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.
The report into Australia’s opera companies recommends increased funding and a cap on international singers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Bard may have had a little more help from his friends than previously thought, including his colleague and fiercest rival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Huge waves have damaged four sculptures and destroyed one at Sydney’s popular coastal exhibition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
OA’s chief will leave to take up appointment at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The AFC presents three festivals, a piano series, cocktail concerts and more as redevelopment work continues in 2107. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
A brilliantly performed, life-affirming musical that high-kicks you out of the theatre walking on air.
★★★★☆ The Wharf Revue offers a welcome dose of political satire and budgie-smuggling hilarity. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Australian actor has won warm praise for her “enigmatic” performance in David Hare’s new play The Red Barn. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The prestigious international ballet competition returns to Australia where our own Steven McRae won Gold in 2002. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
In Lee Hall’s play with songs, six Catholic schoolgirls sing like angels but swear, drink and shag like there’s no tomorrow. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
★★★★½ Extraordinarily powerful theatre that feels urgent and timely, yet timeless. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Acclaimed composer and musician Catherine (Cat) Hope is appointed Head of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The staging is ingenious but the play itself is disappointingly slight.
