Review: Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs (Frontier Comedy)
Alan Cumming connects big-time with his heartfelt, sappy-happy cabaret show.
June 13, 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
Cate Blanchett wins top gong in Queen’s Birthday Honours
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
June 13, 2017
Sir Jeffrey Tate has died
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
June 3, 2017
Alan Cumming on sappy songs and social media
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
June 2, 2017
Hitting the high notes with the Australian Chamber Orchestra
Following the success of The Reef, Richard Tognetti talks about the ACO’s new “cinematic and musical odyssey”, Mountain.
June 2, 2017
Patrick Burns wins Hephzibah Tintner Conducting Fellowship
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
June 1, 2017
The Australian Ballet posts a $4.1 million surplus
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
May 31, 2017
Andrew Bovell named as new STC Patrick White Fellow
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
May 29, 2017
New life for Only Heaven Knows at the Hayes
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
May 27, 2017
Nothing hits its comedy mark like Noises Off
Front to back or back to front, Michael Frayn’s classic farce-within-a-farce must go on.
May 25, 2017
The Present takes $10.9 million on Broadway
STC's The Present was the third highest-grossing play during a bumper Broadway 2016–17 season.
May 24, 2017
Playwright Leah Purcell wins NSW Book of the Year
The Indigenous writer, actor and director has taken home two major prizes at the 2017 New Premier's Literary Awards.
May 22, 2017
Different Stages: The Broadway Album (Kane Alexander)
Kane Alexander thrills with high-flying vocals, matched by heartfelt emotion.
May 22, 2017