Review: Così fan tutte (Opera Australia)
A beautiful production where gentle comedy makes way for profound sadness.
July 19, 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
Review: Witches (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
★★★☆☆ A concert that doesn’t defy gravity but has moments of magic. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 15, 2016
Peter Carroll on lacing the gaudy garters
The veteran actor talks about playing Malvolio and embracing the shock of the new. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 15, 2016
Simon Tedeschi faces up to the Archibald Prize again
The concert pianist is the subject of one of the entries in this year’s Archibald Prize. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 26, 2016
Gallipoli fever gives us plenty to smile about
Vizard and Grabowsky ask will the last 114 year-old digger please turn the lights out? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 6, 2015
Angela Gheorghiu: Vissi D’Arte
Celebrating 25 years on stage, Angela Gheorghiu comes to Australia trailing a reputation as long as a Diva’s train.
October 6, 2015
Review: The School for Wives (Bell Shakespeare)
An exceptionally smart, modern translation is daringly irreverent, yet respectful.
October 26, 2012
Dr Zhivago: the great Australian musical
Composer Lucy Simon eschewed the bright lights of Broadway to stage her new musical in Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 2, 2011