Review: The Dark Chorus (Lucy Guerin Inc, Melbourne Festival)
Guerin creates an intriguing world of shadows and light with a sinister beauty.
October 10, 2016
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 heads-up: catch David McAllister now at the Portrait Gallery
A photographic portrait of the Australian Ballet chief, inspired by Matisse’s Dance, was unveiled in Canberra today. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 10, 2016
Entertainment industry in severe mental distress
World first research exposes alarming findings regarding the mental health of Australian entertainment industry workers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 9, 2016
Jonathan Holloway’s first festival is off, and it’s selling fast
Meet the Melbourne Festival director who likes making a noise and a mess (as long as someone cleans it up afterwards). Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 8, 2016
Review: La Belle et La Bête (Melbourne Festival)
Glass’s opera for ensemble and film is hypnotic start to Festival’s opening weekend.
October 7, 2016
Homeground, this year, “is bigger and better than ever”
For Rhoda Roberts, SOH Head of Indigenous Programming, Homeground is an experience all Australians can share. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 7, 2016
Ice dancers on the brink and on the rink
The Canadian company brings a unique form of contemporary dance to this month’s Melbourne Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2016
Electronic duo wins the ARIA’s 2016 Best Classical Album
No-one disputes the quality of the album, but the inappropriate categorisation has struck a dud note within the classical industry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2016
SDC breaks new ground in 2017
A collaboration with an Asian choreographer, performances in primary schools and a US tour form part of next year’s season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2016
Bigger than ever World Ballet Day kicks off this afternoon
The Australian Ballet live-streams Facebook’s longest ever broadcast with 20 hours of behind-the-scenes footage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2016
Charles Edwards to don Henry Higgins’ tweeds
The leading British stage actor, whose credits include a stint on Downton Abbey, joins the cast of My Fair Lady. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2016
Sir Neville Marriner has died
Still conducting into his 90s, the indefatigable founder of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields has passed away. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2016
From war zones to slums, meet the orchestras without borders
An earthquake triggered a radical rethink in NZ, but for some orchestras, playing under duress has become a way of life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 2, 2016