Review: Prize Fighter (Belvoir, Sydney Festival)
A dynamic play with a cumulative emotional force about a young Congolese-Australian boxer facing his demons.
January 9, 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
“Willkommen”: The history of Cabaret
Inside the sex and politics of the Weimar-era musical, from Isherwood's Berlin to the latest production at the Hayes.
January 9, 2017
Review: Measure for Measure (Cheek by Jowl, Pushkin Theatre Moscow, Sydney Festival)
A boldly staged Russian language production brings impressive clarity to a famously problematic play.
January 8, 2017
Sydney Festival invites you to take a trip up the Amazon
Richard Katz and British company Complicite take you deep into the jungle for an immersive, mind-bending Encounter.
January 8, 2017
Declan Donnellan takes Shakespeare’s measure
For the British director working in Russia, purity and insanity go hand in hand.
January 6, 2017
Tim Finn on bringing back his Ladies in Black
The much-loved singer-songwriter talks about the ups and downs of writing and rewriting for the stage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 5, 2017
Amy Lehpamer Gets Back Into Dusty
The versatile performer dons Dusty Springfield’s beehive and “white soul” voice for an Adelaide season of the musical. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 26, 2016
The Royal Ballet: Telling tales in Brisbane
Alessandra Ferri, Natalia Osipova and Steven McRae will be among the stars to dance in the exclusive QPAC season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 20, 2016
Slava Grigoryan breaks all previous classical chart records
The Australian classical guitarist has beaten André Rieu, Pavarotti and Star Wars to retain the ARIA Christmas top spot. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 19, 2016
Classical music aids men’s concentration, new study reveals
If you are male and want to focus your mind, listen to Mozart rather than rock music, UK research suggests. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 13, 2016
Australian dancer Joshua Price wins the 2016 Genée
The final of the international ballet competition was an exciting night for Australians, with five medals going to locals. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 12, 2016
Is Coppélia ballet’s first Frankenstein?
Beneath the sunny façade, David McAllister discovers a tale of broken dreams. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 5, 2016
José Carreras: The Third Tenor
It’s not over yet for the legendary singer, who is lapping up his final world tour, and excited at embarking on his first cruise.
December 5, 2016