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.
Violinist Dene Olding, conductor Nicolette Fraillon and harpist Alice Giles are among other arts figures honoured. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Vale the English maestro, who was Principal Guest Conductor of the ASO, and worked to raise awareness of spina bifida. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The self-styled Scottish elf trapped in a middle-aged man’s body describes the horror of living in Trump’s America. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Following the success of The Reef, Richard Tognetti talks about the ACO’s new “cinematic and musical odyssey”, Mountain.
The 33-year-old wins $50,000 and mentorship at The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia and the Sydney Symphony. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Despite a drop in paid attendances, the healthy surplus is due largely to donations, endowments and investments. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
STC puts a focus on playwriting with a new Emerging Writers’ Group as well as the Patrick White Fellow and Playwright. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Blazey Best, Lisa Campbell and Hayden Tee tell us why the 1988 Australian musical still has much to say today. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Front to back or back to front, Michael Frayn’s classic farce-within-a-farce must go on.
STC's The Present was the third highest-grossing play during a bumper Broadway 2016–17 season.
The Indigenous writer, actor and director has taken home two major prizes at the 2017 New Premier's Literary Awards.
Kane Alexander thrills with high-flying vocals, matched by heartfelt emotion.
A stunning production powered by Genevieve Lemon's blistering, quicksilver performance.
