Review: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Old Vic, NT Live)
Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire star in the Old Vic production, soon to screen in Australia.
June 22, 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
A Royal visit home for dancer Steven McRae
The Australian-born principal is part of two new Royal Ballet works coming to Brisbane. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 20, 2017
Surprise winner of the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Judges’ wildcard, Catriona Morison, has taken out the top prize beating finalists including Australia’s Kang Wang. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 19, 2017
2017 Helpmann Award nominations announced
My Fair Lady, The Book of Mormon, Barrie Kosky's Saul and Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife lead the charge.
June 19, 2017
Bennelong: Bangarra Dance Theatre’s new full-length ballet
Stephen Page and Steve Francis on the life and legacy of the mercurial Aboriginal man who learned to straddle two worlds.
June 18, 2017
Review: Cyrano de Bergerac (Sport for Jove)
A magical, transporting night of theatre with Damien Ryan firing on all fronts.
June 18, 2017
Steve Vizard’s Vigil heads to Melbourne
A new show written especially for Christie Whelan Browne returns after a hit season at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 16, 2017
Dance event Tree of Codes bound for Melbourne Festival
Jonathan Holloway has announced his first festival highlight: a "miraculous" collision of ballet, visual art and electro-pop.
June 15, 2017
Maggie McKenna to star in Muriel’s Wedding The Musical
Gina Riley’s daughter makes her debut as Muriel Heslop in the new musical based on the iconic Australian film. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2017
Review: Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs (Frontier Comedy)
Alan Cumming connects big-time with his heartfelt, sappy-happy cabaret show.
June 13, 2017
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