czech Jewish prisoners at Terezín during WWII.
August 10, 2017
Ensemble Theatre announces its 2018 season
John Bell’s Ensemble debut, a Reg Livermore one-man show and Ayckbourn’s The Norman Conquests are on the bill. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 7, 2017
Review: BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell (Queen van de Zandt)
A beguiling night of melancholic songs, poetic storytelling and haunting vocals.
August 4, 2017
APRA AMCOS leads a push for music industry gender parity
In response to RMIT research, APRA AMCOS has announced a raft of initiatives to increase female participation. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 2, 2017
Michael Honeyman discusses his debut as Amfortas in Parsifal
After his triumph as King Roger, the Australian baritone is excited (and nerve-wracked) to perform with Jonas Kaufmann. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 1, 2017
From the rubbish tip to Music of the Forest
A forest made from recycled materials is part of an immersive musical experience for children at the Sydney Opera House. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 31, 2017
Winner of the 2017 Archibald Prize announced
Mitch Cairns has taken out the Archibald Prize for his portrait of artist Agatha Gothe-Snape. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 28, 2017
David Robertson extends his SSO contract by one year
The SSO Chief Conductor and Artistic Director is to stay through 2019, and has revealed a little of his 2018 programme.
July 25, 2017
Melbourne Festival 2017 programme announced
Jonathan Holloway looks to “the bigger picture” with Taylor Mac, Under Siege and a Requiem for Cambodia on the bill. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 25, 2017
2017 Helpmann Awards announced
Barrie Kosky's Saul and Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife win big at this year's awards for live performance in Australia.
July 24, 2017
Archibald finalists and Packing Room Prize winner announced
The AGNSW has announced 43 finalists including two of John Bell, while a Lisa Wilkinson portrait wins Packing Room Prize. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 20, 2017
Bell Shakespeare rings in a new version of Merchant
Director Anne-Louise Sarks has reshaped Shakespeare’s dark comedy, The Merchant of Venice, for today’s audience. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 12, 2017